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'Schoepflin has extensive connections at the state level by having spent the past eight years working in the administration of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.' … [Read more...] about Bills, Sabres hire executive to oversee government relations

'The Sabres provided the update Monday, a day after Wilson was hurt in practice. Wilson played a dependable checking-line role and had six goals and 14 points in 49 games after the Sabres acquired him in a trade with Detroit in December.' … [Read more...] about Sabres forward Wilson to miss 8-10 weeks with broken ankle

'“He’ll have some growing pains, but he’s got a terrific shot,” Bowman told The Associated Press. “He’s got what they call a nose for the net. Bobby Orr did that.”' … [Read more...] about Dahlin ignores the buzz, saying he’s not made the Sabres yet

'“Everybody talks about change and change and change. You hear it 100 times. But until you do, you haven’t,” Okposo said. “You have to put the work in. You can’t just show up next year and say, ‘Oh, I think it’s going to be different,’ because that’s the definition of insanity: Doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result.”' … [Read more...] about Okposo: Players need to buy in for Sabres fortunes to change

'The Sabres can’t get much worse than the over-priced and under-achieving squad that won three straight games just once, and endured losing streaks of four or more games seven times last season. Things became so grim, O’Reilly in April revealed he lost his passion for playing at times, and a losing mentality crept into the locker room. O’Reilly was traded to St. Louis in one of … [Read more...] about All eyes are on Sabres rookie Rasmus Dahlin in Buffalo

'“I still wanted to be a part of the game and wanted to be a part of the organization,” he said. “I’m fortunate that I’m walking away from the game into something even better, and that’s being part of my kids growing up, coaching them and being there for them.”' … [Read more...] about Ex-Sabres captain Brian Gionta retires after 16 NHL seasons

'“Whether it was a one-year or an eight-year, it’s not changing my mentality,” Reinhart said. “I know the player I can be.”' … [Read more...] about Reinhart eagerly rejoins Sabres with new contract signed

'The delay in reaching a deal was partly a result of Reinhart’s inconsistent production during his three-plus NHL seasons since the Sabres selected him with the No. 2 pick in the 2014 draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Sam Reinhart to 2-year, $7.3 million contract

'The injury is a setback for the Sabres, who were counting on Sheary playing on one of the top two lines after acquiring the forward in a trade with Pittsburgh in June. Sheary is a two-time Stanley Cup winner and has 48 goals and 93 points in 184 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres list Sheary week to week with upper body injury

'“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