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'The Sabres have the option to trade Zucker and Greenway if contract talks don’t lead to a deal, then re-engage in negotiations when they become free agents July 1. Even if Byram, McLeod and Peterka are re-signed, their cap hits should cost less than $20 million. There would still be enough money to sign Zucker and Greenway. AFP Analytics projects Zucker to a receive a two-year … [Read more...] about How the NHL’s record salary-cap increase could help the Sabres now and into the future

'The immediate notion for a Sabres package for Pettersson has to include Dylan Cozens because Vancouver would need a center in return. Cozens loves Buffalo, but the one place he would undoubtedly jump at in a trade would be Vancouver. His family is from Whitehorse in the Yukon and would obviously be much closer (they were at recent Sabres games in Seattle and Vancouver).' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: What does Vancouver’s trade of J.T. Miller mean for Sabres’ bid for Elias Pettersson?

'Then it ended. When the pandemic hit in 2020, hockey – and Allen’s time as an anthem singer – went on pause. Then in September 2021, when the sport was fully reopening and Covid-19 vaccinations were required for spectators and game day employees, Allen stepped back. In an open letter to Sabres fans, he wrote, “I am not anti-vaccine. There are many people at risk who should get … [Read more...] about A nostalgic night: Anthem singer Doug Allen returns to Sabres for one night

'So it was important to see them Sabres get tougher, especially mentally, and pull out a 4-3 win over Nashville. It was a game they quickly led, 2-0, in the first nine minutes, gave up the next three goals and finally pulled out on red-hot Jiri Kulich's second goal of the night with 2:04 left.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: On Rob Ray’s night, it was good to see Sabres’ hard work produce a win

'Ostlund has the skill and intelligence to produce more than the three goals and eight points that he totaled through 20 games entering a matchup with the Syracuse Crunch on Friday night. His performance in NHL preseason games proved that he’s a dynamic playmaker with the puck, even when he was on the ice against some of the best players in the world.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Noah Ostlund embracing coaches’ directive to start cheating for offense

'Buffalo is all the better for the many years he spent working here in various broadcast capacities for the Bills, Bisons, Sabres and more. He left town in 1998 to be the original voice of the expansion Predators – and, at age 74, he's still at it.' … [Read more...] about Erik Brady: Pete Weber is the toast of the town in Nashville – and remains so in Buffalo

'But Ray’s legacy in Western New York also was shaped off the ice, and his contributions since the end of his playing career in 2003 have made a profound impact in a community that became his home.' … [Read more...] about Rob Ray’s legacy isn’t limited to hockey. This is the story of the Sabres icon’s impact in Buffalo

'Far past numbers, there are a litany of reasons Ray is being inducted into the Sabres Hall of Fame prior to Friday night’s game against Nashville (doors open at 5 p.m., ceremony begins at 6:05). He’s made a 37-year commitment to the organization as a player, broadcaster, alumni director and community icon. But in the uniform, No. 32 was always there for his teammates and was a … [Read more...] about As a player, Rob Ray fed into Sabres fans’ thirst for entertainment during a rollicking NHL era

'Thompson has been a bright spot in a disappointing season for the Sabres. He has 25 goals and 44 points in 45 games. Only 11 NHL players have more goals than Thompson’s 101 since the start of the 2022-23 season. During that span, he has more than Nikita Kucherov, Artemi Panarin and Alex Ovechkin, among others. Thompson is an elite goal scorer, an invaluable asset for any NHL … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson didn’t have Sabres’ only hat trick, but here’s why his was meaningful

'Nicolas Aube-Kubel, 28, was the odd-man out. The winger was placed on waivers and cleared Tuesday, allowing the Sabres to assign the Stanley Cup champion to the Rochester Americans. His spot in Buffalo was awarded to center Tyson Kozak, a 2021 seventh-round draft pick who has been impressive in his nine NHL games this season. Kozak likely will remain with the Sabres until … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Nicolas Aube-Kubel joins Amerks as Tyson Kozak returns to Buffalo

'As for the Sabres? Well, the Red Sox and Capitals and Cubs and Blues all finally won one. Of course, you have that wee little problem of making the playoffs first to solve.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Maybe the Bills and Sabres need a miracle to win the big one. I’ve seen them happen

'Aube-Kubel has one goal, one assist and a minus-4 rating while averaging only 9:32 of ice time across 19 games with Buffalo. He was a healthy scratch in 11 of the last 13 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place fourth-line winger Nicolas Aube-Kubel on waivers

'Hockey games in downtown Buffalo used to provide hope to the region when the Bills’ season ended, a second chance to possibly win a championship after their beloved football team fell short of the penultimate goal.' … [Read more...] about A football fan’s midseason guide to the Sabres: Welcome to a chaotic hockey season

'The Sabres had just five shots on goal in the first period but finished the game with a 41-34 advantage as they poured 17 shots at the Edmonton net in the second period and 19 more in the third -- when they outshot the Oilers, 19-7 but couldn't dent the net.' … [Read more...] about Sabres wrap: Offense frustrated as loss in Edmonton wraps up road trip

'The Sabres bought out Skinner during draft weekend in June in Las Vegas and it’s going to be painful for a while. He’s only costing them a shade over $1.4 million this year but the figure jumps to $4.4 million next season and $6.4 million in 2026-27 before dropping to $2.4 million for the final three seasons. He’s not off their cap until the 2030-31 season. It’s Cody Hodgson … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: It’s been a bumpy ride in Edmonton for Jeff Skinner in wake of Sabres’ buyout