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'The 21-year-old defenseman arrived in Buffalo on Wednesday, hours after his agents and the Sabres agreed to terms on the contract, but he had to go through the NHL’s Covid-19 testing protocols Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Rasmus Dahlin arrives in Buffalo, set to practice Friday

'According to CapFriendly.com, the Sabres have $16.07 million in cap space with Jack Eichel’s $10 million hit still on the books, and Dahlin is one of only six players under contract with the team beyond 2022-23.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Rasmus Dahlin agree to terms on 3-year, $18 million contract

'This will be more annoying for the players than anything. The Eichel questions are inevitable, but those may only last the first few days of camp. After all, what can these guys say? Eichel isn’t going to be on this team and athletes tend to have a mutual understanding that business decisions must be made. You won't see anyone criticize Eichel’s decision or how the team … [Read more...] about Sabres roundtable: Who takes on a prominent leadership role and other burning questions as camp starts

'It will be the first training camp for Don Granato as Buffalo's head coach, with Granato and general manager Kevyn Adams slated to have their first media briefings of the season on Thursday morning. But the on-ice work threatens to be overshadowed immediately by whatever is taking place with captain Jack Eichel and defenseman Rasmus Dahlin.' … [Read more...] about As Sabres report to camp, no clarity evident on Jack Eichel or Rasmus Dahlin

'Anders Bjork: Acquired from Boston in the Taylor Hall trade, Bjork likely will start the season in a top-six role and his familiarity with Granato, combined with a skill set that complements the coach’s system, could lead to a breakout season.' … [Read more...] about A breakdown of the 58 Sabres on Don Granato’s first training camp roster

'“It’s obviously not a good response to be angry or mad at yourself,” recalled Johnson, a 20-year-old left-shot defenseman drafted in the first round, 31st overall, by the Buffalo Sabres in 2019. “I think the right response is to see how you can learn from it, how you can grow. And it's kind of a wakeup call to start working again.”' … [Read more...] about Tapping into offensive talent may have Sabres prospect Ryan Johnson on cusp of pro career

'With fans and media gawking at Peterka’s elite skating stride and Quinn’s switch to center, it was Murray who was the standout of the Buffalo Sabres’ two Prospects Challenge games. He scored a goal in both exhibitions, capped by his power-play redirect in the first period of a 5-2 loss to the Boston Bruins on Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres observations: Brett Murray emerging as an effective power forward

'The Sabres don't want Pekar to tone down his game. They need him to refine it, to become a mature pro. They need a lot more players who are tough to play against.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: The pest-to-pro transition continues for Sabres prospect Matej Pekar

'Later in the fall, the same rules will apply at KeyBank Center, home of the Sabres and, as with Highmark Stadium, not just for hockey or football games. The rule applies to all events in those facilities. And, on Friday, Shea’s Performing Arts Center adopted a similar rule for all its theaters.' … [Read more...] about The Editorial Board: Vaccination requirements at football stadium, hockey arena serve the public

'All eyes were on the Sabres' net as Luukkonen, their top goaltending prospect, looked crisp in his first action since his 2021 season ended prematurely with a high ankle sprain May 1 in Boston.' … [Read more...] about Sabres observations: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Brett Murray spark shutout of Devils

'Under the new requirements, anyone planning to attend Buffalo Bills games at Highmark Stadium must have at least one vaccine dose to attend the team's next home game Sept. 26. For those entering KeyBank Center, the mandate will apply starting Sept. 25 for those going to the Eric Church concert.' … [Read more...] about How the Bills and Sabres vaccine mandate came to be and the question of fairness

'Amerks coach Seth Appert told reporters Wednesday this is only an audition to see how Quinn transitions to playing down the middle. It’s possible, though, that the organization’s depth chart, including few high-upside options at center, could make this a long-term change if Quinn is successful.' … [Read more...] about Sabres using Prospects Challenge to see if Jack Quinn can help at center

'The league announced Thursday that the Sabres and Toronto Maple Leafs will meet in Hamilton, Ont., at Tim Hortons Field, home of the Canadian Football League’s Hamilton Tiger-Cats, for the Heritage Classic on March 13. Puck drop is scheduled for 3 p.m., and since this was supposed to be a home game for Buffalo, the club’s season ticket holders, including those with partial … [Read more...] about Sabres to face Maple Leafs at Heritage Classic, outdoors in Hamilton, Ont.

'“I was like, so curious about it, so excited the whole last year,” beamed Peterka. “Then first I had visa problems getting here, so that was another problem. But I’m finally here, and I like it.”' … [Read more...] about No longer a stranger to Buffalo, J-J Peterka joins Sabres for Prospects Challenge

'• It will be fun to watch actual hockey games this weekend, but this is the worst Prospects Challenge roster I've ever seen. There are more free agents on it than actual prospects because NCAA guys such as Owen Power, Ryan Johnson and Devon Levi and many overseas players aren't here. My point-of-emphasis guy this weekend will be J-J Peterka, because this is the first time … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Thoughts from Sabreland as the prospects get in their first workout