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'Forward Sean Malone joined Nylander in being demoted to Buffalo’s American Hockey League affiliate in Rochester. The Sabres also placed forward Evan Rodrigues and defenseman Justin Falk on injured reserve.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Nylander to AHL to set season-opening roster

'“I never, ever imagined having a chance to put on the jersey again,” said the 34-year-old forward, who has spent the preseason playing alongside face-of-the-franchise third-year center Jack Eichel. “You want to do whatever you can to try to help the guys out to be able to live that. I mean, you can live it once, but to live it twice would be pretty special.”' … [Read more...] about Pominville eager to help Sabres bring back buzz in Buffalo

'Selected by Los Angeles in the seventh round of the 2009 draft, the 28-year-old Nolan was a member of the Kings’ 2012 and ’14 Stanley Cup-winning championship teams. Nolan has been used in mostly defensive roles in Los Angeles and has scored 20 goals and 22 assists for 42 points in 292 career NHL games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres claim ex-coach’s son Nolan after waived by LA Kings

'It’s all on how quickly Housley can instill structure, focus and accountability to a high-priced lineup that under-achieved last season and led to GM Tim Murray and coach Dan Bylsma being fired in April. Housley is a Hall of Famer, who opened his career in Buffalo, and credited for developing a talented and up-tempo group of Predators defensemen the past four seasons as an … [Read more...] about Sabres’ fresh start features motivated Jack Eichel

'“I’m really excited to get on the ice finally and do something meaningful,” he said. “We’re hopefully going to write a new chapter in the Buffalo Sabres organization.”' … [Read more...] about Housley back in Buffalo, eager for up-tempo stamp on Sabres

'“I have no problem playing the season out and just trying to earn whatever,” Eichel said Tuesday. “We know where we stand. We know where the Sabres stand. If it doesn’t happen, it doesn’t happen.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel focused on hockey, not contract talks

'“It was obviously a tough situation, a tough road,” Okposo said. “I’m just happy to be back and happy to be able to play again, and play at a high level.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Okposo eager to look forward now that he’s healthy

'He skated in a career-best 75 games last season after signing a one-year extension last September.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Zemgus Girgensons to 2-year deal

'In a text to The AP, Eichel’s agent Peter Fish wrote: “We are talking and I would say that we will be continuing to talk.”' … [Read more...] about AP source: Eichel, Sabres negotiating potential 8-year deal

'Komisarek also has ties to new Sabres general manager Jason Botterill. Though they were never teammates, both played college hockey at Michigan.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hire ex-NHLer Komisarek as player development coach

'Beaulieu is a puck-moving defenseman who is regarded to be a good fit under newly hired head coach Phil Housley.' … [Read more...] about Sabres avoid arbitration by signing Beaulieu to 2-year deal

'Bothered by injuries and concussion problems, Lehner had never before played more than 36 games in his NHL career. The Sabres took a chance on Lehner when they traded a first-round pick to the Ottawa Senators for him at the 2015 draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign goalie Robin Lehner to $4M, 1-year deal

'“I’ve worked with a lot of different people — concussion experts and people who have dealt with concussions themselves — and I feel confident in the fact that I can play hockey again,” Okposo said in the letter. “In fact, I know I can play again. I know I can play and not worry about hitting my head, which is a major hurdle for someone who’s dealt with this. If I didn’t feel … [Read more...] about Okposo says he’s healthy after concussion put him in ICU

'“Da Beauty League ” announced on its Twitter account that Okposo will make his debut on Wednesday night. The six-team league features a combination of mostly American-born professional and college players competing in four-on-four formatted games in Edina, Minnesota.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Okposo’s next rehab step: Summer league 4-on-4 game

'The Sabres also announced that assistant coach Tom Ward has been retained. Ward spent the past two seasons as an assistant under Dan Bylsma, who was fired in April.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ coach Phil Housley hires Chris Hajt as assistant