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'My big questions for Friday and the next week or two: What does Dallas do with Jason Robertson? Does Pittsburgh find a new home for Bryan Rust or Erik Karlsson? Are center Elias Pettersson and goalie Thatcher Demko staying or going in Vancouver? Has right-handed defenseman Noah Dobson priced himself out of Long Island? Are there new bluelines to patrol for K’Andre Miller of … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Day one of the draft just part of a big day ahead for the NHL

'Kesselring, 25, is a 6-foot-5 right-shot defenseman who gives the Sabres a new option to play next to Owen Power on Buffalo's second pair. He had seven goals, 22 assists and a plus-4 rating for Utah last season. Doan, the son of former Arizona Coyotes captain Shane Doan, scored seven goals with 12 assists and was a minus-2 in 51 games with Utah. He just completed his second … [Read more...] about Reports: Sabres to trade JJ Peterka to Utah as part of three-player deal

'But the trade also continues general manager Kevyn Adams' pattern of always being backed into a corner to send the best player in the deal out of town.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: In wake of flimsy Peterka return, more big Sabres moves have to be on the way

'Seven years ago, the Sabres selected Dahlin as the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft, and he has blossomed into an NHL All-Star, a two-time Swedish Olympian and a team captain. His reputation continues to grow. The draft begins at 7 p.m. Friday in Los Angeles and Dahlin has become a blueprint for up-and-coming Swedish defensemen who could be drafted this weekend.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres drafted Rasmus Dahlin at No. 1 in 2018. He’s become a prototype for Swedish NHL hopefuls

'Adams said the Sabres’ exit interviews with Peterka were “very positive, productive, honest conversations,” but when asked if Peterka had asked to be traded, Adams didn’t move into specifics. However, he shot down reports that the Sabres would buy out Samuelsson – which would cost just over $714,000 a year through the 2034-35 season, per Puckpedia.com – but did not address and … [Read more...] about Sabres, general manager Kevyn Adams face trade speculation, NHL draft

'Adams said at one point Tuesday that he feels bad for the fans. This organization sure has a funny way of showing it.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: It’s full steam ahead for the SS Sabre, even as the GM’s course gets shakier

'Barring a trade, projections for the first-round pick are varied for the Sabres, as mock drafts from multiple publications project the Sabres to draft defenseman Kashawn Aitcheson of Barrie of the Ontario Hockey League, center Roger McQueen of the Brandon Wheat Kings of the Western Hockey League or right wing Victor Eklund of Djurgardens of the Swedish Hockey League.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres hold 10 picks in this year’s NHL draft

'The Sabres will play three home games and three road games during the preseason. Broadcast and ticket information for preseason games will be available at a later date.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce preseason schedule, open Sept. 22 at Columbus

'Mogilny, the right winger who joined center Pat LaFontaine in a 1-2 combination for all-time by scoring 76 goals for the 1992-93 Sabres, will be inducted Nov. 10 in Toronto. He is part of an eight-member class that includes former NHL players Zdeno Chara, Duncan Keith and Joe Thornton, and Canadian women’s star Jennifer Botterill, the sister of former Sabres general manager … [Read more...] about Alexander Mogilny’s long wait ends as ex-Sabres great is finally elected to Hockey Hall of Fame

'Kashawn Aitcheson: Left-handed defenseman, Barrie Colts (Ontario Hockey League). He’s noted for his toughness, but scored 26 goals with 33 assists in 64 games, including nine power-play goals.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres have the No. 9 pick in the NHL draft. What are their options with the pick?

'The Sabres need to sign a goalie with experience, one who can take on the role that James Reimer provided for Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen. Designate UPL the No. 1 goalie, with the understanding that it’s his job to keep or lose, knowing the Sabres will have a proven backup and Devon Levi working in the wings in Rochester.' … [Read more...] about 5 questions the Sabres face before the NHL draft and free agency

'In a forward-heavy draft after the Islanders presumably take Erie defenseman Matthew Schaefer at No. 1, there could be all sorts of top kids to choose from with the ninth pick. The Sabres could have a chance to go with one of the talented forwards who may drop there, or a defenseman like Seattle’s Radim Mrtka, Barrie’s Kashawn Aitcheson or Tri-City’s Jackson Smith.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Trading a top 10 pick can be tough, but Sabres have to be in the market to do it

'The foundation has given more than $1.5 million over the last decade to support the council's East Buffalo community center that now provides services for more than 7,000 people each year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Foundation helping keep ‘doors open’ at East Side community center

'It was Botterill, remember, who didn’t want to give Reinhart a long-term contract when Reinhart was interested in signing one with the team, and it’s never really surfaced whether that was the GM acting on his hockey instincts or following orders of owner Terry Pegula.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Panthers’ latest Stanley Cup victory is another entry to list of Sabres what-ifs

'The four-day development camp will begin with on-ice sessions at 1:30 p.m. June 30, 9 a.m. July 1 and 10:30 a.m. July 2. The camp will conclude with a 3-on-3 tournament that begins at 9:30 a.m. July 3.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to host development camp June 30-July 3