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'Sabres place in East...8th...7th...7th.' … [Read more...] about How we see it: News’ predictions for Sabres, NHL

'“It still bugs me,” Dahlin told reporters during locker cleanout. “We were so close. I know that this team can play in a playoff series. That’s what bothers me a lot. I don’t want to go home. I don’t want to go home to Sweden, I want to be in Buffalo playing for a Cup, for sure.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign defenseman Rasmus Dahlin to 8-year, $88 million contract

'You can say that Gilbert Perreault was the Face of the Franchise through the ‘70s and into the ‘80s, and Pat LaFontaine and then Dominik Hasek had that role in the ‘90s before Ryan Miller wore that mantle until he was traded in 2014. Since then, there’s been lots of hope. It was supposed to be Eichel, but we know how that ended. After lots of twists since being drafted No. 1 … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: A record-setting deal makes Rasmus Dahlin the Face of the Franchise for the long term

'The Sabres have approximately $33.375 million in cap space for 2024-25, according to the industry-leading website, CapFriendly.com, and, in addition to Power, they have a few notable restricted free agents that may be due for pay raises after this season: Casey Mittelstadt, Peyton Krebs and Henri Jokiharju.' … [Read more...] about How signing Rasmus Dahlin helps Sabres prepare for future contract negotiations

'With his signing of an eight-year, $88 million deal, defenseman Rasmus Dahlin has the largest salary cap hit in Sabres history.' … [Read more...] about With Rasmus Dahlin’s new deal, here are the top salary cap hits in Sabres history

'The Sabres decided not to trade Comrie this summer after they signed Tokarski and Devin Cooley to two-way contracts that pay a combined $850,000 for them to play in Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Sabres must settle on a reliable second goalie to complement Devon Levi

'Bryson is coming off his worst NHL season but possesses two important traits that separated him from the competition. He’s an exceptional skater, understands how to use his strengths to thwart rush chances and he breaks the puck out better than Stillman or Clague. The latter are is vital in Don Granato’s system because a smart first pass allows the Sabres to get to their … [Read more...] about Sabres’ latest cuts signal that Zach Benson, Jacob Bryson will be on roster

'Again, the Sabres were sloppy on defense around their goalie Friday night and allowed four goals in a span of 8:27 during the second period to the star-studded Pittsburgh Penguins in a 7-4 loss in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ‘ready to go,’ shift focus to opening night after challenging preseason finale

'“I think when you’re injured it’s easy to kind of shy away and be on a little bit of an island, but I think I’ve done a good job and the other guys have done a good job with including me in everything,” Savoie told reporters Friday morning following his first skate with the Sabres since training camp began last month. “Me being in team meetings, learning lots about the system, … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Matt Savoie clears another hurdle in recovery from ‘devastating’ injury

'Buffalo is going to open this season with around $8.7 million in cap space, according to Capfriendly.com, but that money is quickly soaked up for next season already when you consider what the Sabres are going to have to pay Rasmus Dahlin and Owen Power. That duo is making about a combined $6.9 million this year – and will likely be looking at $18 million to $20 million for … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: A jump in the salary cap is well-timed for Sabres’ needs

'“Just had a nagging thing kind of pop up that I’ve dealt with before,” Johnson said after practice Thursday. “(If it was) regular season, I’m playing, but we just wanted to be smart about it and not have it linger into the season. And honestly, I really think you get a lot out of practice here the way we practice, so I’m not concerned at all. I’m ready to get to the real … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Erik Johnson to make preseason debut in finale vs. Pens

'The Sabres didn’t cover the front of their net. Inaccurate passes led to turnovers and odd-man rushes. They were trying to out-skill the Blue Jackets, rather than earning scoring chances through hard work. Five of their top six defensemen were in the lineup, as well as Alex Tuch, Casey Mittelstadt, JJ Peterka and Victor Olofsson, among others, yet their performance showed how … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres’ struggles in front of UPL adds intrigue to goalie dilemma

'The 6-foot-5, 230-pound Murray has been trying to stick with the Sabres since first turning pro in 2019. At this point, he has been playing for the other 31 NHL teams as much as he is for Buffalo. Clearing waivers to get back to Rochester – where he collected a career-high 23 goals and 49 points last season – is far from a sure bet.' … [Read more...] about Sabres might lose burly winger Brett Murray on waivers, which could be his quickest path to NHL

'Ten years and 625 NHL games later, no one has seen more in KeyBank Center over the last decade than the player long dubbed the “Latvian Locomotive.” Drafted in the first round in 2012, Girgensons has played for six head coaches and four general managers during his time in Buffalo and never had a sniff of the playoffs until last season’s near-miss.' … [Read more...] about A crazy decade after his debut, Zemgus Girgensons is thrilled by Sabres’ path

'Things happen fast in NHL games - and on social media - and they've moved at blazing speed in Cozens' career too. The 2019 first-round draft pick is just 22, but already played 201 NHL games, is opening a seven-year, $49.7 million contract and is coming off a 31-goal, 68-point season.' … [Read more...] about In skill, intensity and even emojis, Dylan Cozens packs a punch in middle for Sabres