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'Montour, 24, has a $3.3875 million cap hit and is under contract through the 2019-20 season. The right-handed-shooting defenseman has five goals and 20 assist in 62 games this season while averaging a career-high 22 minutes, 40 seconds per game.' … [Read more...] about Ducks trading Brandon Montour to Sabres for 1st-round pick, prospect

'If you live in Buffalo, you don't have much choice. It's pretty mandatory that you get on the Bills train. It's pretty fun. I went to the game [against Jacksonville], and it was a pretty good atmosphere.' … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner on Sabres’ success, joining Bills Mafia and the Hurricanes’ celebrations

'The turnaround isn't a total surprise. Over the summer, ESPN polled 58 players, front-office executives and coaches, and asked them the same question: What team has the capacity to surprise this season? Of the 58 people polled for the question, 29 independently identified Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres move to first, make history after last-place finish in 2017-18

'What gives me pause about the Sabres is that they're clearly a one-line show at this point. Eichel, Skinner and Jason Pominville have accounted for 47 percent of the Sabres' goals this season; as a line, they're rocking a relative goals-for percentage of 27.68 at 5-on-5, which is extraordinary. The good news is that sometimes all you need is one great line to make the … [Read more...] about Will the surprising Sabres make the playoffs this season?

'"You see what they did this summer, and they lost Ryan O'Reilly, obviously, who is a really good player," one player said. "But they added so much depth. Tage Thompson, he's a good young player. I've seen him play. Jeff Skinner is going to score a bunch. And they have Dahlin, who everyone says is the real deal. They can't mess this up, right?"' … [Read more...] about Why the Sabres are everyone’s sleeper pick

'Worst-case scenario: Despite depth veteran improvements after the departure of Ryan O'Reilly -- and also despite the arrival of Dahlin -- the Sabres still aren't any good. They try to lose for [Jack] Hughes, but the lottery gods will have none of it, and the Sabres get hosed with a low pick.' … [Read more...] about Sabres preview: Rankings, predictions, playoff chances and more

'Congrats to the Sabres for getting the most coveted goalie available on the market this season. But the price and term both seem high for a 32-year-old who has never been able to cement himself as a No. 1.' … [Read more...] about Cause for concern with Hutton-Sabres deal

'"We were looking to improve our even strength scoring," Botterill said, according to the team's Twitter feed. "What I like about his game is he has played in playoff situations and has two Stanley Cups. He can come in and play with one of our offensive center men and finish off chances from them."' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Conor Sheary, Matt Hunwick from Penguins for draft pick

'Terry and Kim Pegula -- the owners of Pegula Sports and Entertainment, which operates both teams -- accepted the resignation. The Buffalo News reported that the move came after the company conducted an internal investigation into Brandon's workplace behavior and allegations of personal misconduct.' … [Read more...] about Russ Brandon, president of Bills and Sabres, resigns

'The Sabres, Carolina Hurricanes (No. 2) and Montreal Canadiens (No. 3) advanced to the second part of the lottery announcement. The Sabres had the best odds to secure the No. 1 pick at 18.5 percent. Montreal had a 9.5 percent chance of winning, and moved up from No. 4. Carolina had a 3.0 percent chance of winning, and moved all the way up from the 11th-best odds. They both … [Read more...] about Buffalo wins lottery, will pick No. 1 for first time since 1987

'The general manager has now had a full season to see what works and what doesn't, which players fit his plan and which do not. At this point, Eichel should be the only untouchable on the current roster.' … [Read more...] about Looking ahead for the Sabres: Fix the blue line, get Housley some help

'So that's the case for Kane with the Sharks. Now, watch the Blues land him. It's the trade deadline. Logic has no home here.' … [Read more...] about Sharks, Predators, Kings among teams who should pursue Sabres winger Evander Kane

'But while he didn't dominate individually, Eichel's team thrived. It's hard to imagine, but from 2021 through 2024, Buffalo won four consecutive conference championships. Unfortunately they lost in the championship round all four times, the last two to Dallas.' … [Read more...] about What the Connor McDavid-Jack Eichel rivalry will look like in 10 years

'"You see what he does with this speed. He can escape guys. Hold guys off. It's a unique skill," Sabres forward Ryan O'Reilly said. "To be able to stick handle at that speed ... I can't do it myself. But he can do it, while at the same time holding guys off and getting to a corner and escaping, and still be totally upright and balanced to where he can shoot."' … [Read more...] about Red-hot Buffalo Sabres star Jack Eichel gets back to basics on Winter Classic ‘pond’

'"I know Toronto already made up their mind it was a goal before they shot the puck. It's just how it works in this League," Lehner said after the Sabres' (9-20-8) 3-2 overtime loss to the Islanders (20-13-4). "Everything is predetermined against us. It's not to be sulking or anything. We're not where we want to be or anything like that. It's just how it is. The Islanders are … [Read more...] about Robin Lehner says officials robbed Sabres in loss: ‘Everything is predetermined against us’