'He was scheduled to earn $700,000 in the NHL and $160,000 in the AHL, according to capfriendly.com.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres’ Casey Nelson opts out of NHL season
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Sabres prospect Dylan Cozens to fill in as Team Canada’s captain
'Cozens, a center the Sabres drafted seventh overall in 2019, is expected to compete for an NHL roster spot following the tournament.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Dylan Cozens to fill in as Team Canada’s captain
Sabres re-sign Casey Mittelstadt to one-year contract
'It’s unclear where Mittelstadt will land this season. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the AHL to target Feb. 5 start date, although there are doubts the league can play this season. NHL teams will also have taxi squads they can utilize this year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Casey Mittelstadt to one-year contract
Sabres’ 2020-21 schedule features 25 two-game series in same city
'Their schedule, which the NHL released Wednesday, features 25 two-game series, including 14 at home.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ 2020-21 schedule features 25 two-game series in same city
NHL, NHLPA set changes for 2020-21 season; Sabres can begin camp Dec. 31
'Each of the four rounds will be a traditional best-of-seven format. The NHL staged a qualifying round in August and shortened the first round to a best-of-five because the league canceled the final three weeks of the regular season.' … [Read more...] about NHL, NHLPA set changes for 2020-21 season; Sabres can begin camp Dec. 31
Former Sabres star Rick Vaive describes battle with alcohol in new book
'“The main reason for it is I think people assume you play 13 years in the National Hockey League … and life’s perfect from the beginning all the way through and you’re rich and you’re a millionaire, which is so far from the truth,” he said. “But I wanted people to know we’re normal people, we’re just like everybody else, and we have challenges and hurdles to get over in our … [Read more...] about Former Sabres star Rick Vaive describes battle with alcohol in new book
Sabres prospect Ryan Johnson named to Team USA’s World Junior squad
'Johnson, 19, has compiled zero goals and four assists in six games this season as a sophomore at Minnesota. The Sabres drafted Johnson 31st overall in 2019.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Ryan Johnson named to Team USA’s World Junior squad
Sabres prospects Dylan Cozens, Jack Quinn earn spots on Team Canada
'Players and staff will live in a “bubble” during the tournament. Fans cannot attend the games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospects Dylan Cozens, Jack Quinn earn spots on Team Canada
Report: Sabres’ value fell 4%, team endured huge losses in 2020
'Only three NHL teams – the Arizona Coyotes, Florida Panthers and Columbus Blue Jackets – are worth less the than Sabres, who lost $10.9 million in 2020, according to Forbes.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres’ value fell 4%, team endured huge losses in 2020
Reports: Cincinnati Cyclones, Sabres’ ECHL affiliate, to sit out season
'It’s unclear where any Sabres prospects ticketed for Cincinnati would go if the upcoming season can be played.' … [Read more...] about Reports: Cincinnati Cyclones, Sabres’ ECHL affiliate, to sit out season
Friendship with Colby Cave helped Sabres’ Matt Irwin handle demotion
'During that chat with the media, Irwin was sporting a No. 12 “Caver” that Cave’s wife, Emily, sent him. He said he wears it almost every day. Irwin’s wife, Chantel, also grew close to Cave and his future wife.' … [Read more...] about Friendship with Colby Cave helped Sabres’ Matt Irwin handle demotion
Sabres prospect J-J Peterka developing rapidly in Austria
'“Afterwards, as hard as the first round was for him, he was equally ecstatic with how it played out the next day,” McIlvane said. He added: “He’s still carrying the excitement with him. We’re proud of him.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect J-J Peterka developing rapidly in Austria
Datsyuk-style game earning Sabres prospect Matteo Costantini notice
'“The fifth round came around and Buffalo’s pick showed up,” said Costantini, a center the Sabres drafted 131st overall. “I saw my name pop up on the screen, I was like, ‘This is crazy, right?’ It was an unreal feeling, and I got to share that moment with those guys, and that is something I will remember for the rest of my life.”' … [Read more...] about Datsyuk-style game earning Sabres prospect Matteo Costantini notice
Sabres sign Jack Quinn to three-year, entry-level contract
'Quinn ranked second in the OHL in goals last season and eighth in points. His 34 even-strength goals tied for the league lead. He was just the fourth OHL player in the last 10 years to crack the 50-goal mark in his draft season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Jack Quinn to three-year, entry-level contract
Sabres’ Reverse Retro brings ‘goat head’ to royal blue and gold jersey
'The new white jersey features “the goat head,” a popular logo the Sabres used on their main jerseys from 1996 through 2006, on the shoulders. The crest has two crossed swords in front of a hockey puck and “Buffalo” written at the bottom.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Reverse Retro brings ‘goat head’ to royal blue and gold jersey