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'So without cap issues, what did the Knights do to get good fast? Certainly they finagled the expansion draft with some teams (raise your hands, Florida, Minnesota, St. Louis and Anaheim). But McPhee's team is following the current blueprint of speed, speed and more speed. Heavy hockey is over, as evidenced by the first-round sweeps of Los Angeles and Anaheim. The Kings, in … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: What golden lessons can be taken from the success of Vegas?

'And while the goal was a virtuoso move by May in burning Hall of Fame defenseman Ray Bourque and freezing veteran goalie Andy Moog, it has stood the test of time because of the word picture Jeanneret painted that night on WGR Radio. The cries of "May Day! May Day! May Day!" have re-appeared over the airwaves every spring since then, and the league often uses them as a way to … [Read more...] about 25 years later, ‘May Day’ goal remains signature moment in Sabres’ history

'Bogosian, 27, started the charity with his wife, Bianca, as a way to raise money for cancer treatment, research, and patient care. Their "Kancer Jam" last month on the floor of KeyBank Center raised more than $70,000 for cancer research.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zach Bogosian nominated for King Clancy Trophy

'On Thursday, the Bills will take two first-round picks into the NFL Draft, including No. 12, with hopes of finding the next No. 12. They have six picks in the first 100 and nine across seven rounds. On Saturday, the NHL will hold its draft lottery in Toronto. The Sabres have the best chance of nabbing the first pick.' … [Read more...] about Bucky Gleason: In 48-hour period this week, Buffalo sports could take dramatic upturn

'Lehner is set to become a restricted free agent, and General Manager Jason Botterill hardly made it sound like a contract was coming.' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: If not Robin Lehner, then who?

'Voting was done at the conclusion of the regular season by members of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association, and the winner will be announced June 20 at the NHL Awards Show.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ O’Reilly named finalist for Lady Byng Trophy

'"I'm sending you this letter so that I can personally tell you what we will not be raising Season Ticket prices this year," Pegula wrote. "You've been loyal to us in one of the most difficult times in franchise history and you deserve better."' … [Read more...] about Terry Pegula says Sabres will not raise season-ticket prices

'"There's so many guys around the league that would love to be here," O'Reilly said. "To be part of this and to help put some smiles on some faces and just be a part of this community for a little (while), it's heavy. It weighs heavy to be around and see the faces.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ O’Reilly visits Humboldt to help healing after bus tragedy

'"You lose a few games in the beginning of the year, you start questioning a lot of things that you do," center Jack Eichel said. "Then you're trying to dig yourself out the whole year. We were just never able to get ourselves out of the hole."' … [Read more...] about Sabres realize bad starts lead to losing seasons

'"I feel like I can be more vocal," he said. "I feel like I work hard every day on and off the ice, but I can be a better leader vocally. I have had some great leaders so far on the teams I've been on here and back home, and I want to learn from all those guys and be one of them."' … [Read more...] about Losing takes toll on Sabres’ Rasmus Ristolainen

'Between Ryan O'Reilly coming to accept losing and Richie Incognito's strange exit from the Bills, we think, Buffalo's pro teams could use a little good news. Imagine the vibe if the Bills fail to land a quality quarterback in the upcoming draft.' … [Read more...] about Bucky Gleason: Enough already with dark clouds hanging over Buffalo sports

'One of the most stunning exit interviews in Sabres history will reverberate for some time. The alternate captain and highest-paid player admitted he was OK with losing, wasn't mentally tough and lost his love of the game.' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: The curious case of Ryan O’Reilly

'Nicholson said he met with angry season ticket-holders about the Oilers' collapse from 103 points to 78, which saw them go from Game Seven of the second round to out of the playoffs entirely. And he said owner Daryl Katz is "disappointed, angered and wants us to get it right.” Sounds much the way Jason Botterill described Terry Pegula here.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Chiarelli is wasting McDavid and somehow surviving as Oilers GM

'"We're going to have to earn their trust back," coach Phil Housley said. "It's providing a good, solid effort every night and a commitment in that area. The guys know that we all have to be better here at home. That was very, very disappointing the record at home here for our fans."' … [Read more...] about Sabres know they have to earn fans’ trust, make Buffalo loud again

'"I felt really disjointed this year, and I think it reflected in my play," he said.' … [Read more...] about Toughest year ever behind him, Sabres’ Okposo looks ahead