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'Botterill’s dismissal represents a major reversal after Kim Pegula backed the GM in May, telling The Associated Press: “He’s our GM. Our plan is to continue with him.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres fire GM Botterill in series of cost-cutting moves

'The 20-year-old had five goals and 35 assists in 113 career games with Ilves Tampere. Laaksonen also played on Finland’s gold medal-winning junior national team in 2019.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Oskari Laaksonen to 3-year entry-level contract

'“But that’s what I’m trying to do now, trying to really remold and reshape the organization into what Terry and I envision,” she added, referring to her husband. “One thing I’ve been preaching is sustainability, about how to ensure that we are here in this Buffalo area for a long time.”' … [Read more...] about Pegula focused on efficiency; staying on as Sabres President

'The Sabres can’t block the signing, because their season officially ended two weeks ago when the NHL approved going ahead with a 24-team expanded playoff format, which eliminated Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Pilut skips on Sabres by signing 2-year contract in Russia

'The Sabres are off indefinitely after being one of seven teams to not qualify for the NHL’s proposed 24-team return-to-play format. The start of next season is expected to be pushed back, and may not open until January because of the coronavirus pandemic.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Okposo has surgery to repair right knee injury

'Though Eichel made great strides playing to his potential in leading the Sabres both on and off the ice this season, he was let down by a floundering franchise which extended the NHL’s longest active playoff drought to a ninth consecutive year.' … [Read more...] about Eichel lets loose: Sabres captain `fed up’ with losing

'“When we talk about development, it also equates to trying to find a winning environment here,” he added. “We want our young players to step in and put them in positions where they can succeed, where they can help out our core players right away.”' … [Read more...] about Criticism doesn’t alter Sabres GM’s plan to build with youth

'“He’s our GM. Our plan is to continue with him,” Pegula said in a Zoom interview.' … [Read more...] about Kim Pegula to AP: Botterill returning as Sabres’ GM

'Gannon was hired by the Sabres in 2015 while the team was beefing up its player development staff. He previously spent 10 years as the lead strength and conditioning coach of a professional rugby club, the Leicester Tigers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sue US over denial of strength coach’s green card

'PSE also said more than 36 employees, including management, hockey staff and broadcasters, will have their salaries reduced temporarily.' … [Read more...] about The Latest: Sabres Owners Furlough Workers To Cut Costs

'Eichel says he is thankful to the medical professionals “on the front lines taking care of our community.” Eichel’s mother is a nurse at Boston Medical Center, though she recently took time off to care for her husband, who is recovering from shoulder replacement surgery.' … [Read more...] about Sabres star Jack Eichel donates 5,000 medical masks

'Mattias Samuelsson served as an alternate captain last season and was an honorable mention for the National Collegiate Hockey Conference defenseman of the year honors. Samuelsson had two goals and 14 points in 30 games last year, and overall has seven goals and 26 points in 65 career college games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to sign prospect defenseman Mattias Samuelsson

'Krueger believes there is still much to be gained for the Sabres to continue playing, but adds he’ll abide by whatever decision the NHL reaches on whether to resume the regular season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres head coach Ralph Krueger still hanging on to NHL season resuming

'From Ohio, the 24-year-old DiPietro caught the Sabres’ attention when he was invited to the team’s annual development camp in June.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to sign Western Michigan forward DiPietro

'Biro is familiar to Buffalo after taking part in the Sabres development camp in 2018. He was also part of a Penn State program that was re-established in 2013-14 through a $100 million donation made by alum and Sabres owner Terry Pegula.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to 2-year deal with Penn State captain Biro