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'Casey Mittelstadt, the Sabres first-round choice this past June, was a healthy scratch for the U.S. Cliff Pu, a third-round pick in 2016, sat out for Canada while Marcus Davidsson, picked in the second round in June, was scratched for Sweden. Meanwhile goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen played the backup role for Finland.' … [Read more...] about A day off for Sabres prospects as World Junior Summer Showcase continues

'"He's been outstanding in camp," U.S. coach Bob Motzko said on Thursday as the American team had the day off. "He's a year older, a year wiser. He really stepped forward as a go-to guy. Ben Smith on our staff likes to say, 'Raise your hand. Tell us you're here.' And every day he's raised his hand and is standing tall.' … [Read more...] about Casey Mittelstadt bringing offense to Team USA

'"I'm feeling pretty good," Luukkonen said. "The team is playing well. Maybe to my own game, I should play a little bit better but of course it's only the summer. There's time to improve."' … [Read more...] about It’s been a summer spent across North America for Luukkonen

'Sabres owner Terry Pegula touched on the Eichel topic briefly at Buffalo Bills training camp at St. John Fisher College Wednesday, telling the assembled reporters "I don't want to discuss any negotiations with Jack publicly. But, I can tell you this: We want Jack and Jack wants to be in Buffalo. That's all I can say about that."' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres, Eichel working on eight-year deal

'Beaulieu's deal carries the fifth-largest cap hit of Sabres defenseman, according to figures from Cap Friendly, trailing Rasmus Ristolainen ($5.4 million), Zach Bogosian ($5.1 million), Marco Scandella ($4 million) and Josh Gorges ($3.9 million). Beaulieu's previous contract had an AAV of $1.275 million.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Beaulieu avoid arbitration with two-year deal

'The Sabres make one appearance as part of NBCSN's "Wednesday Night Rivalry" coverage when they travel to Columbus to play the Blue Jackets on Oct. 25.' … [Read more...] about Seven Sabres games headed to NBC networks for 2017-18 season

'Four of the largest single-family real estate deals in the last 30 days were generated by Bills and Sabres executives, as the city's two major sports teams continue to drive some of the region's biggest home sales.' … [Read more...] about Bills, Sabres shakeups drive high-end home sales in Orchard Park, Buffalo

'Rodrigues has seen part-time duty in the last two seasons with the Sabres. Last season he played in 30 games for Buffalo, with four goals and two assists for six points with four penalty minutes. The left winger also played 48 games for the Rochester Americans in 2016-17, with nine goals and 21 assists.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign left winger Evan Rodrigues on two-year deal

'Lehner set new career highs in the 2016-17 season in games played (59), wins (23) and shutouts (two). He ranked third in the NHL with 1,758 saves and turning in the ninth-best save percentage (.920) ever recorded by a Sabres goaltender with at least 40 appearances in a season. His .921 save percentage through two seasons with the Sabres ranks sixth among all NHL goaltenders … [Read more...] about Sabres sign goalie Robin Lehner to one-year contract worth $4 million

'“Thank you for all the well wishes, prayers and support!” he said in closing. “It has meant more than you will ever know!”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Okposo details his illness in open letter to fans

'Hajt comes from the Los Angeles Kings' AHL affiliate, the Ontario (Calif.) Reign, where he served as an assistant coach the last three seasons. When the Kings' AHL affiliate was the Manchester Monarchs, Hajt helped them to a Calder Cup title in the 2014-15 season. The Reign made the playoffs each of the last two seasons and won a division title in 2015-16.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hire Chris Hajt as assistant coach

'Former Sabres defenseman Brian Campbell announced his retirement from the National Hockey League today, and if there was one specific moment that sticks out from his eight years in Buffalo, it's his thunderous hit on the Philadelphia Flyers' R.J. Umberger in overtime of Game 1 of the 2006 Eastern Conference quarterfinal.' … [Read more...] about Soupy’s smash: Remembering Campbell’s hit on Umberger

'Campbell spent four years bouncing between the AHL and NHL before sticking with the Sabres in 2003-04. He was a healthy scratch for 29 games while trying to prove he was an NHL regular. He played in Europe during the lockout the following year and blossomed into one of Buffalo's best defensemen in 2005-06.' … [Read more...] about Bucky Gleason’s Power Take: Lessons learned in Buffalo helped Campbell build long NHL career

'No fewer than five of their nine highest-paid players – Ryan O'Reilly ($11 million), Jason Pominville ($5.6 million), Zach Bogosian ($5.1 million), Matt Moulson ($5 million) and Josh Gorges ($3.9 million) – were overpaid last season.' … [Read more...] about Bucky Gleason: How much and how long for Eichel? McDavid’s contract provides hints

'Mittelstadt mania -- Botterill's first No. 1 draft pick was downright dominant at times. And as much fun as it was for the fans and front office to watch him, Casey Mittelstadt said he was blown away by "every employee that we've been in touch with" during the camp.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Lots of Sabres summer takeaways from development camp and beyond