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'Five years, two GMs, four coaches and three last-place finishes later, the Sabres remain stagnant while in the midst of a franchise-worst seven-year playoff drought.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin has potential to provide stagnant Sabres a spark

'Hickey joins three former Boston University teammates on Buffalo’s roster, including star center Jack Eichel. Hickey was the Terriers’ captain in completing his senior season, and finished his career with 21 goals and 54 points in 147 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Boston U’s Hickey; send Fasching to Coyotes

'This past season, the 19-year-old had an 11-11-2 record and 0.909 save percentage playing professionally with Finland’s second-division LeKi Lempaala.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign prospect goalie Luukkonen to 3-year contract

'“If that happens, I would be so glad and proud,” Dahlin said, his eyes growing bigger at the mention of Sundin, who was selected No. 1 by the Quebec Nordiques in 1989.' … [Read more...] about Top NHL draft prospect Dahlin draws a big crowd in Buffalo

'Asplund joins what’s becoming a Swedish invasion on a Buffalo team that includes prospects Alex Nylander, Lawrence Pilut and Victor Olofsson.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign 2016 2nd-round pick Asplund to 3-year contract

'In a shot-and-a-beer town where the winters are interminably long, Buffalo sports fans ride things out on the notion of renewal always being just around the corner.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo buzzing over Bills draft picks, Sabres lottery win

'Overall, Nelson has three goals and nine assists in 55 career NHL games since signing with the Sabres in March 2016 following three seasons at Minnesota State. Nelson went undrafted out of college and was the WCHA’s defensive player of the year in 2015-16.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign defenseman Casey Nelson to 2-year contract

'The relationship in question first became apparent to a number of team employees in late December, when the Sabres were in New York City to play the Rangers at the NHL's Winter Classic, the people said.' … [Read more...] about Russ Brandon resigns as Bills, Sabres president

'“Hopefully this gets them that much more excited,” he added. “We’re bringing in a No. 1 overall talent to this group. And my guess it’s going to give our coaches a jump. And it’s certainly going to give our players a little jump.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres follow last place-finish by landing No. 1 draft pick

'Olofsson was selected by the Sabres in the seventh round of the 2014 draft. The forward has spent the past three seasons in the SHL, collecting 50 goals and 49 assists in 150 regular-season games. Overall, Olofsson had 60 goals and 117 points in 200 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Olofsson, who led Swedish league with 27 goals

'“I don’t want to hear how disappointed they are. I want to hear what’s going to change,” Botterill said. “It just can’t be about words. We have to have better results.”' … [Read more...] about Changing losing culture top offseason priority for Sabres GM

'Oglevie will complete the spring term at school, before his contract kicks in for the start of next season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Notre Dame forward Oglevie to 2-year contract

'“It’s crept into all of our games. Yeah, it’s disappointing. It’s sad,” O’Reilly said Monday, two days after Buffalo closed one of its worst seasons in franchise history. “I feel throughout the year I’ve lost the love of the game multiple times, and just need to get back to it because it’s eating myself up, and eats the other guys up, too.”' … [Read more...] about O’Reilly: Sabres adopted mindset of ‘being OK with losing’

'“The guys did a good job battling for me,” Wilcox said. “They knew it was my debut tonight. A lot of respect for them battling for me for two periods. I just wanted to give the guys a chance to get back in the game, and they did a good job of doing that.”' … [Read more...] about Panthers eliminated from playoffs despite win vs Sabres

'Casey Mittelstadt and Alexander Nylander each got his first NHL goal for the last-place Sabres. The Elias Sports Bureau says it was first time two Buffalo players got their first goals in the same game since May 3, 1995, when Curtis Brown and Wayne Primeau accomplished the feat.' … [Read more...] about Lightning take 2-point in Atlantic after 7-5 win over Sabres