Batavia Daily News

'The 35-year-old center certainly isn’t getting any younger and for a Buffalo team that is not exactly a Stanley Cup contender, making a move for a player in the late stages of his career was not something that many expected. However, Staal has taken things in stride and appears excited to get things going in the Queen City.' … [Read more...] about Good impression of city, relationship with GM Adams have Staal eager to join Sabres

'“We felt there were too many differences of opinion going into the future that we just thought that it would be best to make this change,” said Sabres’ owner and CEO Terry Pegula. “We had Kevyn in mind very recently only because we know him over nine years. He has handled very admirably any job we have given him. Loyal, communicative and we just feel its a better place to be … [Read more...] about Pegulas issue sweeping changes, fire Sabres’ GM Botterill after three seasons; Amerks coach also let go

'One factor that hasn’t played into the failures the team experienced this season, at least from several Sabres’ player’s point of view, is the leadership of Krueger.' … [Read more...] about Sabres players speak to the media; Eichel, Ristolainen, Skinner, among others tired of losing

'This is cruel and unusual punishment for a fan base which hasn’t seen their team make the playoffs in nearly a decade, but something about Buffalo ending that drought by way of an expanded playoff doesn’t seem right. Sort of in the same sense that the Bills ending their playoff drought on the back of Andy Dalton and the Bengals a few years back - to many it felt cheap.' … [Read more...] about Cruel and unusual

'Good for Eichel, Skinner and Allen, among others in our local community and beyond. Here’s to hoping more and more stars continue to step to the forefront and help quell this dreaded crisis.' … [Read more...] about Brasky: Examples set by star athletes are vital during times of crisis

'The Sabres haven’t gotten a goal from a forward in two games and Jack Eichel is the only forward to score in Buffalo’s past four games. During the 10-game stretch the Sabres have gone 1-7-2 and have been outscored 36-20.' … [Read more...] about Brasky: Sabres start against Bruins gives hope for what this team is capable of; Inability to capitalize draws cause for concern

'“When we’re on the perimeter we have to do a better job making plays and when we’re on the inside we have to do a better job of being tougher,” said Sabres winger Casey Mittlestadt to the Buffalo News’ Mike Harrington. “We’ve gone to tough areas pretty well. That second game (during our trip to Sweden) we get another bounce, it’s a completely different game.”' … [Read more...] about Buffalo enters matchup with Carolina in need of a turnaround; Once-hot Sabres have lost four in a row

'“It was great to see (the crowd) react they way they did,” concluded Eichel. “The amount of energy that was in the building tonight was tremendous and we felt it on the bench. It’s a special place to play and when we’re playing like that and the crowd is into it (it’s great).”' … [Read more...] about Eichel: Sabres intent on providing their fans with a winner

'This year Buffalo wasn’t as fortunate, as Buffalo went into the lotto with the fifth-best odds to earn the number one pick only to finish the selection process in seventh position for the upcoming 2019 NHL Draft.' … [Read more...] about Luck of the Devils

'“I really enjoyed working with Phil the last couple of years,” said Sabres GM Jason Botterill during a press conference on Sunday afternoon. “Phil is a great man (and) put in a tremendous amount of time and effort into helping this organization. I wish him and his family all the best moving forward. Today certainly wasn’t an easy day.”' … [Read more...] about Fired: Buffalo Sabres relieve head coach Phil Housley of duties

'"We're faced with adversity and we're not facing it the right way," Housley said. "We have to understand how hard it is to win and compete."' … [Read more...] about Sabres blown out by New Jersey 6-2 as slow start continues

'Before the end of the frame, the Sabres had a chance to score on a five-on-three advantaged but failed to do so. That miss came back to bite the Sabres as Danault scored a shorthanded goal as Eichel took a shot in the offensive zone which was blocked and Danault eventually corralled the puck, streaked down toward the Sabres end, and beat Robin Lehenr (38 saves) on a wrap … [Read more...] about Pominville scores twice as Sabres opener season with a shootout loss to Habs, 3-2

'Reinhart needs to be a top pick: Sam Reinhart is often compared to his best bud in Eichel because they’re both top picks. Specifically, they were both drafted second overall. Reinhart had 17 goals and 30 assists in 79 games. That's pretty good, but not good-to-great. For the position he was drafted in, the Sabres need him to consistently contribute more. He won't be Eichel, … [Read more...] about Sabres season preview: 5 things the Sabres must do to make the playoffs in 2017-18

'Following the workout, head coach Phil Housley and general manager Jason Botterill spoke to the media. The duo discussed the camp, recent offseason acquisitions of defenders Marco Scandella and Nathan Beaulieu and updates on Jack Eichel contract discussions.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 3v3 camp tourney action; Housley, Botterill interviews

'Buffalo made use of their time and resources by making additions to their big league roster as well as adding to the organizational depth in Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Recap: Flurry of moves for Sabres as free agency opens over weekend