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'This remains the Sabres' biggest question mark. They decided to not dip into the free agent goalie market, instead giving Linus Ullmark a vote of confidence as the starter. He was 17-14-3 with a 2.69 goals-against average and .915 save percentage last season, when he showed signs he's ready to take the next step. Ullmark and veteran Carter Hutton, who returns as the backup, … [Read more...] about Sabres season preview: Add Hall, Staal to help end playoff drought

'"When they walk by it to get their blood drawn, they'll look over and say 'Wow, that's really cool,'" Roswell Park physician Dr. Philip McCarthy said. "I mean, these people are fighting to get control of their lives back. And to see their reaction when they see it, it gets their spirits up."' … [Read more...] about Eichel of Sabres inspires patients via portrait at Buffalo cancer center

'"Whenever you can add people like Taylor Hall and Eric Staal and Cody Eakin to your roster and the locker room, they not only bring talent to the ice but also veteran presence to the locker room," he said. "In a situation like ours where we're trying to find a winning culture with a young group and trying to figure out the right way to do things at times, I think having older … [Read more...] about Eichel happy with ‘great moves’ by Sabres in offseason

'"We know that we haven't been good enough," general manager Kevyn Adams said. "We have to go and get better every day and work to become the team that all of us want to become."' … [Read more...] about Inside look at Buffalo Sabres

'The Sabres are hoping Staal, a center and Skinner's former teammate with the Carolina Hurricanes who was acquired in a trade from the Minnesota Wild on Sept. 16, can help him regain his scoring touch.' … [Read more...] about Three questions facing Buffalo Sabres

'"We don't want to put Dylan Cozens in a position he's not ready for," general manager Kevyn Adams said.' … [Read more...] about Top prospects for Buffalo Sabres

'Linus Ullmark was tied for sixth in the NHL last season among goalies who played at least 30 games in even-strength save percentage (.926). Ullmark's performance was impressive considering the Sabres were tied with the New Jersey Devils for 25th in points percentage (.493). Buffalo was 11th in the League in 5-on-5 save percentage (92.2 percent), and each team that finished … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres key statistics

'Buffalo will award 10 scholarships to the Sabres' Learn to Play program in James' honor to give kids their first opportunity to play hockey. The team will work with the Sabres' S.C.O.R.E ball hockey program to identify potential scholarship candidates.' … [Read more...] about James ‘very humbled’ to be honored as trailblazer by Sabres, NHL

'"I certainly hope that the players and coaches and our staff and the organization are excited, and our fans are excited," Adams said. "But we're in a position right now where we have to go earn it. We have to go get better every day."' … [Read more...] about Sabres hope addition of Hall, Staal helps end nine-season playoff drought

'"He's the best player on the team, there's no doubt about it," Hall said. "And if he's your best player, you have a good chance at making a playoff run. Surround him with the right pieces and right attitude, and then you see what can happen."' … [Read more...] about Hall teaming with Eichel on Sabres ‘will be lethal,’ coach says

'"I'm not really sure where that's coming from and I know there's been even more stuff recently, I was told," Adams said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres expect to keep Eichel, willing to trade pick at NHL Draft

'"When he became general manager in Buffalo, I sent him a note wishing him the best knowing that he would succeed and do well," the center said of Adams on Friday. "Little did I know he'd be trading for me in two months."' … [Read more...] about Staal says reuniting with Sabres GM helps with ‘shock’ of trade from Wild

'"For me, our team is about everybody's important," Adams said Tuesday. "I don't feel it's a great idea ever to talk publicly about specific individuals and their contract status or what you're going through. You named players who are very well-known and are very good players in the National Hockey League. But we're looking at our roster overall and we're working through each … [Read more...] about Dahlin, Reinhart contracts among decisions facing new Sabres GM

'"Had a great call with Jack this morning just to start to talk to him a little bit," he said. "I'm going to start talking to all our players."' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Adams makes calling Eichel priority on first day

'The Sabres finished 22nd in the NHL this season in scoring (2.80 goals per game) and had three forwards reach the 40-point mark (Eichel, 78; Reinhart, 50; Olofsson, 42). Trading Ristolainen could fetch a quality forward in return, but the issue could also be addressed if Adams and Krueger can find a way to maximize the talents of Skinner. The veteran forward struggled in a … [Read more...] about Adams’ top five issues to solve as new Sabres GM