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'Neuchev is also the third member of the Sabres' 2022 draft class to sign an entry-level contract, joining Matt Savoie, Noah Ostlund and Jiri Kulich.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Russian prospect Viktor Neuchev to entry-level contract

'“I think there was a lot of internal pressure and wait-and-see for him because he had an injury-plagued year the season before,” Granato explained at his end-of-season press conference. "And to his credit, he made it through. He's the only player for us to play all 82 games. So, I think the first part of the season was like, ‘Just stay healthy, just stay healthy’ as a priority … [Read more...] about How does Casey Mittelstadt’s breakthrough impact the Sabres’ offseason plans?

'We all know what happened here. Lots of guys in Blue and Gold felt they had to go elsewhere to have a playoff chance. But how was McCabe to know the Blackhawks were going to tear it all down hoping to land Connor Bedard just when he thought he was going to have his chance?' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: After years of toil, former Sabres defenseman Jake McCabe finally gets playoff chance

'In the spring of 2024, the Sabres darn well better be playing playoff hockey.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Bruins and Lightning go belly up in the playoffs and Sabres’ gap in Atlantic keeps shrinking

'Who has now gone the longest without winning a series? None other than your Buffalo Sabres, who haven't won one since their second-round triumph over the New York Rangers in 2007.' … [Read more...] about Series victory by Leafs adds new drought to Sabres’ postseason resume

'“Kim and our family have entered a new season in our lives,” Terry Pegula said in the video shown to a crowd of 300-plus at Eastern Hills Wesleyan Church. Another 300-350 people joined a livestream of the event, which was co-organized by Kim’s alma mater, Houghton University. “The beginning of this season has been difficult,” Terry Pegula continued. “But we ask, with God’s … [Read more...] about The prayerful goal for Bills and Sabres owner Kim Pegula: ‘Full recovery’

'Ehrhoff had seven years left on his deal so his buyout thus is spread over 14 years. But under the one-time arrangement, it does not count against the team's cap. The Sabres give Ehrhoff a payment of $857,143 each year on July 1 (his final one is scheduled for 2027), and don't have any cap hit to account for him.' … [Read more...] about Ex-Sabres defenseman Christian Ehrhoff, on the payroll through 2027-28, comes out of retirement to play in Germany

'As for potential trade targets, the Sabres should look at Rasmus Andersson (Calgary), Shea Theodore (Vegas) and Connor Murphy (Chicago). Potential free-agent options are Carson Soucy, Matt Dumba, Scott Mayfield and Ryan Graves.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Mailbag: How will GM Kevyn Adams try to acquire another defenseman?

'Brandon Montour nearly doubled his career high with a 73-point season in Florida that left him tied for fifth in scoring by defensemen with Dahlin. Ryan O'Reilly might be rekindling the magic of 2019 in St. Louis with the Leafs, and Toronto added Jake McCabe at the trade deadline and has put him on its top defense pair with T.J. Brodie. Sam Reinhart had his second straight … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: There’s plenty of ex-Sabres to follow in the Stanley Cup Playoffs

'We’ve likely seen the last of Olofsson in a Sabres uniform. He’s entering the final year of his contract and struggled at 5-on-5 to the point that he was a healthy scratch in five straight must-win games. There will be plenty of interest in Olofsson, especially if Buffalo retains salary. Pro sports are all about roles and there are teams that need someone such as Olofsson to … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: Analyzing the depth chart and where GM Kevyn Adams will add this summer

'"That net is nobody's right now when we talk about the future," said Granato. "It's got to be earned and then re-earned and re-earned again. And that has to become that habit, that competitive mindset and good franchises become great when you have internal competition."' … [Read more...] about How will Buffalo Sabres handle their goalies after Devon Levi ‘earned’ the net?

'“You guys know my style,” said Adams. “I believe in when you have core pieces that you feel are going to be a very important part of your franchise, I like to be proactive. Both him and Owen are critical pieces of this franchise moving forward and I certainly have let their agents know how we feel about them, and we’ll work at it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres trying to sign Rasmus Dahlin, Owen Power to long-term contracts

'"This year, you watch it with the intent that you're there. That you'll be there 12 months from now," Granato said. "And I think we're in a position where it's appropriate to do that. And so you're visualizing your team. The 82 games next year, if it's an entry into the playoffs, what can you be working on situationally that's going to help you?"' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Watching playoffs this year finally takes on added meaning for Sabres’ brass

'The Sabres averaged a 5.4 rating for the season, up 38% from the 3.9 rating they averaged in the 2021-22 season.' … [Read more...] about Alan Pergament: Sabres’ ratings up 38% for season; Dan Dunleavy’s season also a success

'The Sabres went 25-13-3 on the road this season – and their 53 points equal the most by any non-playoff team since the 2005 NHL lockout (Boston had the same record and point total in 2015-16). It was the second-highest total in franchise history, surpassed only by the 54 points (25-12-4) earned by the 2006-07 Presidents' Trophy team.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres thrived on the road and now have to figure out the homefront