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'The Pens understood Botterill's contribution before the Sabres hired him midway through the playoffs. Pittsburgh was classy enough to invite him back. He had strong ties to the Pens and deserved to be with them. It didn't stop a few Twitter knuckleheads – pardon the redundancy – from questioning his allegiance.' … [Read more...] about Bucky Gleason’s Power Take: Botterill deserved celebration with Penguins

'"I'm not 'our' anymore and I know that but it was certainly nice they invited me back hoping to see a celebration for sure," he said. "It's been a hectic 3-4 weeks. I'm certainly focused in on trying to accomplish as much as I can in Buffalo. This is the finale for me with Pittsburgh and it's a pretty good way to go out."' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: It’s back to work for Botterill after one last celebration with Penguins

'The Sabres have also interviewed former Philadelphia coach Craig Berube, former Columbus coach Scott Arniel and Washington assistant Todd Reirden. Berube spent last year with the AHL's Chicago Wolves and is rumored to be joining Mike Yeo as an assistant in St. Louis next season.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres last to hire a coach as Panthers moving to name Boughner over Housley

'Vegas General Manager George McPhee has the hockey world knocking on his door regarding the upcoming expansion draft. The goal in Buffalo is to have McPhee take one of the Sabres’ bloated contracts. Matt Moulson is one of the candidates.' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: Doubling down on expansion draft ideas

'Asplund will remain in Sweden for another season, he told Värmlands Folkblad, a Swedish news service. He said he discussed the decision with new Sabres GM Jason Botterill.' … [Read more...] about Report: After talking with Sabres, Rasmus Asplund will stay in Sweden

'The Hurricanes released their preseason schedule Thursday, and they open their exhibitions Sept. 18 in Buffalo. The Monday night game will start at 7 p.m. in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to host Hurricanes in preseason game

'So it's a rough balance for Botterill, but he certainly realizes he needs to do something on defense for next season. Closing the deal with KHL blueliner Victor Antipin will certainly help. Brendan Guhle seems like he should be in the NHL next season but the Botterill model is more likely to keep him in Rochester for at least half the season, so another veteran defenseman is … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Kane trade a growing topic at Cup final

'He will be talking with Buffalo GM Jason Botterill. “We’ve had one conversation so far that went really well,” McPhee said. “I imagine things will pick up next week. He’s certainly had a lot going on as well.”' … [Read more...] about Vegas’ McPhee has Sabres’ attention, along with every other team

'The emphasis is on defensemen who can move the puck. The prospects at the NHL Scouting Combine were aware.' … [Read more...] about NHL Scouting Combine Notebook: Sabres can find D; yelling for Buffalo

'Each time Eichel scores in a game, C.J. grabs a puck from the family stash and places it atop the tower. An updated picture is then tweeted from the Eichel Tower account. There are currently 48 numbered pucks in the tower, one for each goal in Eichel's two NHL seasons.' … [Read more...] about ‘Eichel Tower’ family recalls magical day in Nashville with Sabres star

'The Sabres’ interview contingent ranged from four to eight people, according to the top prospects. Jason Botterill has replaced Tim Murray as general manager and sat in the meetings. Scouting heads Rob Murphy and Greg Royce are gone, so others took the reins. Kevin Devine, the director of player personnel, was at the table along with head amateur scout Jeff Crisp, amateur … [Read more...] about New leader means new approach for Sabres’ draft interviews

'Estephan was one of the highest-scoring prospects in the organization, though his skating has been questioned throughout his career. The center had 35 goals and 89 points in 68 games with Lethbridge of the Western Hockey League, then added 11 goals and 24 points in 18 playoff games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres don’t sign Estephan by deadline, relinquish rights

'Meanwhile, the Sabres have until 5 p.m. Thursday to sign forward prospects Giorgio Estephan and Gustav Possler. If they don’t, they lose their rights to the players.' … [Read more...] about Eichel boosts Buffalo to Petersen; Estephan, Sabres on clock

'The Sabres signed Johansson to a three-year, entry-level deal Wednesday. Buffalo selected the 21-year-old in the third round of the 2014 NHL Draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Swedish goalie Jonas Johansson

'Petersen leaves school having made 90 straight starts. He led the Fighting Irish to the Frozen Four this season while going 23-12-5 with a .926 save percentage and six shutouts.' … [Read more...] about Cal Petersen leaves Notre Dame, giving Sabres 30 days to sign him