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'At this point, there aren’t enough people of color playing the game. That pool, so to speak, would have to be built almost from the ground up at this point. You do have more of these programs that are in the inner cities and, of course, if you have programs in the inner cities, then you’re going to need people in those cities to step up and help out. You can’t just have it be … [Read more...] about Q&A: Val James, NHL’s first U.S.-born Black player, on racism in hockey

'In filing the suit, the team had said Citizenship and Immigration Services made an "unlawful, arbitrary" decision to deny Gannon's application. The team said he was worthy of more consideration by the agency "as an individual of extraordinary ability."' … [Read more...] about Sabres drop lawsuit as strength coach’s bid to acquire green card is approved

'McFarlane has 22 years of finance and business administration experience. He will oversee the Buffalo Sabres' day-to-day business operations, along with the financial operations of PSE entities. He previously served as chief financial officer of Petri Baking Products, Inc. He oversaw the financing of three major facility expansions at Petri, and the Silver Creek-based company … [Read more...] about PSE makes a pair of additions to senior leadership team

'With coach Ralph Krueger likely having more say on how this roster is constructed, it’s difficult to envision a scenario in which the Sabres don’t make a strong push to retain Zemgus Girgensons and Johan Larsson. Does either player want to return, though? While both had an outstanding season under Krueger, they are pending unrestricted free agents and endured plenty of losing … [Read more...] about Sabres Mailbag: Looking ahead to Kevyn Adams’ first offseason as GM

'Neither Adams nor Krueger is tied to Mittelstadt, the first player selected by Botterill at the 2017 draft. Mittelstadt, 21, earned valuable experience in Rochester by playing 36 games with the Amerks this season. He totaled only nine goals with 16 assists while playing in every situation, but questions remain whether he is strong enough defensively to play center in the NHL. … [Read more...] about Which Sabres would be impacted if Ralph Krueger has influence over roster

'It was bitter for the players to accept they didn't get to go to South Korea in 2018. Big names such as Patrick Kane and Sidney Crosby were openly disappointed about the decision and wondered if they had their last chance ripped away from them. Now, provided there's an agreement with the International Olympic Committee on insurance and other matters, the players will be going. … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: In tough times, spirit of cooperation looms large in CBA deal

'This would provide new Buffalo Sabres General Manager Kevyn Adams with some clarity during his first offseason on the job. According to CapFriendly.com, Adams would have approximately $34.4 million in salary-cap space for 2020-21, although an overage created by performance bonuses will cut into that total.' … [Read more...] about What reported terms of new collective bargaining framework mean for Sabres

'The Sabres will pay out a combined $19.1 million to center Jack Eichel ($7.5 milion), winger Jeff Skinner ($7.5 million), winger Kyle Okposo ($3 million), defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen ($1 million), defenseman Rasmus Dahlin ($92,500) and defenseman Henri Jokiharju ($92,500).' … [Read more...] about Sabres expected to pay out $19.1 million in signing bonuses to players

'Murray drafted Jack Eichel and his wild trading spree to fast-forward a rebuild included the acquisitions of Evander Kane, Zach Bogosian, Ryan O'Reilly and Robin Lehner. He traded Ryan Miller, Tyler Myers, Brayden McNabb, Nikita Zadorov, Drew Stafford and Steve Ott. He burned through prospects and drafted haphazardly (Alex Nylander at No. 8?) because he said five-year rebuilds … [Read more...] about On his last day on the Sabres’ payroll, memories of GM Tim Murray

'"If I had luck, good fortune and success in my life, it always involved Buffalo," Dudley said earlier this month. "I've had an attachment to the Sabres and I'm not going to deny that. This area has been my home for a long time."' … [Read more...] about Ex-Sabres player, coach Rick Dudley leaving Carolina Hurricanes

'LaMattina previously worked for the Sabres as corporate controller (1997-2000), director of business and administration (2004-11) and vice president of finance and business operations (2011-14). He also served as treasurer for the Buffalo Sabres Foundation and his latest position included the oversight of financial management and operations.' … [Read more...] about Chuck LaMattina out as executive VP of finance at Pegula Sports and Entertainment

'"But at a certain point, yeah, there is that pressure to take that next step as a team and you want it as a player. So I can see that frustration. I've read the articles (about Eichel) and that's only natural and part of what we are as hockey players. We're in a team sport, we want to be playing and winning and it's our job to try to win."' … [Read more...] about After selection to Hall, Jarome Iginla says he understands Jack Eichel’s frustration

'Additionally, one of Perfetti’s assistant coaches with Saginaw, Jared Nightingale, is the brother of the Sabres’ newly-appointed assistant director of scouting, Jason Nightingale. NHL Central Scouting has Perfetti as this draft’s fifth-best North American skater and it’s possible he could be gone by the time the Sabres are on the clock.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ possible targets with the No. 8 pick in the NHL draft

'In a shocking turn of events, one of the eight teams that lose in the NHL's play-in round will own the No. 1 overall pick. Placeholders were used for those spots and a second lottery will be held following the play-in round, which is expected to end sometime in August.' … [Read more...] about Sabres will select eighth overall when the NHL draft is held in 2020

'This team needs help. Especially down the middle. See what's out there for a No. 2 center. You wonder if Brandon Montour can sweeten the pot. You don't know who might be willing to deal until you put up that "For Sale" sign.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ GM Kevyn Adams should take a different approach by trading No. 8 pick