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'Having investigations handled by outside attorneys is not uncommon in the business world, but the situation was particularly sensitive in this case. Gregg Brandon, Russ’ brother, is executive vice president and general counsel for Pegula Sports and Entertainment. Gregg Brandon is expected to remain with the organization, a Bills source said.' … [Read more...] about Pegulas used personal attorneys to investigate Brandon

'The NHL claims there is no link between head trauma and CTE. Parker joins former Sabres Rick Martin and Steve Montador and fellow NHLers Reggie Fleming, Bob Probert, Derek Boogaard and Larry Zeidel in having CTE discovered posthumously.' … [Read more...] about Report: Late Sabres forward Jeff Parker found to have CTE

'He had been a rare Group VI free agent, for players 25 or older who had appeared in three NHL seasons but fewer than 80 NHL games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Nelson with two-year deal

'The Pegulas have a residence in Boca Raton, Fla. Will they spend more time in Buffalo, given the significant tax benefits to being primary residents of Florida? Kim uses videoconferencing to communicate with PSE staff when she isn't in town.' … [Read more...] about Kim Pegula wielding unprecedented power, faces heavy lift with Bills, Sabres

'Brandon was a good servant under late owner Ralph Wilson and a humble person before losing his way in both areas, a sad reality he will someday recognize, if he hasn't already, once his mind is clear. He will look back and understand that he succumbed to power, ego, money and more, that he lied to others and mostly to himself.' … [Read more...] about Bucky Gleason: Brandon lost his way before losing his job with Bills, Sabres

'The Ottawa Senators actually had the best chance after the first three balls had been drawn, with three of the remaining 11 numbers. Then came a group that included the Sabres, Vancouver, Arizona and Chicago. They had two balls each.' … [Read more...] about Sens had best chance and Hawks were one number off to win NHL Draft Lottery

'The IIHF said the players and coaches violated Championship Regulations Article 5.5.8, which states medals must be "worn around the neck in respectful manner for the duration of the closing ceremony and the following post-game mixed zone and media conference procedures."' … [Read more...] about Dahlin gets two-game IIHF ban for medal ceremony protest in Buffalo

'The move comes after Pegula Sports and Entertainment conducted an internal investigation into Brandon's workplace behavior and allegations of personal misconduct, two sources told The Buffalo News on Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Russ Brandon resigns from Bills, Sabres after internal investigation

'The advertising has increased during Sabres games – they sell everything from the appearance of veterans for the national anthem to sponsorships for team awards – but attendance decreased this season to its lowest announced level since 2005-06.' … [Read more...] about Brandon’s legacy with Sabres includes drop in fans, increased ads

'He plays with the composure rarely seen among players his age and often missing in players twice his age. He's a terrific skater and a great puck-handler and passer. His instincts are off the charts. Indeed, he's the rare impact player who can help turn around a Buffalo franchise in ruins.' … [Read more...] about Bucky Gleason: Tale of two franchises important when comparing Dahlin to Lidstrom

'Botterill, however, consistently mentions the center depth provided by Jack Eichel, O'Reilly and Casey Mittelstadt. While O'Reilly has the most trade value (and I'll stick with my recent Inside the Sabres that he'd welcome a deal), signs lean toward the center sticking around.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Mailbag: Dahlin’s impact on O’Reilly, Ristolainen, Eichel

'Since Buffalo has a higher rating than all but one of the eight cities with a playoff team, fans here imagine NBC and the NHL would be thrilled if the Sabres made the playoffs again and eventually advanced to the Stanley Cup finals because national ratings likely would skyrocket.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo’s high TV ratings for hockey don’t translate into big boost for NHL

'Greeley joined the Sabres in June along with fellow assistant GM Randy Sexton. The 37-year-old oversees the pro scouting staff and player development. He also works with NCAA and European free agents. The Sabres have signed forward Andrew Oglevie out of Notre Dame and reported have a deal with award-winning defenseman Lawrence Pilut of Sweden.' … [Read more...] about Report: Greeley staying as Sabres assistant GM; an ‘A’ for O’Reilly

'Pilut was named to Sweden's national team for the World Championship, which begins this week. Any contract agreements cannot be announced until the conclusion of the tournament.' … [Read more...] about Reported Sabres signee Lawrence Pilut named Swedish league’s top defenseman

'"This kid is mature far beyond his years. It's amazing," Weber said. "He's a better skater than [Erik] Karlsson, he's got a shot like Victor Hedman, he kind of moves like Pavel Datsyuk in the corners. He can slip checks and pull pucks away. The thing that impressed me the most is his heads-up hockey. Now that I'm coaching kids, I notice even more. You don't see kids that age … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Ex-Sabre Mike Weber stoked by what he saw in stint as Dahlin’s teammate