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'"Just like the players, I'm so excited to be here and be part of this new culture here with the Sabres, the new organization, how we're going to run it," Taylor said. "Everybody's new, everybody's happy. It's a refreshing start for everybody."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Taylor provides familiar face; newcomers out to make name

'Alex Nylander, who hoped to use the tournament as a springboard to Buffalo's NHL training camp, missed Saturday night's 7-4 victory over the Bruins with a lower-body injury. The Sabres will also hold the forward out of Monday's finale for precautionary reasons.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 7, Bruins 4

'The go-for-it attitude paid off during his first appearance in a Sabres uniform. He scored two goals and was the unexpected highlight of Buffalo's 4-3 overtime loss to New Jersey in the Prospect Challenge. The free-agent invite opened eyes, which is a necessity when almost no one knows who you are.' … [Read more...] about Colin Blackwell makes most of first chance with Sabres

'Fan favorite: The crowd celebrated the Sabres' first-period goal with a rousing "Puuuuuuuuuu!" Center Cliff Pu got open in the slot and buried a pass from Vasily Glotov with 3:49 left in the period, tying the game at 1-1.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Devils 4, Sabres 3 (OT)

'While any team could offer him gear, none formed the bond he quickly established with New Jersey. He connected with GM Ray Shero and coach John Hynes. He bought what they were selling after seeing the team draft Nico Hischier first overall a year after acquiring Taylor Hall. Butcher liked the building process.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Butcher liked Buffalo, loved Devils; Hischier meets Federer

'"People were so excited about 10 years ago so to have a chance to do it again will be amazing," Pominville said Friday as the NHL hosted a news conference to unveil a mockup of the rink on the New York Mets' infield. "It means a lot. Terry and Kim Pegula weren't there for the first one. They'll be here for this one and it means a lot to them as owners. The city of Buffalo … [Read more...] about Pominville looking forward to coming full circle for another Winter Classic

'"It's so exciting. I've always dreamed of being able to do something like this," Eichel said. "Being here, it gets more real and the event gets more and more exciting. I'm going to figure out a lot about what the overall experience is going to be like. I've watched a lot of them but I haven't played in an outdoor game so it will be exciting."' … [Read more...] about Winter Classic Notebook: All eyes on Eichel

'The 19-year-old clearly looked more comfortable on the ice than he did last year. He had an up-and-down season in Rochester, but he got a boost by appearing in Buffalo for the final four games. It's carried over. He did more with the puck during Thursday's practice and seemed to enjoy the physical side after being unprepared for contact last season.' … [Read more...] about Bigger, more confident Nylander ready to prove himself to Sabres

'There are teams interested in Brian Gionta. He just needs to decide whether he's interested in them.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Gionta weighing offers; Malone likely out of Prospects Challenge

'Attendees at the business-casual event have the opportunity to sit at a table with current Sabres players, coaches and alumni.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce season kick-off lunch for Oct. 3

'"I want to be here. I want to be in Buffalo, like I said. I want to bring some excitement to this town, and the contract thing will take care of itself. That's why you hire agents."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel open to playing this season without new deal

'The other giveaways coincide with theme nights. Buffalo will hand out military-style dog tags Nov. 10 during Military Appreciation Night, purple scarves on Hockey Fights Cancer Night on Nov. 18 and green koozies for the St. Patrick's Day game on March 17.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Giveaway nights announced; Hurley transfers; Goloubef on PTO

'The Sabres announced their roster Tuesday, and the list includes top prospects Justin Bailey, Alex Nylander, Hudson Fasching, Nick Baptiste and Brendan Guhle. All have NHL experience with the Sabres and are hopeful of making the roster this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ top youngsters will play in Prospects Challenge this weekend

'Buffalo traded for its former captain in June and announced last week he would again wear No. 29. In the video released Tuesday, the Sabres showed the right winger putting up a "Population Pominville" sign inside KeyBank Center as Rick Jeanneret announced a goal by Pominville.' … [Read more...] about Sabres welcome back Pominville in new commercial

'In his 13th season with the organization, Bandura enters his second in charge of all media relations duties for the Sabres and Buffalo Bandits. He oversees communications for both teams while serving as the Sabres' spokesman and primary media contact.' … [Read more...] about Sabres promote heads of media, community relations