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'During the recent interview, Dahlin also revealed he now weighs approximately 205 pounds – the Sabres had him listed at 193 pounds this season – and works out five days a week in Frolunda, the city in which he starred before he was drafted first overall in 2018.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin on watching playoffs: ‘You feel a bit like a loser’

'Ruotsalainen, a 22-year-old center, will remain with Ilves, a team in Finland’s top professional league, on a loan agreement, but he can join the Sabres when training camp is expected to begin in November. The Finnish Liiga season is expected to begin Oct. 1, while the NHL has a tentative start date of Dec. 1 and the AHL has set Dec. 4.' … [Read more...] about Sabres loan prospect Arttu Ruotsalainen to Finnish team during long offseason

'In general, even right now I think the strength of analytics is describing what happens around the puck, especially who did it, where did they do it on the ice, when did it happen in the game. Those are all the areas where analytics is excellent and we’re definitely going to try to leverage that within the organization.' … [Read more...] about How the Sabres use analytics: Q&A with Jason Nightingale, assistant director of scouting

'Though Murray was a dynamic scorer in juniors, he carved out a role as a power forward with the Amerks. He improved his play away from the puck and filled a top-six role at times. However, Murray projects as a checking-line player with upside offensively.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign forward Brett Murray to two-year, entry-level contract

'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