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'Hawerchuk Strong, a new nonprofit initiative, is selling T-shirts, hats and collectible coins emblazoned with his playing number, 10, to raise money for charities close to his family, hospitals and front-line health care workers. Merchandise can be purchased at hawerchukstrong.com.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabre Dale Hawerchuk’s family raising money as he battles cancer

'“It was really, as I explained to (Taylor), philosophically in Rochester where we are looking to go and how we want to make sure (we’re having success) from a developmental perspective,” Adams said. “I want Ralph (Krueger) to be very involved in the coaching search and how that works together with Rochester and Buffalo. Ultimately, it’s about developing prospects to become … [Read more...] about How Sabres GM Kevyn Adams could impact player development in Rochester

'“We wanted to be different, but most importantly, all these leagues were already doing it,” said Schranz, who worked in hockey operations for the Sabres from 2002-14. “The NHL was lagging so far behind and Darcy said we need to do something nobody else is doing so we’re ahead of the curve.”' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres’ video amateur scouting model under Darcy Regier

'Off the ice, Eichel collaborated with Bauer, a hockey equipment company, in April to donate 5,000 protective face shields to front-line health care workers treating coronavirus patients in western New York hospitals. He also donated bouquets of flowers to nurses at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in May. Eichel donates a KeyBank Center suite at every Sabres home game … [Read more...] about Sabres nominate Jack Eichel for NHL’s King Clancy Memorial Trophy

'Twenty-four teams – the top 12 from both conferences – were selected to participate in the return-to-play format. Eastern Conference teams will compete in Toronto, while Western Conference games will be held at Edmonton’s Rogers Place. Bettman explained during a conference call Friday that the latter’s facilities made it the NHL’s choice to host the Stanley Cup Final, which is … [Read more...] about NHL teams reach hub cities as return-to-play format set to begin

'Shack's career included parts of the first two seasons of the Buffalo Sabres' existence. In 111 games for Buffalo after he was acquired by coach/general manager Punch Imlach from the Los Angeles Kings for forward Dick Duff and defenseman Mike McMahon Jr., he had 26 goals and 31 assists. His 25 goals in 1970-71 were second on the team to rookie center Gilbert Perreault's 38.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres winger Eddie Shack, 4-time Cup champion with Maple Leafs, dies at 83

'“Buffalo was just right for Eddie,” Reid said. “The city’s not overly big. The Aud was a kind of intimate arena. The acoustics in there were fantastic. I’m sure you could hear Eddie from one end of the rink to the other. He was always funny. The people in Buffalo, they loved Eddie. And he loved them back.”' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres showman Eddie Shack loved Buffalo, and Buffalo loved him back

'PSE presented the Blue Jays with a plan in which the locker rooms in Harborcenter would be converted into clubhouses and batting cages, and pitchers’ mounds would be installed on the facility’s Rink 2. The Blue Jays would also have access to meeting rooms and IMPACT Sports Performance’s 5,000-square foot training facility on the sixth floor.' … [Read more...] about How the Sabres, developer Douglas Jemal worked to accommodate Blue Jays

'“I think it’s always a challenge,” said Eichel when asked about social media during ‘Captains Circle.’ “I think for every positive thing you read on social media you probably read four or five negative things. So I’ve actually been off social media for about a month and a half now. Just made the decision. I didn’t think there was a lot of good out of reading peoples’ minds … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Jack Eichel ‘pretty happy’ after leaving social media

'The first two were easy choices. The third one was not so obvious, as Kubalik was picked over Olofsson and other strong candidates Columbus goaltender Elvis Merzlikins, New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox and Pittsburgh blueliner John Merlino.' … [Read more...] about Calder Trophy finalists: Injury cost Sabres’ Victor Olofsson his chance

'Frolik played for Hartley in 2015-16 in Calgary. It was Frolik's first of five seasons for the Flames and the last of four seasons there for Hartley, who won a Stanley Cup in Colorado in 2001.' … [Read more...] about Report: Michael Frolik has offer to play in KHL for former Calgary coach

'"It would have been a tougher pill to swallow for me if I just didn't have my daughter. I've been able to focus on family and being a dad for a little while. But what happened to our team has sunk in and it definitely stinks at how long we have to wait to get back on the ice."' … [Read more...] about Sabres player rep Jake McCabe on new GM, new CBA and fatherhood

'The first episode premieres Sunday at 7 p.m. on the Bills' YouTube channel and Facebook page, as well as the Sabres' YouTube channel and Facebook page.' … [Read more...] about Josh Allen, Jack Eichel to be featured on ‘Captains Circle’ social media program

'“Kevyn has always figured out a way to adapt,” Oates said. “He figured out a way to adapt to our business. He figured out a way to adapt to the Pegulas’ businesses. … He’s coming into something that’s new. Everything is challenging, but he’s always found a way. That’s what he’s going to need and that’s one of the reasons he’s been successful, whether that’s in a role in hockey … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams’ rise from fired assistant coach to Sabres general manager

'Tentatively, the entry draft, in which the Sabres will hold the first round’s eighth pick, will be held Oct. 6, free agency will open Oct. 9, or seven days following the end of the Stanley Cup Final, training camps will begin Nov. 17 and the first puck drop of the 2020-21 season will occur Dec. 1. … [Read more...] about CBA will reportedly have Sabres begin season in December