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'"We are very impressed with his skill level, certainly his hockey sense," Sabres General Manager Jason Botterill said. "You look at last year and the success he had in the American Hockey League, we think he's ready to make the jump here."' … [Read more...] about Sabres add O’Regan, ex-linemate of Eichel and AHL Rookie of the Year

'"I really enjoyed my time here in Buffalo," Kane said. "On the ice we didn't have the success as a team we envisioned and all wanted to and that was the hardest part. But I was able to create a lot of good friendships outside and inside the organization and those were friendships I'll always have moving forward here. I have great memories of the community work I was able to do … [Read more...] about Kane on chance with Sharks: ‘Excitement probably doesn’t do it enough justice’

'"So you're looking for a response," Botterill said. "You're looking for a performance. I understand where we are from a skill level sometimes, and that's on management to improve our skill level. From a compete standpoint and preparation, we have to get better as an organization in those elements."' … [Read more...] about Though deadline was quiet, Botterill vows changes for Sabres

'The general manager with the Stanley Cup rings was supposed to come in here and fix things. And maybe someday he will. But all we have at this point is the here and now.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Botterill’s first deadline day with Sabres is a dud

'After the Sabres traded Kane to San Jose on Monday, Bottoms Up on Chippewa Street sent a tweet that read, "Adios Evander Kane. #ThanksForTheMemories #Kidding"' … [Read more...] about Bar where Kane had altercation says adios to former Sabres forward

'"It's always an interesting day during the year," Pouliot said in KeyBank Center. "There's always something going on. You hear the rumors and stuff, but we'll see.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ready to rest, react as off day coincides with NHL trade deadline

'Nash is expected to add scoring on the second line. Gionta, who just returned from the Olympics, will give the Bruins depth.' … [Read more...] about Bruins bolster their winning feel by adding Nash, Gionta

'Botterill is going to be looking for a big package for Kane and you would think something more than bags of pucks for Benoit Pouliot, Josh Gorges and others.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Time for the Sabres’ GM to make his mark

'The Boston Bruins don't lose often. Unless they play the Buffalo Sabres, that is.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 4, Bruins 1

'Kane was a healthy scratch for Saturday night's 5-1 loss to the Washington Capitals, with a trade almost certainly taking place before Monday's 3 p.m. NHL deadline. It's a virtual certainty he will also sit out Sunday's 5 p.m. game against the Boston Bruins in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about With trade imminent, Sabres tell Kane to take a seat

'Gionta, 39, has made it clear he wants to sign with a contender in the Eastern Conference prior to Monday's NHL trade deadline so he will be eliglble for the Stanley Cup playoffs. Multiple outlets reported Saturday the Bruins have the lead for his services. His old team, the New Jersey Devils, are believed to be in the mix and another possibility could be the Toronto Maple … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Gionta to Bruins?

'The Sabres had been 5-0-1 in their previous six road games and were trying to get a point in seven straight away from home for the first time since 2011. Instead they lost here for the fifth straight time (0-4-1).' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Capitals 5, Sabres 1

'"The biggest thing for me was just the opportunity that was here," said Sabres center Evan Rodrigues, who signed with Buffalo after completing his Boston University career in the spring of 2015. "I thought there might be a spot that I could come in and take right away."' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: College free agents could like openings in Buffalo

'It's Buyer Beware time. Here's a quick look at some of the best deals in recent years, the kind that all GMs are aspiring to in the next couple of days.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Deadline Day can reap rewards

'"It just seems on the road we get focused," coach Phil Housley said after practice Friday in the Kettler Capitals Iceplex. "There's no distractions, we're on the bus together, we're going to the game together and focused on winning hockey games. At home, it just seems like the mentality right now because of what happened is tough to get out of that rut. We have to simplify our … [Read more...] about As deadline clock ticks, Sabres’ road run shows no signs of ending