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'"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

'"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