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'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

'"I know things didn't go as well as he liked on the ice but off ice, he fit in with our locker room extremely well," GM Jason Botterill said last week. "He was a player that really struggled with the English language but did all the lessons."' … [Read more...] about Antipin signs three-year deal to play in KHL

'O'Reilly was polarized in the dressing room as someone who specialized more in faux leadership than actual work at the head of the herd. After O'Reilly said he lost his love for the game, Botterill clearly lost his love for No. 90.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Return shaky, but Sabres GM did strong cap, culture cleanup with big deal

'"We'll certainly miss Ryan's productivity because he is a top-end player for us," Botterill said on a conference call Sunday night. "But that's why it was key to get NHL players back. ... We felt as a management group at the end of the season we had to change the dynamic. The bottom line was there's a lot of great people in that locker room but when you finish 31st, you have … [Read more...] about Sabres shake up their culture: O’Reilly off to St. Louis for two picks, three players