'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
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Russ Brandon resigns as Bills, Sabres president
'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
Sabres follow last place-finish by landing No. 1 draft pick
'“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
Sabres sign Olofsson, who led Swedish league with 27 goals
'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
Changing losing culture top offseason priority for Sabres GM
'“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
Sabres sign Notre Dame forward Oglevie to 2-year contract
'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
O’Reilly: Sabres adopted mindset of ‘being OK with losing’
'“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’
Panthers eliminated from playoffs despite win vs Sabres
'“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
Lightning take 2-point in Atlantic after 7-5 win over 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
Sabres clinch 31st following 4-2 loss to Senators
'Three years after bottoming out, the Buffalo Sabres found a way to achieve a new low.' … [Read more...] about Sabres clinch 31st following 4-2 loss to Senators
Nylander, Matthews lead Maple Leafs to 5-2 win over Sabres
'“I thought the first period was pretty good, then we tied it up with the power-play goal,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said. “Then we didn’t manage the puck very well, get caught on a line change and game gets out of reach. (The Leafs) have a terrific rush game and can finish.”' … [Read more...] about Nylander, Matthews lead Maple Leafs to 5-2 win over Sabres
Sabres’ Antipin out indefinitely with concussion after hit
'The Sabres say Antipin will be out indefinitely. He was to fly with the team later Sunday to Toronto, where the Sabres face the Maple Leafs on Monday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Antipin out indefinitely with concussion after hit
Reinhart scores 3 as Sabres stun NHL-leading Predators 7-4
'Despite a league-worst 60 points, the Sabres outshot Nashville from the start and chased goalie Pekka Rinne after he gave up six goals on 29 shots through two periods.' … [Read more...] about Reinhart scores 3 as Sabres stun NHL-leading Predators 7-4
Sabres D Antipin taken off ice on stretcher at Nashville
'“As far as I know, he’s doing well right now,” Housley said Saturday night after Buffalo’s 7-4 win over Nashville. “He went to the hospital, that’s all I know right now. I haven’t talked to our doctors or trainers.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres D Antipin taken off ice on stretcher at Nashville
Red Wings snap 11-game road skid with 6-3 win over Sabres
'The NHL’s last-place Sabres endured yet another familiar collapse at home, where they are now assured of finishing with the fewest wins in an 82-game season in franchise history. With an 11-24-5 home record, and one game at Buffalo left, the Sabres can’t match their previous low win total of 13 set in 2012-13.' … [Read more...] about Red Wings snap 11-game road skid with 6-3 win over Sabres