'Guelli, who will start in mid-April, comes from his role as chief business officer of the New York Giants. Prior to his five years there, the 59-year-old served as the COO of the Charlotte Hornets. A Rochester, New York, native, Guelli has previously worked with the Bills as the team's SVP of business ventures for over a decade (1998-2009).' … [Read more...] about Pete Guelli named COO of Buffalo Bills, Sabres
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Sabres trade Kyle Okposo to Panthers for Calle Sjalin, '24 pick
'With Okposo being on a one-year deal worth $2.5 million, the Sabres did not have to retain any salary with the full freight of his contract going to the Panthers. Cap Friendly projects the defending Eastern Conference champions have less than $1.4 million remaining in cap space.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Kyle Okposo to Panthers for Calle Sjalin, ’24 pick
Avalanche acquire Casey Mittelstadt, Sean Walker in trades
'For Byram, the trade to Buffalo is a fresh start. Drafted fourth overall in 2019 by the Avalanche, Byram, 22, has dealt with injuries and inconsistencies that slowed his overall progress. He has tallied 23 goals and 63 points in 146 NHL games thus far and will now join a Sabres' blue line filled with up-and-coming talents such as Dahlin, Owen Power and Mattias Samuelsson.' … [Read more...] about Avalanche acquire Casey Mittelstadt, Sean Walker in trades
How the NHL's first Winter Classic overcame many hurdles
'Finally, the NHL got a "yes." It was from Larry Quinn, the former managing partner of the Buffalo Sabres. "Larry was very forward thinking about a lot of things, as a business guy as well as a hockey guy. And so he raised his hand and said, 'We'll host,'" recalled Collins.' … [Read more...] about How the NHL’s first Winter Classic overcame many hurdles
Sabres' Tage Thompson returns as Red Wings await Patrick Kane debut
'"I wouldn't say [I felt rushed] at all," Thompson said after the Sabres' morning skate Tuesday. "If he didn't get hurt, I still feel like today would have been a good timeline for me. Obviously, I had a schedule [in mind], but it feels good. There's been no issues. And obviously I got cleared medically, so it's just up to me now [to play]."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson returns as Red Wings await Patrick Kane debut
Sabres hire ex-NHL goalie Craig Anderson as liaison
'Anderson, who played his last game with the Sabres in April after 20 seasons in the NHL, has been hired as a "hockey liaison" by the organization. The part-time role doesn't make him a coach or an executive. According to the Sabres, Anderson will be "a trusted voice in the Sabres' locker room, providing insight, guidance, and support" to the players and coaching staff.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hire ex-NHL goalie Craig Anderson as liaison
How the Sabres changed their culture to change their results
'"Our veterans have gotten that room to the point where today, right now, the players know they should go out each night and know they're capable of winning. It's much different than before," head coach Don Granato told ESPN in September. "We've grown from where, two years ago, we drafted Owen Power [No. 1 overall], which means we were not in a good position in the standings. … [Read more...] about How the Sabres changed their culture to change their results
Sabres sign defenseman Owen Power to 7-year extension
'Getting both Dahlin and Power, who scored four goals and 35 points in 79 games last season, signed to a pair of long-term contracts also comes in the start of what has a chance to be a franchise-shifting season for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign defenseman Owen Power to 7-year extension
Sabres bolster blue line, add Erik Johnson, Connor Clifton
'The 35-year-old Johnson is signing a one-year deal worth $3.25 million. Sources told ESPN's Emily Kaplan the deal also includes a $1.25 million signing bonus.' … [Read more...] about Sabres bolster blue line, add Erik Johnson, Connor Clifton
Sabres' playoff hopes dashed as drought hits 12 seasons
'"Honestly, it's pretty empty," Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin said being out of the playoffs again. "I didn't know I was going to feel like this. But, you know, it is what it is. But the boys have fought hard and now we know what we're capable of. We played in a couple months or so, but a little too late."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ playoff hopes dashed as drought hits 12 seasons
Sabres add depth, size up front, land Jordan Greenway from Wild
'Greenway, who is 6-foot-6, is a defense-first forward with a physical edge who can complement skilled players around him. The 26-year-old had a career-best season in 2021-22, with 10 goals and 27 points in 62 games but has struggled to produce offensively for much of this year (two goals and seven points in 45 games).' … [Read more...] about Sabres add depth, size up front, land Jordan Greenway from Wild
Buffalo Sabres lock up young center Dylan Cozens for 7 years
'Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams also extended top-pairing defenseman Mattias Samuelsson to a seven-year, $30 million pact earlier this year, again showing Buffalo's commitment to building from within.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres lock up young center Dylan Cozens for 7 years
Sabres' Jeff Skinner banned 3 for Jake Guentzel cross-check
'The sequence began when Guentzel made what the NHL called "light contact" with goaltender Craig Anderson, who had covered the puck. Skinner skated over to Guentzel and jabbed his stick in the Penguins winger's side. The players then exchanged slashes before Skinner delivered a cross-check to Guentzel's shoulder and then another forceful one that targeted Guentzel's face.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jeff Skinner banned 3 for Jake Guentzel cross-check
Sabres' Tage Thompson ties team record with 5 goals vs. Columbus
'Thompson tied the mark at 16:07 of the second period, which put the Sabres up 7-2 on their way to a 9-4 win. It was his 21st goal of the season. He became the second Buffalo player with five goals in a game, joining Dave Andreychuk, who accomplished the feat against the Boston Bruins on Feb. 6, 1986.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson ties team record with 5 goals vs. Columbus
Jack Eichel channels Buffalo fans' 'energy' in revenge hat trick
'After each score, Eichel -- on a seven-game point streak of his own -- taunted the assembled crowd with the same gusto it had shown him with never-ending boos from the moment his skates hit the ice 35 seconds into the game.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel channels Buffalo fans’ ‘energy’ in revenge hat trick