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'Glotov, 20, was a seventh-round draft pick of the Sabres in 2016 and has spent the last two years in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. He had 15 goals and 35 assists in 64 games in 2016-17 for the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles and 29 goals and 14 assists in 64 games in 2017-18 with the Shawnigan Cataractes.' … [Read more...] about Russian center Vasily Glotov signs AHL contract with Sabres

'A former star in Hockey East for UMass-Lowell, Smith signed with the Sabres and played two games near the end of the 2016-17 season with one assist. Last season, his first full pro campaign, Smith had 17 goals and 27 assists for 44 points,, third on the team, in 57 games with the Rochester Americans in the American Hockey League.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign C.J. Smith, Reinhart left unsigned

'Baptiste will be looking to stick with the Sabres and add depth to the forwards after having spent another season bouncing between the AHL and the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign three young forwards to one-year deals

'Wrote O'Reilly in part: "When I was traded here I had no idea what to expect. I was blown away by how much this city has to offer and all of the amazing people I met. I feel very privileged that I was able to call Buffalo my home."' … [Read more...] about O’Reilly in farewell message to Buffalo: ‘You even made me a Bills fan!’

'Malone is the first player to sign after the Sabres extended six qualifying offers last month. Forwards C.J. Smith and Danny O'Regan got $874,125 offers while Nick Baptiste got $787,500 and Justin Bailey got $715,000 (All deals are for one year with a standard 5-10 percent raise based on previous salary).' … [Read more...] about Sean Malone is first of Sabres’ RFAs to sign qualifying offer

'Smith was a teammate of Sabres head coach Phil Housley while playing the final three years of his career with Calgary from 1998-2001, and almost certainly was brought on board to help with the development of No. 1 overall pick Rasmus Dahlin.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add Steve Smith as assistant coach

'The signing was largely a formality, as the CBA mandates maximum values for entry-level deals. Dahlin is getting a max contract, with a cap hit of $925,000 ($832,500 in salary and $92,500 in signing bonuses), and performance bonuses that could reach $2,850,000 based on performance for each season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign No. 1 draft pick Dahlin to entry-level deal

'"I was 22 years old and I had a lot of testosterone in my system there," he said, failing to contain his laughter. "I quit going to practice. I probably acted like an ass. I was young and full of vinegar. I called the league office and found out they didn't try to trade me. I should have just kept my mouth shut, taken their deal and played behind O.J. Hey, I was a better … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: By the numbers, Eichel’s switch sparks memories of O.J.

'Eichel, of course, has some new numbers in his bank account as well. His eight-year, $80-million contract extension signed last October the night before the season opener kicked in on Sunday.' … [Read more...] about Get your programs (and new jerseys), here: Eichel changing to No. 9

'We’ve been talking about that in our family. Of course we will miss Rasmus, but we will try to come here as often as we can. We’re planning on flying over lots of times during the season. But at the same time, we’re also happy for Rasmus because he’s living his dream. To move to Buffalo and to play hockey here, we’re so happy for him. It’s what he wants to do.' … [Read more...] about Sending your son off to the NHL: Dahlin’s dad’s perspective

'The contract is a two-way deal at $650,000 and was announced on Twitter by Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports in Quebec.' … [Read more...] about Jordan Nolan signs with St. Louis Blues

'But the Sabres have to be wary, too. Reinhart was drafted No. 2 overall in 2014 and still does not project to be an NHL center. He was abysmal at the start of last season, not scoring a goal in December and hitting the Jan. 1 Winter Classic with just five on the season before putting together some of the best hockey of his career in the second half. The Sabres might want more … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: After a whirlwind month, what do Sabres do next?

'“It was an honor just to be able to put that jersey on for the first time,” Luce said. “Just a great organization they have here, and we have so much respect for it, and it goes a long time back with my family, so it was an amazing feeling.”' … [Read more...] about With grandfather watching, Griffin Luce makes most out of Sabres camp invite

'"I think they're really excited to have me," Thompson said. "Based on our conversations, they really have big plans for me to be a big part of the team, to play a lot and have a lot of opportunities to be successful and put up points. ... I'm really excited to hopefully find a spot in the top six there."' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson looking for elusive landing spot in Buffalo

'"It's frustrating, not what you want," O'Reilly said Monday on a conference call with reporters who cover the Blues and Sabres. "I love that city and love those guys on that team. I think they're a team that's very close, too. There's a lot of good pieces. It will be interesting to see what will happen with them.' … [Read more...] about Departing O’Reilly sees good days ahead for Sabres