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'There won’t be any exhibition games, and the regular season will feature strictly intradivisional play, with the Sabres placed in the East Division with the Boston Bruins, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals. These teams will play each other eight times.' … [Read more...] about NHL formally announces plans to begin 56-game season on Jan. 13

'It was 45 years ago Monday night – Dec. 21, 1975 – when the Sabres did something to the second-year Washington Capitals in Memorial Auditorium that requires multiple verbs.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: A 14-goal night 45 years ago remains one of Sabres’ wackiest

'The main topic on both calls will be whether or not this agreement will be worth the paper it's printed on if Canadian health officials don't agree to health protocols for the season. The Toronto Blue Jays had to come to Buffalo and the Toronto Raptors are now in Tampa going through the NBA exhibition schedule because authorities would not authorize them or their opponents to … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: A big day ahead as Board, GMs review details on deal for season

'“I’m super excited, especially after being injured,” said Thompson. “The uncertainty of what they see in you and for them to do a three-year deal is a really nice feeling. Obviously, it means they think highly of me and that they want me around. I want to be around here a long time, longer than three years, so it’s a good feeling. I have to take advantage of the opportunity … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson ready to ‘take advantage of the opportunity’ with Sabres

'SportsBetting, meanwhile, has Hall with 33-1 odds for the Hart Trophy and Eichel at 45-1. Bovada, a leading online gambling site, has the most realistic odds with Eichel having the sixth-best odds to be named the league MVP at +1,500 and Hall ranked 16th (+2,500).' … [Read more...] about Taylor Hall somehow has better Hart Trophy odds than Jack Eichel

'“I think I’ve proven myself enough that I can play in this league and be a big player or be a top defenseman on a team, but everything that’s going on right now, the situation with life everyone is in, I’m just excited to get back and hopefully we can get back sooner than later,” said Montour during a recent interview with The Buffalo News. “They brought me in for a reason. I … [Read more...] about Brandon Montour on returning to Sabres: ‘They brought me in for a reason’

'Johnson, who was selected with a first-round pick acquired by the Sabres in the Ryan O’Reilly trade, is amid his sophomore season at the University of Minnesota. He has four assists in eight games with the Gophers (8-0) after totaling eight points in 37 games as a freshman. His father, Craig, played parts of 10 seasons in the NHL and is currently a development coach with the … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Ryan Johnson named to Team USA roster for world juniors

'But what happens to the cap? You can't just add three or four more players in most cases as they would push teams over the ceiling. Are guys going to be paid an AHL or NHL salary to be on the NHL taxi squad? And what happens to the Amerks if, say, Casey Mittelstadt is on the Sabres' taxi squad instead of playing in Rochester? It's complicated.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: So many questions to answer before the first faceoff in 2021

'This will be Cozens’ second consecutive year at the top Under-20 event after he helped Canada capture a gold medal last January by totaling two goals with seven assists in seven games. Cozens, who was drafted No. 7 overall, skated on a line with Quinn and Chicago Blackhawks forward Kirby Dach during Canada’s final scrimmage Thursday in Red Deer, Alberta.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dylan Cozens, Jack Quinn selected to Canada’s roster for world juniors

'A longtime coach in Sweden, Forsberg first joined an NHL scouting department in 2007 when he began a three-year stint with the Ottawa Senators. He then became MODO’s head coach and left the Sabres following Tim Murray’s firing as general manager. Forsberg also was sports director for SHL's Mora IK in 2018-19.' … [Read more...] about Sabres bring back Anders Forsberg as scout in Sweden

'“Being on the ice shooting on Henrik Lundqvist, trying to beat John Klingberg one-on-one or battling in the corner with Rasmus Dahlin, even though it’s not a full team practice, it helps you measure yourself as you want to take that next step,” Weissbach, a left wing, told The Buffalo News. “It gives you an idea of where you’re at and some of the things you have to work on. … [Read more...] about Linus Weissbach ‘not really’ focused on earning contract with Sabres

'Forbes ranked the Sabres as the 28th most valuable in the NHL with an estimated valuation of $385 million, down from $400 million in 2019, with an operating loss of $10.9 million – one of nine teams to encounter a double-digit loss in 2020.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lost $10.9 million, value dropped in 2020, according to Forbes

'Under the potential plan, the seven nonplayoff teams, including the Buffalo Sabres, would begin training camp Dec. 28, with the rest of the league starting organized on-ice workouts three days later. There will be no preseason games.' … [Read more...] about NHL, players reportedly clear financial hurdle, focus on mid-January start

'Eleven of the ECHL's 26 teams have opted out and Marek added that two others have yet to decide if they will participate.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ affiliate, the Cincinnati Cylcones, sitting out ECHL season

'The two went to a nearby turf field where Cozens pushed a weighted sled 150 yards. With a 400-pound tractor tire flipped on its side, Cozens and his friend Bryce Anderson would push each side like an offensive lineman facing a defensive lineman in a football drill to see who wins the strength battle.' … [Read more...] about How Dylan Cozens used the terrain around Whitehorse to prep for Sabres camp