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'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

Tampa Bay hosts Buffalo after Goncalves’ 2-goal performance (AP) Nuts & Bolts: Sabres in town for Sunday night matchup (TampaBayLightning.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Tampa Bay Coverage

Panthers outlast Sabres in shootout, keep faint hopes alive of hosting a first-round playoff series (Miami Herald) Recap: Panthers 3, Sabres 2 (SO) (FloridaPanthers.com) Photo gallery (FloridaPanthers.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Florida Coverage

'"If anyone wants a good deal on Buffalo gear, we can definitely have a discussion," said Jason Gendron, general manager at Sports Experts, which sells professional sports merchandise.' … [Read more...] about Whitehorse retailer stuck with Buffalo Sabres merch after trade sends Dylan Cozens to Ottawa

Florida takes on Buffalo in Atlantic Division play (AP) Preview: Barkov, Reinhart out as Panthers host Sabres (FloridaPanthers.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Florida Coverage

Columbus Blue Jackets' comeback win over Buffalo Sabres preserves playoff hopes (Columbus Dispatch) Jet Greaves keys Columbus Blue Jackets' comeback against Buffalo Sabres: 3 takeaways (Columbus Dispatch) Photo gallery (Columbus Dispatch) Winning Thoughts: Greaves shines as Jackets rally past Sabres (BlueJackets.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Columbus Coverage