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'"It was a full yard sale that day," the Utica Devils winger joked this week in Adirondack Bank Center when pondering his part of a notable moment of the Sabres' infamous tank season.' … [Read more...] about While facing Amerks in playoffs, Utica’s Brian Flynn bears no ill will to Sabres for tank season trade

'“It’s a really, really big thing for Finnish people,” Jokiharju, a defenseman for the Buffalo Sabres, said recently.' … [Read more...] about Hometown kid Henri Jokiharju among five Sabres at World Championship in Finland

'"Coming to Buffalo, it was a breath of fresh air," he added. "It felt more like home."' … [Read more...] about Peyton Krebs right at home with Sabres following life-changing trade

'Kisakov was one of four Russians drafted by the Sabres last July, ending the organization's five-year run of not picking any players from a country that's waged war on neighboring Ukraine. He was ranked by NHL Central Scouting as the No. 7 European skater in the 2021 draft and the Sabres selected him in the second round, 53rd overall.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Russian winger Aleksandr Kisakov to 3-year, entry-level contract

'Meehan released his shot from about 40 feet away. Flyers goalie Doug Favell could see it all the way, but somehow the puck got by him.' … [Read more...] about Erik Brady: 50 years later, Sabres legend Gerry Meehan and the shot heard around WNY

'Montreal won the lottery and will pick first overall when it hosts the draft at Bell Centre. The rest of the top five, in order, is New Jersey, Arizona, Seattle and Philadelphia.' … [Read more...] about Sabres stand pat at lottery, will pick 9th, 16th in first round of NHL draft

'If Vegas defies the odds and picks in the top 10, they will retain the pick and send their 2023 first-round selection to the Sabres, no matter the outcome of next season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres will learn at NHL Draft Lottery if they’ll own two early picks in first round

'The defense is full and it seems like Johnson is the one who probably should play out his eligibility. The Sabres might be best advised to trade his rights and get something for him now.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: College players studying their situations, not just giving Sabres cold shoulder

'“When I reflect back, that’s what I look at,” said Granato. “Like, the rewards these guys got is phenomenal for me. … Those are special for me, personally. … We felt like we just kept moving up and up and up. And I feel like, OK, the exciting thing for me is – we’ve gotten to this level – is the next level. Figuring it out and then targeting it and moving on it. The offseason … [Read more...] about Don Granato relishes Sabres’ feats in Year 1, but his mind is always on what’s next

'“If you're looking at individual growth and you're not mentioning Rasmus Dahlin, I think it's folly,” Okposo said. “He took some steps this year, some giant ones. Just the way he figured out how to play on both sides of the puck this year. I think his defensive game was what gave him so much confidence offensively."' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin emerged as leader, top defenseman in fourth season with Sabres

'"It's nice just knowing that you won't have all that stuff (next year)," Power said after the Sabres' season ended. "Training wise, it's not much different. You just still go in there every day and try and get better. So I feel like it's definitely a little bit more relaxing knowing kind of what's coming instead of just having all those thoughts and possibilities. It will be … [Read more...] about Owen Power’s crazy whirlwind of a season ended with a sparkling NHL debut

'Craig Anderson, Dustin Tokarski and Malcolm Subban are unrestricted free agents. Injuries have prevented Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen from seizing a full-time job in Buffalo. Devon Levi and Erik Portillo opted to return to college rather than signing with the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Takeaways: Sabres GM Kevyn Adams to look outside for a goalie this summer

'But now it's time to get real after the season-ending kumbayas. Never has there been more happiness around a 75-point, non-playoff season, but it's fair and important to say there's no satisfaction in it either. This was a classic bridge year, from the disgrace of the Ralph Krueger teams and the end of the Eichel-Reinhart era to a new feel.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: The Sabres’ culture is transformed, but GM Kevyn Adams has plenty more work to do

'The ratings for the Sabres picked up for the season’s final eight games as the play of Rasmus Dahlin, Tage Thompson, Jeff Skinner, Alex Tuch and other young players gave fans renewed hope that next year’s team will break the 11-year playoff drought. Six of the team’s last seven games averaged a 4.5 rating or higher.' … [Read more...] about Alan Pergament: Despite Jeanneret’s late-season assist, Sabres’ ratings down 10% from year ago

'"I was getting lots of chances the second half, they just weren't quite finding the back of the net for me," Cozens said Sunday in KeyBank Center. "As frustrating as it was, I tried to focus on the positive things. I think the second half I really kind of stepped up my defensive game and reliability. That's something as a young guy, I want to be reliable and trusted in the … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: The goals stopped coming but Dylan Cozens kept pushing and can be a breakout player