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'Greg Royce had been in that role but was fired in April along with former GM Tim Murray. Head amateur scout Jeff Crisp, in his first year in Buffalo after 13 years in Anaheim, essentially filled in that role for the draft last month in Chicago. Crisp has now been promoted to assistant director of amateur scouting.' … [Read more...] about Sabres name Hockey Canada’s Ryan Jankowski director of amateur scouting

'"Summer training for players this age is critical," said assistant GM Randy Sexton. "I've seen it happen in other development camps where you have these high-intensity scrimmages or practices. Kids are competitive by nature and now you've got five kids that are nursing injuries for 2-3 weeks. And that throws a serious wrench into their training regiments. So we need to be … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Why no development camp scrimmage?

'“Youth needs to be part of the movement forward. You see Pittsburgh and where Botterill’s come from, you see the young players they have and how well they played, not only during the season but in the playoffs. I’m one of those guys that wants to step in and be a player that can provide at the National Hockey League level.”' … [Read more...] about New vibe with Sabres is enticing for Bailey, Baptiste, Fasching

'If Guhle can play 20-plus minutes a night for a winning team, that's going to be a huge benefit for him. He's not getting that in the NHL -- yet -- even if he makes the team. But you know new coach Phil Housley is going to love the way Guhle plays.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: For Brendan Guhle, new chances for a first impression

'“I’m a passionate guy and I’m passionate about hockey, but I’m really passionate about Buffalo and Rochester,” said Sexton, who worked with Botterill in Pittsburgh. “We’ve got an opportunity here to do something that is very unique. I’m so incredibly fortunate to have the opportunity to win a Stanley Cup or two, and I want nothing more before I retire than to bring a Stanley … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Sexton eager to build; Larsson signs; Zadorov thinks Russia

'“I’m trying to be proactive because of my native background in helping out the youth and the community,” McCormick said. “There’s not too many native players that have played in the NHL, so it’s something that I can give back to them and show that it happens and you can do it, too.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Cody McCormick done playing but hopes NHL remains in his life

'His career quickly descended into a whirlwind of teams and coaches. The 2012-13 season started with a lockout, so Grigorenko went back to Quebec. When the NHL resumed in January, the Sabres decided to keep the center and burn the first year of his contract. He had just one goal and five points in 25 games, then appeared in two games for Rochester in the playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres No. 1 pick Mikhail Grigorenko signs in Russia

'The 10-player class of 2016 was headlined by first-round pick Alexander Nylander, who spent most of last season in Rochester and then made his NHL debut with Buffalo over the final four games of the season. High-scoring forwards Rasmus Asplund, scheduled to play again in Sweden this year, and London Knights standout Cliff Pu will also return.' … [Read more...] about Entire 2016 and 2017 draft classes slated to attend Sabres’ development camp

'Payne has been an assistant for the Los Angeles Kings for the past five seasons.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hire ex-Blues bench boss Davis Payne as associate coach

'Lehner is among those in line for a significant pay raise. He went 23-26-8 last season with a .920 save percentage, which ranked 12th in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Lehner, Larsson, Beaulieu among 30 players to file for arbitration

'Buffalo fans don't want to hear as much, but the Sabres aren't just few players away from becoming a playoff contender. Botterill is in the process of revamping two teams, Buffalo and Rochester, salvaging whatever he can from assets he inherited and practically starting from scratch under a rookie coach.' … [Read more...] about Bucky Gleason: Sabres are best examined through wide lens

'“I had a good relationship with him,” Johnson said. “He understands my game, and he really took my game to the next level the season I was there. It was a really good fit for me.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie coach Andrew Allen to return for third season

'“We just want to bring excitement back into the city with our team, play exciting hockey and show that the players are willing to put the work in,” Taylor said by phone. “The fans are so passionate here. They love hockey.' … [Read more...] about Chris Taylor plans to instill winning attitude in return to Amerks

'You would think bewilderment over the Sabres losing their co-captains a few hours apart would dissipate over time, experience and perspective. Actually, it's the opposite. It's more troubling now than it was July 1, 2007, when a terrific team lost its heart, soul and credibility through sheer stupidity.' … [Read more...] about Bucky Gleason: Ten years later, Sabres still feeling cause and effect of Drury, Briere

'Here’s an updated look at the Sabres’ depth chart, taking note of any contract situations that could hurt or help a player’s chance of being in Buffalo. A waiver exemption, based on age and experience, allows the player to be sent to Rochester without the risk of being claimed by another team. A two-way deal pays a higher salary in Buffalo and a lower one in Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Projecting the Sabres’ roster as competition for spots heats up