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'If the league and PA move forward with this plan, the playoffs would shift to a conference format with the top 12 teams in each conference qualifying. The Sabres would be one of seven teams not participating and would be the first team shy of the cutoff in the East, nosed out of the final spot by Montreal on the basis of points percentage (.500 to .493). It would be their … [Read more...] about NHL player reps approve 24-team playoff, leaving Sabres out

'It's widely acknowledged that all games would be played with no fans in arenas and that teams would require a training camp of around three weeks to get ready. The games are likely to be played in "hub" cities, with multiple teams playing all their games in either two or four sites selected by the league.' … [Read more...] about NHL’s return-to-play plan focused on 24-team playoff, which would leave Sabres out

'The 34-page complaint says the agency acted made an "unlawful, arbitrary" decision to deny the team's petition for permanent residency on behalf of Gannon, who is from Great Britain and has worked for the team since 2015. The team based its petition by classifying Gannon "as an individual of extraordinary ability."' … [Read more...] about Sabres file suit on behalf of strength coach for immigration status

'At any rate, there is enough to be concerned about whether Mittelstadt will live up to his draft pedigree. This puts Buffalo in an interesting position this summer – one where they might have their last shot at dangling that draft pedigree for real value to upgrade elsewhere. The other option, of course, is to continue pressing his development through his second contract and … [Read more...] about Sabres could be faced with decision on Casey Mittelstadt. What the numbers say

'Thompson said he now weighs 225 pounds, an increase of 20 pounds since the end of last season, and he expressed hope that he can put on more weight once he's able to resume upper-body workouts. He gained approximately 15 pounds last summer through a 3,000 to 5,000 calorie-a-day diet and strength training.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Tage Thompson ‘feeling good’ while rehabbing from surgery

'Under the plan, customers who are retaining their seats for the 2020-21 season will not have to make a payment until July 22 if they agree to credit for their accounts from the six games. The team is allowing the credit to count as the first payment with no additional money needed. Initial payments for next season had been due May 22.' … [Read more...] about Sabres offering credit and perks to season-ticket holders for unplayed home games

'He has spent the last five years in the Swedish Hockey League, and had 17 goals and 11 assists in 44 games this season for Farjestads.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres close to signing Victor Olofsson’s brother

'The '74-75 team garnered 74.96% of your vote, far outpacing the 25.04% for 2006-07 in the championship matchup.' … [Read more...] about Fans make the right call: The ’74-75 Sabres are the No. 1 team in franchise history

'"I definitely would like to stay in hockey," Pominville told The News. "It’s what I’ve always done. My dad played hockey. He got me in pretty young and I obviously played for a while, too. It’s kind of what I’ve always done and I definitely would like to stay in that path, whether it’s while my kid is still playing or not. I would definitely consider anything. I’d definitely … [Read more...] about Former Sabres captain Jason Pominville hired as youth hockey coach in Quebec

'All games make their premiere at 8 p.m. on MSG and the MSG Go App. They are repeated at 10 p.m. and again the next day, and are also available the next day on NHL.com's Sabres Classic Games video channel.' … [Read more...] about MSG’s ‘Sabres Classics’ to hold Greatest Moments Week

'The power play was Krueger's area of expertise during his two seasons as an assistant in Edmonton from 2010-12. An offseason of film study should give him a better idea how teams are defending his top unit, and Botterill should add a few talented forwards to make Krueger's job easier.' … [Read more...] about Challenges facing Ralph Krueger entering his second calendar year as Sabres coach

'But the current economic landscape – and the real threat of a salary cap that is going to decrease next season – will hurt Ullmark’s bargaining power. Add that to the fact that the struggling Carter Hutton has only one year left on his deal, and a little security with a goaltender who has shown signs of promise in Buffalo might make sense for General Manager Jason Botterill.' … [Read more...] about Sabres faced with decision on Linus Ullmark. What do the numbers say?

'"The thing about the team we had in '74-75, as far as the forwards, we had pretty big guys," Smith said. "It seemed like when we played the tough teams, we played tough. When we played the offensive teams, we played offensive. But our problem was we’d get ahead and we didn’t finish the job a lot of the times. We’d let them hang around, but that’s a bunch of young kids finding … [Read more...] about Vote on the winner of our poll to determine the best team in Sabres history

'Miller announced on his Instagram account Monday night that he will be auctioning off items, including equipment worn in games during his 17-year career, through his charity, the Steadfast Foundation, to raise funds for three organizations: FeedMore WNY, the Buffalo Police Athletic League and Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres goalie Ryan Miller raising funds to assist food banks in Buffalo

'Robitaille was thrilled to have it back. He said he later spoke by phone with the memorabilia dealer and asked him to describe the man who’d sold it to him. “The description fit one of my (Vancouver) teammates to a T,” Robitaille said, “so I know who it was. I’m not going to tell you his name, but he was in my room in New York the night it disappeared, before we all went out … [Read more...] about Former Sabre Mike Robitaille grateful for return of lost championship ring