Buffalo News

'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

'Single-game tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. Sept. 16. Tickets for home preseason games, priced at $22-$45, go on sale Aug. 30.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hold line on individual ticket starting prices, revamp Mini-Packs

'Like Vesey, Butcher becomes an unrestricted free agent at midnight on Aug. 16. The Post says Butcher is expected to meet with the Sabres, New Jersey Devils and the expansion Vegas Golden Knights before making a decision.' … [Read more...] about Sabres among teams in the running for Hobey Baker Award winner Will Butcher

'Ryan O'Reilly showed off his musical talents in a recent video with Max Kerman, vocalist and guitarist for the Arkells. The Canadian rock band is coming to Artpark on Aug. 19 and jokingly tweeted the video as O'Reilly's audition tape for the gig.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ryan O’Reilly shows off his pipes with the Arkells

'"I don't think so," Monten said in USA Hockey Arena. "Of course if Buffalo wants him to play, we're going to keep our door open. He for sure has a spot on our team but I think he's going to make Buffalo this year. That's why I didn't bring him. We haven't talked in the summer.' … [Read more...] about Alexander Nylander unlikely to suit up for Sweden at WJC

'"This week has been great. I think it's a very good start to the season to be here and represent the national team," Davidsson said. "It's a big honor for me. Well I think I've done pretty good. The first game was not the greatest but the more I played, the better it got. I will just keep working my game back in Sweden."' … [Read more...] about Davidsson ready to step up for Team Sweden