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'Granato's deal with the Sabres is for three years, a source told ESPN.' … [Read more...] about Don Granato officially named head coach of the Buffalo Sabres

'The 2021 NHL draft, which will be held virtually July 23-24, doesn't have a franchise-level prospect like recent first overall picks Alexis Lafreniere and Jack Hughes. Among the top prospects this year are University of Michigan center Matthew Beniers and defenseman Owen Power; U.S. national development program defenseman Luke Hughes; and Swedish Hockey League center William … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres win 2021 NHL draft lottery; Seattle Kraken get second overall pick

'Adams said the Sabres, who finished in last place in the NHL this season, had to be willing to look at "any and all scenarios" to help the franchise improve. For Eichel and forward Sam Reinhart -- the team's leading scorer, who said he didn't want to go through another rebuild in Buffalo -- Adams said the team wants players who are committed to the franchise.' … [Read more...] about Disgruntled Buffalo Sabres star Jack Eichel hasn’t requested trade, GM Kevyn Adams says

'Eichel said he struggled with a handful of injuries this season, from a cracked rib suffered in training camp to an abdominal injury from last year that still bothered him. But it was the way the Sabres handled his neck injury that caused the schism between the team and its franchise player. When asked why he didn't simply get the surgery or treatment he felt he needed, Eichel … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel says there is ‘disconnect’ with Buffalo Sabres over how neck injury was handled

'"He means a lot to me personally. I love the fact that he has such strong and visible emotions of the game. I've reminded him numerous times that he's got to make sure he finds the fun in all of this, too. Sometimes a lot of these great athletes are so intense, and there's so much demand on them that they feel like they can't have fun. It becomes such a business. They're … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres’ Jack Eichel to miss rest of season with neck injury

'Hall's 0.51 points per game is a career worst, and he carries a minus-21 rating, fourth worst in the NHL this season.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres agree to trade Taylor Hall to Boston Bruins, source says

'The Sabres have been one of the league's biggest disappointments this season. After enduring an 18-game winless streak, the longest of the salary-cap era, and firing coach Ralph Krueger in March, Buffalo is poised to miss the playoffs for the 10th consecutive season. It is the NHL's longest postseason drought.' … [Read more...] about Florida Panthers acquire Brandon Montour from Buffalo Sabres for third-round pick

'Hall has just two goals and 19 assists in 37 games this season, along with a career-worst minus-21 rating. He was traded from New Jersey to Arizona last season for a first-round pick, a third-round pick and three prospects; the Devils retained 50% of Hall's contract. Hall, an 11-year veteran who was drafted No. 1 overall by Edmonton in 2010, has appeared in only 14 playoff … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres winger Taylor Hall sitting out ahead of trade deadline

'He went to the hospital in October after feeling fatigued. "It was a combination of pneumonia and another bacteria in my blood," he said. "And within hours, I couldn't breathe anymore. I was just fighting for breath. I was just fighting for oxygen, just trying to catch air."' … [Read more...] about The human side of the Buffalo Sabres’ 18-game winless streak of 2021

'"Tonight was a full 60 minutes where everyone was moving and feeling good," Montour said. "It was a tough stretch. You never want to lose. The streak we had, everyone was talking about it. Everyone had something to say. But the guys have been positive through the tough time we've been dealing with here."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres snap 18-game winless streak with victory over Philadelphia Flyers

'The Sabres are not a good hockey team -- and will get worse as players are removed from the lineup ahead of the trade deadline -- but they aren't totally incompetent.' … [Read more...] about The Buffalo Sabres’ epic winless streak continues: Who is most at fault, and how do they get back on track?

'When the Sabres built a 3-0 advantage, William Hill Sportsbook posted Buffalo at -2500 on the live money line. It didn't work out.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres’ winless streak hits 18 games after collapse in third period against Philadelphia Flyers

'Staal, 36, played 32 games for Buffalo this season after being acquired from the Minnesota Wild in the offseason. Much was expected from the veteran center, but like the rest of the last-place Sabres he was a disappointment: three goals, seven assists and a minus-20 in those games.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres trade center Eric Staal to Montreal Canadiens for pair of 2021 picks

'As the Sabres continue their plummet to the bottom, what's the thinking for firing Krueger? And could more big changes be coming soon to Buffalo?' … [Read more...] about What’s next for the Buffalo Sabres after Ralph Krueger firing?

'Adams said Krueger, like everything else around the team, is being evaluated as the season continues. Adams says he's looking at decisions that would impact the Sabres in the short term and long term, but that the belief the players have in Krueger is something he has had to balance in his evaluation process.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams evaluating Ralph Krueger amid team’s woes