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'“Last year, we want to put that behind us at this point,” Eichel said. “There’s a lot of new people in here. I think there’s a new mindset. There’s a new standard and I think you’ll see different group of guys with the way we conduct ourselves, the way we handle ourselves.”' … [Read more...] about Offseason cleansing puts Sabres, Eichel in upbeat mood

'“I’ve had a few years to learn about things and see some things that occur, and the right way to do things and the wrong way to do things,” he added. “Every day, if you come in here and work and put your head down, you do the right things, you’re a good teammate, I think the results in the games will take care of themselves.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel focuses on keeping fiery emotions in check

'“Right now, our focus with Jeff is to make his transition into Buffalo as easy as possible for him,” Botterill said. “We’ll talk about things such as an extension or contract down the road.”' … [Read more...] about Skinner focused on Sabres, not contract after being traded

'He is entering the final year of a six-year contract that contained a no-trade clause and will pay him $6 million this season — which would have matched Jordan Staal and Justin Faulk as the highest salaries on the team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Jeff Skinner in trade with Hurricanes

'Smith will oversee the Sabres defensemen, a group expected to include Rasmus Dahlin, the first player selected in the draft last month.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hire Steve Smith to coaching staff

'The signing was announced by the team Monday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The maximum value of an entry-level contract for a No. 1 pick is $11.325 million over three years.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign top pick Rasmus Dahlin to entry-level deal

'“I feel like I’ve been living out of a suitcase, honestly,” he said. “I really do hope Buffalo’s it.”' … [Read more...] about Newly acquired Thompson eager to settle in with Sabres

'“We’ve always said, if we are going to make any movements on our team, we certainly will look at them because of where we finished in the standings,” Botterill said or a team that finished last for the third time in five years. “But it would have to make sense to make it, to improve our team.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres land 3 centers, 2 picks by trading O’Reilly to Blues

'“You can definitely see as a young man playing in the Swedish men’s league how that experience has really matured him,” Pegula said. “You can see the benefits of that as he’s handled the press, as he’s handled the combine, the world juniors and the draft. So he’s been exceptional in all those areas.”' … [Read more...] about Dahlin shows he’s no fluke during Sabres prospects camp

'The person tells The Associated Press that the two sides are close to having the framework of a deal in place after Hutton visited Buffalo this week. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Saturday because agreements cannot be announced until the signing period begins.' … [Read more...] about AP source: Blues goalie Hutton expected to sign with Sabres

'“I think a big part of my game is creating turnovers and getting chances for my linemates,” he added. “Hopefully, we can create some chemistry there. It’ll be awesome and maybe we’ll grow something with that.”' … [Read more...] about So long, Sid: Sheary eager to play with Eichel in Buffalo

'Sheary was the key to the deal for Botterill. He’s the former Penguins assistant GM who watched the undrafted player develop in making the jump from signing a minor-league tryout contract to winning two Stanley Cup titles playing alongside Pittsburgh captain Sidney Crosby.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Sheary, Hunwick in trade with Penguins

'“I don’t actually think that way,” Dahlin said of whether he feels the weight of expectations on his 6-foot-2, 181-pound frame. “I’ll bring everything I can to this team and, yeah, try to win hockey games. That’s what I think about.”' … [Read more...] about No. 1 pick Dahlin hits the ice upon arriving in Buffalo

'The decision means Antipin will become an unrestricted free agent on July 1. The 25-year-old Antipin was inconsistent in his lone season with Buffalo after opening his pro career playing in the Kontinental Hockey League.' … [Read more...] about Sabres won’t issue qualifying offer to defenseman Antipin

'Botterill calls it a “difficult decision” in saying the team has informed Lehner he’s not coming back. He spoke to reporters Friday in Dallas, hours before the Sabres open the NHL draft with the No. 1 pick.' … [Read more...] about GM: Sabres parting ways with starting goalie Robin Lehner