Olean Times Herald

'The Sabres now have $6,545,833 in salary cap space remaining, according to capfriendly.com. They still have one arbitration hearing scheduled: winger Victor Olofsson’s on Nov. 4.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Sam Reinhart, Linus Ullmark to one-year contracts

'The Sabres offered Ullmark $1.8 million, while he countered with $4.1 million, Friedman tweeted this morning.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres, Linus Ullmark $2.3 million apart before arbitration hearing

'New Buffalo general manager Kevyn Adams fired Taylor, 48, and his staff June 16, hours after the Sabres axed GM Jason Botterill. Taylor spent three years leading the Amerks, helping the Sabres’ top affiliate reestablish itself as an AHL heavyweight while developing prospects for Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Devils hire former Amerks coach Chris Taylor as assistant

'“They’ve got to feel capable of doing it,” he said. “They had a great start last season. It just should add that little bit of chip on their shoulder, saying we’ve got some players, we’ve gotten deeper, we’ve got a good core group of guys."' … [Read more...] about Cody Eakin excited about Sabres, new city: ‘Cold the way I like it’

'“It was really satisfying,” Rieder said on a Zoom call Wednesday. “It was kind of a crazy summer last year, waiting until pretty much before training camp, and then signing a tryout contract. It’s really good. You’re a little bit more relaxed after signing a contract. Now you can just focus on preparing, getting ready for the season. It helps a lot.”' … [Read more...] about Joining Sabres, Ralph Krueger ‘no-brainer’ for Tobias Rieder

'Three of the five free agents the Sabres have signed this offseason – most notably, Taylor Hall, the 2017-18 Hart Trophy winner – have connections to Krueger.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ signings show Ralph Krueger’s growing influence under Kevyn Adams

'“I’ve been in a similar situation,” Hall said on a Zoom call Monday, a day after signing a one-year, $8 million contract with the Sabres. “At one point in my career, I was a frustrated, young 22-year-old, 23-year-old. I know what that’s like, but I also know how quickly it can turn, and all of a sudden, you’re on a team that’s winning more games than it’s losing, you’re in a … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Taylor Hall understands Jack Eichel’s frustrations

'“It’s been a long time since I had seen Ralph like that and we just talked and he told me about Buffalo,” Hall said on a Zoom call Monday. “I could just see it in his face that he really wanted me there. It’s a good feeling to be wanted like that, it really is.”' … [Read more...] about Relationship with Krueger helped lure Hall to Buffalo

'Larsson, 28, just enjoyed arguably his best NHL season, becoming one of coach Ralph Krueger’s trusted forwards. The checking line the Swede pivoted between Zemgus Girgensons and Kyle Okposo quickly solidified itself as the Sabres’ steadiest combination. Krueger kept the trio intact nearly all season.' … [Read more...] about Johan Larsson had little dialogue with Sabres before leaving for Coyotes

'“It’s been a long time since I had seen Ralph like that and we just talked and he told me about Buffalo,” Hall said on a Zoom call Monday. “I could just see it in his face that he really wanted me there. It’s a good feeling to be wanted like that, it really is.”' … [Read more...] about Ralph Krueger has history of getting most out of Sabres’ Taylor Hall

'“When I sat down with my agent and I talked to my dad and people close to me, it started making more and more sense,” an excited Hall said on a conference call Monday, a day after stunning the hockey world by signing a one-year, $8 million contract with the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Taylor Hall ‘very interested’ in making Buffalo long-term home

'Clearly, Hall, 28, is betting on his talents. Another dynamic season – he won the Hart Trophy with the New Jersey Devils in 2017-18 – will likely land him a lucrative long-term contract next year.' … [Read more...] about Taylor Hall signs one-year, $8 million contract with Sabres

'“The way that Ralph had built a relationship in his time with Taylor previously absolutely played a big role in this,” he said.' … [Read more...] about Finding his fit: Why Taylor Hall picked Sabres over other suitors

'“He’s someone the coaching staff really felt took a step last year as the season went on,” Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams said on a conference call earlier this week.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Brandon Montour to one-year contract

'The 6-foot, 190-pound Eakin gives the Sabres depth down the middle. He could pivot the third or fourth line as a replacement for Johan Larsson, who is close to signing a two-year contract with the Arizona Coyotes, according to Sportsnet.' … [Read more...] about Reports: Sabres sign Cody Eakin to two-year contract