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'“If I can get to a point where I can get trusted like that, that’s where my game could really take off and I could really take a big step of being a very good all-around d-man,” Kesselring said. “That’s kind of the goal at the start when I first get there ... and once I have their trust, then kind of let the offensive side take over. That comes to me a little more naturally to … [Read more...] about NH’s Kesselring expecting bigger role, vying for trust with Buffalo Sabres

Blackhawks open free-agency day by trading for Sam Lafferty, again (Chicago Sun Times) Blackhawks acquire Sam Lafferty in trade with Sabres (WMAQ-TV) Blackhawks bring back Sam Lafferty; contract extension talks coming with some players (WBBM-TV) Release: Blackhawks Acquire Sam Lafferty from Sabres (Blackhawks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Chicago Coverage

After two years with Red Wings, goaltender signs with Sabres (Ann Arbor News) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Detroit Coverage

Penguins start Day 2 of the NHL draft with another trade, adding Connor Clifton and the 39th pick (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Penguins acquire defenseman Connor Clifton, 2nd-round pick in trade with Sabres (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Penguins Acquire Defenseman Connor Clifton and the 2025 39th Overall Pick from the Buffalo Sabres in Exchange For Conor Timmins and Isaac … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Pittsburgh Coverage

How the Utah Mammoth pulled off — and won — the blockbuster trade for J.J. Peterka (Salt Lake Tribune) How these Utah Mammoth players reacted to getting traded: ‘Kind of in shock’ (Salt Lake Tribune) JJ Peterka was ‘excited to come to Utah,’ GM says (Salt Lake City Deseret News) Analyzing The Utah Mammoth’s Trade For Sabres Forward JJ Peterka (KSL-FM) Armstrong Discusses … [Read more...] about Friday’s Utah Coverage

'The Sabres have done a poor job of providing a competent defense partner for both Rasmus Dahlin and Owen Power, whether it has been through the draft, trades or free agency. At No. 9, Buffalo should be right at the end of the run on centers going to San Jose, Chicago, Utah, Nashville, Philadelphia, Boston and Seattle.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo likely looking at defenders in draft

Utah Mammoth just traded for this top forward, reports say (Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Mammoth acquire JJ Peterka in major trade (Salt Lake City Deseret News) Utah Mammoth Trade Josh Doan & Michael Kesselring For Buffalo’s JJ Peterka (KSL-FM) Mammoth acquire J.J. Peterka in big trade with Buffalo (KVTX-TV) Utah Mammoth trade for Buffalo forward JJ Peterka, who signs 5-year … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Utah Coverage

'As part of the transaction, Peterka – who was set to become a restricted free agent – signed a five-year extension with Utah with an average annual value of $7.7 million.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade J.J. Peterka to Mammoth in massive pre-NHL draft shakeup

'It’s my understanding that Kekalainen took the job in part because he, too, likes and respects Adams. Kekalainen, soon to turn 59, has served in different capacities in NHL front offices since 1999. He was the Jackets' GM for 12 years and made it to the playoffs five times. He has a reputation for drafting and developing talent. Adams, 50, has had five rocky years as Sabres … [Read more...] about Jarmo Kekalainen joins Kevyn Adams with Buffalo Sabres in NHL merging of the downtrodden

'In Finland, Kekäläinen built a championship team for HIFK in 1998 and later served as the Jokerit's top man.' … [Read more...] about NHL club hires Jarmo Kekäläinen

Flyers end season with a 5-4 loss at the Buffalo Sabres (Philadelphia Inquirer) Flyers learn NHL draft lottery fate, have fourth-best odds for No. 1 (Philadelphia Inquirer) Flyers know their draft lottery odds after dropping season finale (NBC Sports Philadelphia) Flyers Fall in Season Finale, Lock Up 4th-Best Odds (WENJ-FM) Postgame 5: Flyers Bow to Buffalo in Season … [Read more...] about Friday’s Philadelphia Coverage

Sabres take on the Flyers on losing streak (AP) Flyers-Sabres Preview: The Final Curtain (WENJ-FM) RAV4 Things: Flyers @ Sabres (PhiladelphiaFlyers.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Philadelphia Coverage

Marner hits 100 points, Maple Leafs clinch Atlantic Division title in win (Toronto Sun) Maple Leafs fully buy in with Craig Berube, win Atlantic Division (Toronto Sun) It’s a milestone night for Mitch Marner, Auston Matthews and the first-place Maple Leafs (Toronto Star) Maple Leafs set for Battle of Ontario: 'It'll be a bloodbath' (Sportsnet) Maple Leafs have credible base … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Toronto Coverage

Toronto brings 3-game win streak into matchup with Buffalo (AP) Leafs determined to get rare division title ‘out of the way’ in Buffalo (TSN) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Toronto Coverage

Lightning get back on track with win over Sabres (Tampa Bay Times) Lightning Knock Off Sabres (WDAE-FM) Recap: Lightning 7, Sabres 4 (TampaBayLightning.com) Mishkin's Extra Shift: Lightning 7, Sabres 4 (TampaBayLightning.com) The Backcheck: Dynamic second-period offense gives Bolts Sunday win over Sabres (TampaBayLightning.com) Photo gallery (TampaBayLightning.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Tampa Bay Coverage