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'"The money raised will go directly to the Houston Food Bank and will be used to provide food, water and supplies to children, families and seniors in the Houston area who have been affected by the storm," Bogosian wrote on the Go Fund Me page. "Thank you in advance for your support."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Bogosian using charitable foundation to raise money for Houston

'Mark Preisler, the executive vice president of media and content for Pegula Sports and Entertainment (PSE) said Biron and Ray may do about five of the 82 regular season games together as analysts inside the benches. But Ray will be alone for the bulk of games alongside Jeanneret or Dunleavy.' … [Read more...] about Dunleavy to split Sabres season with Jeanneret

'"I'm really excited about it," McKee, who is in his second season as Kitchener's head coach, said by phone Thursday. "I've done things like this when I was in the AHL, went to Traverse City, and I think for players and staff it's fun to get away. You get the guys together every night and they're bonding a little bit.' … [Read more...] about Ex-Sabres McKee, Barnaby ready for OHL Showcase in HarborCenter

'The 6,137-square-foot, two-story home, which dates to 1920, sits on 0.34 professionally landscaped acres, with three fireplaces, hardwood floors, a gourmet kitchen with solid-surface counters and an island, a finished basement, 4.5 bathrooms and a butler's pantry.' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Botterill buys $1.3 million Middlesex Road home

'The Sabres announced in July that Ryan Jankowski would serve as director of amateur scouting, while Jeff Crisp would assume the role of assistant director of amateur scouting after being head amateur scout.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reshape scouting staff with double-digit changes

'The Sabres will conduct four on-ice gatherings Sept. 16-17, using both rinks in their practice facility. Each weekend day will start with a group skating from 9:40-10:20 a.m. on the auxiliary rink before switching to the main rink from 10:25-11:15 a.m. The second group will skate on the auxiliary rink from 11:45 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. and head to the main ice surface from … [Read more...] about Sabres report to Buffalo on Sept. 14, open training camp Sept. 15

'"I love covering the whole league and watching games, but every year I started watching more Sabres games and started to go to more practices and talking to some of the guys," Biron said. "There's such a thing for having a passion for one organization and one team, and the Buffalo passion has always been there. I've always been here, so that was an easy decision and an easy … [Read more...] about Biron eager to add insight as newest member of Sabres’ broadcast team

'New defenseman Marco Scandella will wear No. 6, which was previously worn by new Buffalo coach Phil Housley. Fellow defense acquisition Nathan Beaulieu will wear No. 82, while blue-line signee Victor Antipin will be No. 93.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Pominville gets No. 29 back; Devils’ Butcher to play in Buffalo

'The sale closed Friday. The colonial-style home has four bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms and was built in 2016, according to a listing on Realtor.com. The Pominvilles bought the home from Forbes Homes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Pominville scores on $900,000 home purchase in Clarence

'Butcher met with the Sabres here last week and was caught in the Denver airport carrying a Sabres duffel bag on his return home. His signing would thrust him into a competition with a suddenly crowded Buffalo blueline.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Butcher nearing decision, Amerks slate HarborCenter exhibition

'"We did a survey last season to really do a deep dive and find out some of the concerns, some of the things our fans want to see and want to have," said Mike Gilbert, Sabres senior vice president. "Sometimes we think we know what they want. It's no different than any business. ... When you actually talk to them and find out some of things that really matter to them, you learn. … [Read more...] about Fan feedback a key as Sabres add new ticketing, game-night initiatives

'"Casey Mittelstadt is a stud," NHL Network's Mike Kelly wrote. "Puck seemingly follows him around the ice and a few NHL guys raved about his skill level."' … [Read more...] about Analyst: Sabres top pick a ‘stud’ this summer

'"I think he's going to have a similar next season as to what Connor McDavid had this past season -- just an absolute explosion," Rupp said in the episode on centers that NHL Network first aired Sunday night and will have regular repeat runs the next few weeks. ... "We know he's moving in the right direction. He's going to be toward the top of the list next year."' … [Read more...] about Eichel No. 14 on NHL Network’s list of top centers but poised for ‘absolute explosion’

'Eichel is undoubtedly going to become the highest-paid player in Sabres history by a large margin. It stands to reason his camp might be looking for a deal in the eight-year, $80-million range but the Sabres are believed to be balking at a $10 million per year cap hit for the 20-year-old and might be more interested in a figure in the $9 million range.' … [Read more...] about Eichel: ‘I want to be in Buffalo when we start winning’

'Girgensons, 23, is coming off the least productive of his four NHL seasons last year as he posted a career-low 16 points in 75 games. Girgensons had back-to-back seven-goal seasons under coach Dan Bylsma and did not flourish under the former coach's system.' … [Read more...] about Girgensons signs two-year, $3.2 million deal with Sabres