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'However, Eichel’s difficult season and recovery could impact the Sabres’ short- and long-term plans. It’s no secret the third-year captain isn’t pleased with having not experienced team success since he was drafted second overall in 2015, and his fondness for former coach Ralph Krueger has raised further questions about Eichel’s future in Buffalo. He’s played under three … [Read more...] about What’s next for the Sabres with Jack Eichel done for the season?

'“I think it’s a great opportunity for myself,” said Caggiula. “Obviously never want to be put on waivers or anything like that but … it’s obviously a big opportunity for me to come in and showcase what I’m able to do. Hopefully my style of play will suit the way the team wants to play and I can really fit in with the group here."' … [Read more...] about Waiver claim Drake Caggiula expresses excitement for ‘opportunity’ with Sabres

'Poloncarz responded that no state approval is necessary.' … [Read more...] about Cuomo: Erie County can’t demand Bills, Sabres fans be vaccinated to attend games

'“I thought I made a good move and that’s one I wish I could take back,” lamented Bjork.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Anders Bjork helps Sabres push back in shootout loss to Bruins

'The Sabres appeared overwhelmed by the Bruins’ pressure on the puck, as Boston’s checking-line players provided a heavy presence on the forecheck. This approach led to a possession advantage for the Bruins, who received goals from David Krejci and Craig Smith. Buffalo, though, tied the score with 8:07 remaining in regulation when Rasmus Dahlin's shot from the point went off a … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Ullmark leaves with injury in Sabres’ shootout loss

'Poloncarz announced the vaccination policy after expressing deep disappointment at the sudden drop-off in people making vaccine appointments.' … [Read more...] about Only vaccinated Bills, Sabres fans can attend games this fall

'“I think from the beginning, I always thought that Donnie should be part of this conversation, regardless of what happens exactly on the wins and losses of our team,” Adams said. “But yeah, this is an amazing opportunity for Donnie to implement how he sees things and what he would do and not just talking about it, but actually doing it. … Donnie Granato is a person that I … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Kevyn Adams: Don Granato ‘in the mix’ to be full-time head coach

'What is the plan? It better be more than soft perimeter players, which is what we see too much of now. Adams is stockpiling draft picks, which underwhelms me. He has 10 in hand for 2021 and that gives him quite a bit more flexibility than he had in October. He made just five picks in his first draft, the fewest the club has had since 1977.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: The education of Kevyn Adams won’t be a straight-line process

'Ullmark was thought to be among one of the top goalies potentially available via trade. A sixth-round draft pick of the Sabres in 2012, Ullmark has emerged as a possible franchise goaltender over the past two years, posting a .917 save percentage and 2.64 goals-against average while compiling a 9-6-3 record in 19 games this season.' … [Read more...] about New contract for goalie Linus Ullmark a ‘priority’ for Sabres GM Kevyn Adams

'Bjork was teammates with Sabres captain Jack Eichel when the two played under Buffalo interim coach Don Granato at the USA Hockey National Team Development Program. Bjork also represented the United States at the IIHF World Junior Championship in 2016, totaling three goals in seven games on a team that also included Auston Matthews, Matthew Tkachuk, Zach Wereneski, Brock … [Read more...] about Five things to know about newly acquired Sabres winger Anders Bjork

'One of the things about these trades, all of which are nuanced in their own way and carry varying levels of magnitude, is that they rarely paint the Sabres organization in a great light. With the various overhauls in the Sabres' front office, there have been wide-ranging perspectives about how to turn the ship around. One thing that’s been shared across most of these front … [Read more...] about Travis Yost’s Sabre Metrics: Not good trading trend – buy high and sell low

'“We’re just starting to realize how we need to play, and I think everybody’s getting on the same page in the new system that Donnie wants us to play,” veteran winger Kyle Okposo said. “It seems to be working for our group. … When we had to battle, we had to bear down, we did that.”' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres’ belief, confidence growing after tumultuous stretch

'There's some chemistry building on this club, players clearly enjoying the game again now that they're free from the shackles of Ralph Kreuger's defense-first plod up and down the ice. But new players or departures can disrupt that mix. The work will have to remain hard for things to keep going well.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres doing their jobs, now it’s time for GM Kevyn Adams to do his

'The Sabres, now 10-25-6, snapped a two-game losing streak and twice tied the score after falling behind on the road. Buffalo is 4-2-2 over its last eight games.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres’ third-period surge completes comeback win

'In Bjork, the Sabres are getting a 24-year-old former fifth-round pick who has played 138 regular-season games over four years in the NHL. He has totaled two goals with three assists and a minus-8 rating while averaging 12:18 of ice time in 30 games for the Bruins this season. He has been a healthy scratch in the last five games. Bjork also played under Sabres interim head … [Read more...] about Reports: Sabres acquire Anders Bjork, draft pick from Boston for Taylor Hall, Curtis Lazar