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'He scored a career-best 20 goals, so expect McLeod, 25, to pick up more offensive responsibility as he enters his prime. He’s six years into his pro career, and is a two-way center who can play at all three forward positions and in all situations.' … [Read more...] about Thoughts on goal: Sabres set expectation for Ryan McLeod, while NHL free agency fizzles

'The NHL’s deadline for teams to elect for salary arbitration with players was 5 p.m. Sunday, 24 hours after players could file for arbitration. The NHL Players' Association announced Saturday that defenseman Conor Timmins filed for arbitration, a move that means Timmins has essentially filed paperwork to ensure he receives a raise over the Sabres’ original qualifying offer.' … [Read more...] about Sabres elect for salary arbitration with Bowen Byram

'“We want toughness,” he said over and over Wednesday, as if each reporter were pressing a button for his scripted, emotionless prompt. Moments later, he’d repeat: “Toughness. That’s what we look for.”' … [Read more...] about The burden of development: Laberge and others battle growing pains at Sabres camp

'“I just learned about it, going on,” Rheaume-Mullen said of how he learned about his mother’s role in hockey history. “She was always taking me to tournaments when I was younger, and she was coaching girls and going to speaking engagements. I picked up on it as I got older, and it’s great for me. She can use experiences throughout her career and setbacks and wins for her that … [Read more...] about Dakoda Rheaume-Mullen pursues a pro hockey career – like his trailblazing mom, Manon Rheaume

'Whenever the Sabres’ home opener is, my sense is Adams won’t line up on the bench to get introduced with the coaching staff . Remember how he got booed vociferously before last season’s opener against Los Angeles? Adams sure read the room at the close of development camp Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: In wake of big deal, new Vegas star Mitch Marner will get roasted in Toronto return

'Geary has often been described as lacking control by developmental coaches, including Rochester Americans coach Michael Leone, who is leading Sabres development camp this week. McCarthy, who typically likes to take a more offensive edge, is still shifting into a backseat position to BU star defender Cole Hutson this year.' … [Read more...] about Patrick Geary and Gavin McCarthy return for Sabres dev camp, a mix of college orientation and homecoming

'It’s a refreshing perspective, especially from someone who should be celebrating high school graduation, or doing whatever things high school seniors do. Instead, the teenager from Minnetonka, Minnesota, spent this week at the Buffalo Sabres’ development camp, exuding maturity.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Ashton Schultz is just 18, already a star in Minnesota. Here’s why he’s in no rush

'“Any tips, throughout the camp, on what I need to do,” said Geary, a St. Francis High School product from Hamburg. “I think the big thing with the (Sabres) is growing into my body, getting stronger, getting faster. It’s easy to say, but definitely hard to do. It’s taking the time to work on the body and grow my game, each and every day, a little bit.”' … [Read more...] about ‘I just want to make a good impression here’: What the Sabres prospects gain from development camp

'But while the Sabres need to win now, and that’s certainly the reason free agency was paramount, the team’s future was barreling across the LECOM Harborcenter ice throughout the week. At Sabres development camp, 25 prospects, nine of whom were drafted only a week ago, went through a four-day summer camp of sorts, learning the ways of an NHL player. Along the way, they … [Read more...] about Sabres development camp ends with a bang, scrimmage shows hopeful future

'According to sources, some members of Sabres management believe the television coverage has been too critical.' … [Read more...] about Alan Pergament: Sabres make TV production lineup change that won’t help declining ratings

'Adams didn’t specify where the deficiencies still rest. Instead, he operated on the premise that if there’s an area where the Sabres can still improve, they will do it.' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Kevyn Adams on Bowen Byram: ‘Nothing’s changed’

'The Sabres don’t need and don’t want draft-pick compensation, and that’s why they will match. Meanwhile, not many teams can have designs on a long-term offer sheet due to cap considerations.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: In Bowen Byram drama, it’s suddenly clear where the Sabres stand

'The first day the NHL’s free agency period opened at noon Tuesday, and by 5 p.m., the Sabres still hadn’t officially pulled off a major transaction.' … [Read more...] about Sabres start quiet, then start signings in first hours of NHL free agency

'Said TSN analyst and former NHL GM Craig Button during the network’s show Tuesday: “Buffalo is the opposite of Florida. People want to stay in Florida because they win. People want to leave Buffalo because they don’t think they can win.”' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Re-signing Ryan McLeod is good – but clarity has to come on Bowen Byram

'There was a skeleton crew of forwards – only eight, as compared to 11 defensemen on the ice. There were almost as many goalies as there were forwards: Five, including this year’s draftees, Samuel Meloche and Yevgeni Prokhorov.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospects kick off development camp, after an eventful NHL draft weekend