'“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
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Sabres land 3 centers, 2 picks by trading O’Reilly to Blues
'“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
Dahlin shows he’s no fluke during Sabres prospects camp
'“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
AP source: Blues goalie Hutton expected to sign with Sabres
'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
So long, Sid: Sheary eager to play with Eichel in Buffalo
'“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
Sabres acquire Sheary, Hunwick in trade with Penguins
'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
No. 1 pick Dahlin hits the ice upon arriving in Buffalo
'“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
Sabres won’t issue qualifying offer to defenseman Antipin
'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
GM: Sabres parting ways with starting goalie Robin Lehner
'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
Dahlin has potential to provide stagnant Sabres a spark
'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
Sabres acquire Boston U’s Hickey; send Fasching to Coyotes
'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
Sabres sign prospect goalie Luukkonen to 3-year contract
'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
Top NHL draft prospect Dahlin draws a big crowd in Buffalo
'“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
Sabres sign 2016 2nd-round pick Asplund to 3-year contract
'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
Buffalo buzzing over Bills draft picks, Sabres lottery win
'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