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'“You can see he’s well-prepared,” Terry Pegula said. “It just shows by his track record.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Botterill brings Pegula’s ideals to life in introduction

'“The best way to sum it up is Jason is a No. 1 pick as a general manager,” Penguins GM Jim Rutherford said Thursday on “The Instigators” on WGR-AM 550. “He’s a first-rounder all the way.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres get ‘No. 1 pick’ in Botterill, Penguins’ GM says

'Botterill’s mother, Doreen, was a Canadian Olympian in speed skating in 1964 and 1968. His aunt, Donna McCannell, represented Canada in speed skating in the 1972 Games. Botterill’s father, Cal, is a pioneer in sport psychology and was inducted into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame. Botterill’s sister, Jennifer, has trumped them all. She played hockey for Canada in four … [Read more...] about Five Things to Know about Jason Botterill

'With Friday booked, it could allow the Sabres to make a hiring announcement Thursday.' … [Read more...] about With Penguins’ series ending, Sabres hiring could be coming

'Ticket information will be released at a later date. Typically, the first chance goes to season-ticket holders of the teams involved. Sabres, Rangers and Mets backers will likely receive preferential treatment.' … [Read more...] about Questions, answers as Sabres return to Winter Classic

'“My dream and my goal is to play in the NHL,” Bailey said. “I need to have a good, strong summer and start in training camp better than I did last year, show them that I’m for real and that I can come and make the team out of camp.”' … [Read more...] about Justin Bailey will determine his fate in Sabres’ next role call

'"I hope everyone remembers that the first Winter Classic was in Buffalo with the snow effect," NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said on NBCSN. "To have Buffalo back to do it again, maybe they’ll bring some snow with them."' … [Read more...] about Sabres returning to Winter Classic, will play New Year’s Day in New York

'The 33-year-old has two seasons left on his five-year, $25 million contract. He’ll undoubtedly be exposed to Vegas in the expansion draft. It’s possible, though not probable, the Golden Knights will take him. They’ll need a few veterans to guide a young roster, and they also need to spend at least 60 percent of their payroll through the expansion draft.' … [Read more...] about Despite power-play prowess, Sabres’ Matt Moulson is costly

'Here’s a sampling of the Penguins’ influences on the Sabres and their owners, whose East Resources company had a suite in Pittsburgh’s arena.' … [Read more...] about Pegulas’ fondness for Pittsburgh often on display

'NHL Network has announced it will be using Bylsma as a studio analyst for three nights starting Tuesday. He will appear on "NHL Tonight" Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. and Wednesday and Thursday, both at 10 p.m., along with former players Mike Johnson, Mike Rupp and Kevin Weekes.' … [Read more...] about Bylsma to serve as guest analyst on NHL Network

'There's no way the Sabres can wait on a GM until after the Stanley Cup final, if Pittsburgh goes that far, and the league won't make them wait that long. But there's still rumblings about some candidates being asked if they would work with a president of hockey over them. Now, that's a good idea but if Pegula was going to go that route, why wouldn't you hire that person first … [Read more...] about Heat growing on Pegula as Sabres’ focus stays on Botterill

'Defense is the Sabres’ glaring weak spot, so Nelson will have a chance on the blue line. Buffalo is expecting Guhle and potential Russian import Viktor Antipin to make a push, but Nelson should also be in the mix.' … [Read more...] about Lesson learned, Nelson wants to help Sabres’ defense

'Center Jack Eichel and goaltending prospect Cal Petersen will represent the United States. Eichel is skating on the first line, while Petersen is the third goalie behind Detroit’s Jimmy Howard and Winnipeg’s Connor Hellebuyck.' … [Read more...] about O’Reilly, Eichel, Girgensons set for world championships

'Botterill, 40, entered the talks with an impressive résumé. He has been in the Penguins’ front office for a decade, including the last three as associate GM. He’s a salary cap expert who helped fill out the NHL roster while running the organization’s American Hockey League team. He hired coach Mike Sullivan for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, and Sullivan was quickly promoted and won a … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres conduct second interview with Botterill

'With a degree in economics and a master’s in business administration from Michigan, the former Sabres forward has combined hockey and numbers to become a salary cap expert. The Penguins have remained perennial contenders while adding pieces at the trade deadline despite five players with salaries of $5.75 million or more.' … [Read more...] about Botterill has brains, bloodline to successfully lead NHL team