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'There’s risk involved in any contract but particularly those given to athletes with shorter track records of success, like the seven-year, $50 million deal the club gave Tage Thompson in August following his breakout 38-goal season while playing center in the NHL for the first time. The Sabres weighed past performance when preparing offers for both players, but the final … [Read more...] about Analyzing the Sabres’ 7-year ‘investment’ in defenseman Mattias Samuelsson

'More prospects will arrive in Rochester and important veterans are back, including West Seneca native Sean Malone. Some of the bigger names in the Sabres’ burgeoning prospect pipeline, including Matt Savoie, are playing elsewhere this season, but the Amerks’ roster again is filled with young, intriguing talent that wants to make it to Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres have another group of prospects learning in Rochester

'Crozier left the Sabres in 1974 after the team failed to make the playoffs, coaching the Vancouver Blazers of the World Hockey Association. He returned to Buffalo 10 years later to serve as an assistant coach under Scotty Bowman during the 1984-85 season. When Bowman was fired in 1986, Crozier left coaching and worked in scouting and then as a team ambassador in alumni … [Read more...] about Joe Crozier, Sabres coach who formed French Connection and took team to first playoff berth, dies at 93

'“We know their potential skill,” Granato said. “We know they're (talented) and, like I said, they compete, they're dedicated to improvement. If they weren't, they wouldn't be here because they need to improve. They need to get better, they need to acclimate to size, strength, speed of NHL players. They're behind right now and it's going to take them a bit, but we know their … [Read more...] about Jack Quinn, JJ Peterka ready to learn through ‘ups and downs’ with Sabres

'“You know, no matter what we did, we want to win and win more,” Granato said. “And I've said it many times, if there's one thing I'm greedy about, it's wanting to win. I'll take more and more. … Things might look good, good things might look great, but don't we want better? I don't want to settle for good or great. I want better, better. So, that's easy. That's the mindset.”' … [Read more...] about Unsatisified by fine finish, Sabres strive to reach another level in 2022-23

'“I feel like we know each other better than anybody else, having gone through all the highs and lows and being there to support each other,” Rachel added while cradling Brooks.' … [Read more...] about ‘You want what’s best for him:’ How Tage Thompson’s wife helped fuel his Sabres emergence

'But things are different under Don Granato. Skinner is a first-line player again, a 33-goal scorer last season who could push 40 again.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Jeff Skinner is scoring, smiling and chirping. But when will he and the Sabres finally get to the playoffs?

'21. Buffalo Sabres. Will the good vibes of March, April and training camp continue? Will Owen Power win the Calder? Stay tuned. Fun ride ahead.' … [Read more...] about NHL power rankings: Avalanche have real shot to repeat but a strong field of challengers to tackle

'Sabres in Atlantic: 6th.' … [Read more...] about How we see it: Predictions for Sabres’ record and leaders, playoff teams, NHL awards

'“I think we’ve done a really good job allowing our fans to get to know him for 10 years,” said Chrisanne Bellas, the Sabres vice president of broadcasting. “I look it at as a new era for the Sabres and a new era for Sabres broadcasts. It is Dan’s opportunity to make it his own.”' … [Read more...] about With ‘Elvis’ retired, this is Dan Dunleavy’s moment with Sabres

'"It's just a tremendous honor and I couldn't be more proud," Okposo said after practice in LECOM Harborcenter. "I'm just gonna continue to be myself. If you start to act a different way, or do things differently, the guys see through that in a heartbeat. You can't fool anybody. So authenticity is definitely number one on my list."' … [Read more...] about It’s a proud moment for Kyle Okposo to earn the letter as Sabres captain

'Both Luukkonen and Pilut had good showings in training camp but were simply victims of numbers. Pilut didn't score in three games but tied Dylan Cozens for the team lead in assists with three while Luukkonen posted a 2.00 goals-against average and .933 save percentage in his two starts, stopping 56 of 60 shots.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: The roster is set as Pilut and Luukkonen head to Rochester

'Okposo, 34, remained a sounding board for all players, no matter their experience, and encouraged everyone with the Sabres in Don Granato’s first season as coach to feel comfortable being themselves.' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo named Sabres’ captain for the 2022-23 season

'Cozens had the remarkable training camp and preseason the Sabres expected of him. He attacked the middle of the ice, won puck battles and, most important, made his linemates better. This is a continuation of what we saw in the second half of last season. Though Cozens totaled only two goals after the All-Star break, he consistently generated scoring chances. At the IIHF World … [Read more...] about Sabres’ preseason clarified final roster, revealed notable breakout candidate

'Meanwhile, KeyBank Center ranks 68th among venues to attend, with a total cost of $367 per game, including an overnight AirBnb stay. At Buffalo Sabres games, fans pay an average of $11 for beer, $5.50 for soft drinks, $5.50 for hot dogs, and $55.42 for tickets, according to the rankings.' … [Read more...] about How the cost of a beer, hot dogs and an Airbnb stack up for Bills and Sabres games