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'Sabres captain Jack Eichel will travel to Buffalo for his pre-training camp physical this week amid questions of whether he’ll be cleared to play, and his future with the team in limbo, a person with direct knowledge of the player’s plans told The Associated Press on Saturday.' … [Read more...] about AP Source: Eichel to report for Sabres’ pre-camp physical

'Buffalo becomes the first U.S.-based team to compete in what will be the sixth Heritage Classic, which is part of the NHL’s outdoor series of games and traditionally set in Canada featuring matchups of Canadian teams. In choosing Hamilton, Ontario, as a host, the NHL selected a site that is essentially the mid-point of the 100-mile drive separating the Atlantic Division … [Read more...] about Sabres-Leafs take their rivalry outdoors in Heritage Classic

'Minus Eichel, Mittelstadt would be counted upon to take over as Buffalo’s second-line center, behind Dylan Cozens, who is coming off a promising rookie season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Mittelstadt, Jokiharju to 3-year contracts

'Eichel has chosen to go with Creative Artists Agency’s Pat Brisson, who represents numerous high-profile NHL players, including Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby, Toronto’s John Tavares and Colorado’s Nathan MacKinnon.' … [Read more...] about AP sources: Eichel switching agents amid dispute with Sabres

'The 18-year-old from Mississauga, Ontario, cited numerous reasons for playing one more season at Ann Arbor, including wanting more time to develop and having the opportunity to enjoy a normal college year on campus minus COVID-19 restrictions. Power was also motivated by the chance to compete for a Frozen Four title after Michigan’s season ended abruptly when the No. 2-seeded … [Read more...] about AP source: NHL top draft pick, Power, returning to Michigan

'The feud between the Sabres and Eichel continues to escalate since the captain revealed in May what he called “a disconnect” with the team over how to treat the injury. He said the disagreement was leading him to question his future with the team.' … [Read more...] about Eichel’s rift with Sabres deepens in contradicting GM Adams

'Christie holds the ECHL record with 667 wins as coach over 18 seasons. He played under Granato with Peoria in 1999-2000 when the Riverman won the ECHL Kelly Cup championship, and then succeeded Granato as the team’s coach. Christie was Granato’s assistant with AHL Chicago from 2008-10.' … [Read more...] about Don Granato fills out his first Sabres coaching staff

'Eichel represents a cautionary tale for franchises seeking a shortcut to a restart. Eichel was essentially Buffalo’s consolation prize, with then-GM Tim Murray hoping the Sabres would land McDavid before losing the draft lottery to Edmonton.' … [Read more...] about Analysis: Sabres back at Square 1 in seeking to trade Eichel

'Sabres GM Kevyn Adams said the yearlong focus on Michigan’s prospects was justified. “When you have that much talent on one team, there’s going to be a lot of eyes on them. And certainly the draft eligible players that was the case,” Adams said, in noting how the teammates fed off each other. “When you’re in practice every single day going with and against elite players, that … [Read more...] about M Go Big: Led by Power, Michigan goes 1-2 in NHL draft

'Reinhart is a restricted free agent and has grown increasingly unhappy with being offered short-term deals during his his seven seasons in Buffalo while not interested in watching the team start over yet again. He’s coming off a season in which he led the team with a career-high matching 25 goals in just 54 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Ristolainen to Flyers; Reinhart could be next

'“This is a tough league. So I think the one mistake we don’t want to make is putting someone in position that they’re just treading water,” Adams said. “We want them to be ready to play.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres to open NHL draft featuring Michigan, mystery, Kraken

'Skinner’s agent, Don Meehan, confirmed his client’s decision in an email to The Associated Press on Wednesday. The Athletic first reported the player’s decision.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Skinner drops no-movement clause for expansion draft

'In a text sent to The Associated Press on Thursday, Eichel’s agent Peter Fish did not go into detail in writing: “We are communicating with the team and are heading toward a resolution.”' … [Read more...] about Agent to AP: Eichel, Sabres nearing resolution on surgery

'His ability to relate to a young Sabres core, vast experience in developing players and the patience he displayed during a tumultuous season made him the ideal candidate for the daunting task of turning around one of the NHL’s worst teams.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hire Don Granato as coach to turn around franchise

'For Perreault, Robert’s most memorable overtime goal was his first coming in a 3-2 win at Montreal during a 1973 first-round playoff series. It cut the Canadiens lead to 3-2. Though the Sabres were eliminated the following game, the goal was significant because it came at Montreal’s Forum, which was considered a shrine to those growing up in Quebec.' … [Read more...] about Perreault mourns loss of Sabres linemate, friend Rene Robert