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'One thing teams no longer have at home is the advantage of quirkiness. Arenas are all mostly the same now, with no smaller rinks like we used to see at The Aud or Boston Garden. No penalty box next to the home bench. No wild boards or glass that teams know every bounce of and leaves visitors confounded. No tiny visiting locker rooms. Not even the much-ballyhooed last change … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: What’s happened to home cooking in the playoffs?

'Clinton Arena -- which was one of the locations for the 1977 hockey classic "Slap Shot" -- has served generations of players for nearly 70 years and was completed rebuilt after a 1953 fire. It was listed on the National Historic Register in 2010 and the prize money is expected to be used on features such as the arena's roof, seating and locker rooms. The arena seats about … [Read more...] about Sabres to meet Blue Jackets in Hockeyville exhibition game in Clinton

'Pilut is getting the rookie maximum of $925,000 for his two-year deal, the same salary Antipin earned for his one year with Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Five Things to Know about Sabres’ Lawrence Pilut

'Mark Preisler, the executive vice president for media and content for Pegula Sports and Entertainment (PSE), said Dunleavy remains the heir apparent to Jeanneret once the broadcasting legend retires.' … [Read more...] about Dan Dunleavy, Sabres agree to new deal

'Pilut will head to North America following a stellar season in the Swedish Elite League. He led all defensemen with 38 points in 52 games, recording eight goals and 30 assists for HV71. He was named SHL Defenseman of the Year and also won the Salming Trophy as the best Swedish-born blue-liner.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make it official, sign Swedish defenseman Lawrence Pilut

'After a 56-point rookie year, Eichel has 121 points in 128 games the last two seasons but also has a minus-38 rating. Wheeler and others in the game at least wonder if Mathew Barzal of the Islanders, Zach Werenski of the Blue Jackets or Mitch Marner of the Leafs might develop into the second-best player from what is clearly a deep class.' … [Read more...] about In a 2015 ‘re-draft’, Eichel is still No. 2 – but it’s closer than you might think

'Rolston, who served this season as a volunteer assistant at Providence College and an assistant on Team USA at the Pyeongchang Olympics, has been named a full-time assistant on Providence's 2018-19 staff.' … [Read more...] about Providence College is latest stop for ex-Sabres coach Rolston

'“I think Russ was a key figure in retaining the Buffalo Bills organization for Western New York,” said Colleen DiPirro, former president and CEO of the Amherst Chamber of Commerce, who has known Brandon personally and professionally for years. “And to making them a competitive team from a marketing and ticket sales standpoint, against much larger markets. And he added a level … [Read more...] about Business leaders say Bills, Sabres can fill any void left by Russ Brandon’s exit

'"It wasn't bad," Sabres equipment manager Rip Simonick, who has been with the team since its founding, said Friday. "Punch Imlach, he went with all the guys that had credentials, had won the Stanley Cup and had some background in winning. That was the key for Punch.' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: Buffalo’s expansion team had its share of stars, victories

'"I want to change. I want to be in Buffalo. I love it there. Obviously, we're getting the first pick, which will be huge, but, gosh, it's a great city and I want to be there and I want to win. Yeah, I was just being honest, and I feel I need to do that more."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ryan O’Reilly on Buffalo: ‘I want to be there and I want to win’

'All Botterill had to do for his biggest moment was stand in a television studio and smile. The Sabres won the NHL Draft Lottery on April 28, and the team's outlook took a decided upswing.' … [Read more...] about One year in, Jason Botterill’s defining moments as Sabres GM

'"I'm prepared and ready to go," Dahlin said Tuesday on "The Instigators," the Buffalo Sabres' simulcast show. "If I get the chance, I will take it."' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin ‘ready to go’ as NHL beckons

'"He has the best shot I've ever seen," Dahlin said on "The Instigators," the Sabres' simulcast show on MSG and WGR-AM 550. "His shot is amazing. Put him in power play, and he will score so much goals."' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin on Sabres’ Olofsson: ‘Best shot I’ve ever seen’

'As a condition of the trade that sent Kane from Buffalo to San Jose in February, the Sabres will receive San Jose's first-round draft pick in 2019 if he re-signs with San Jose. They get the Sharks' second-round pick if the left winger goes elsewhere.' … [Read more...] about Sharks want Kane back; ex-Sabres winger will take some time

'While Kane heals, he'll examine his future. The 26-year-old is a pending unrestricted free agent. As a condition of the trade, Buffalo will receive a 2019 first-round pick if Kane re-signs with the Sharks. The Sabres get a 2019 second-round pick if he doesn't.' … [Read more...] about Kane in pain as Sharks eliminated; contract watch begins