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'Joining the Sabres as a free agent had refreshed Lazar, and he believed he could make an impact. But several days later, Lazar, who had played only one NHL game the previous season, would clear waivers and be assigned to the Rochester Americans to start the campaign.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reward Curtis Lazar’s breakout season with two-year contract

'“These decisions don’t get made in a vacuum, I would say that as well,” he said. “There’s a lot of work in terms of the player, watching and making sure you know exactly where their game is at.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Eric Staal’s acquisition helps Kevyn Adams establish credibility

'Olofsson’s goal total ranked second among rookies, trailing only Chicago Blackhawks winger Dominik Kabulik, who scored 30 times.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Victor Olofsson named to NHL’s All-Rookie Team

'“The initial shock of everything was the biggest emotion I felt and we felt,” he said. “It’s been a great fit here in Minnesota for me and for my family. We really integrated well and not only on the rink for me, but my kids, my wife, and to me, that’s my most important thing.' … [Read more...] about Eric Staal shocked by trade to Sabres, excited to play for GM Kevyn Adams

'Staal will likely be utilized as the No. 2 center, a position the Sabres have struggled to fill since dealing Ryan O’Reilly to the St. Louis Blues in 2018.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Marcus Johansson to Wild for Eric Staal

'So sending forward Marcus Johansson to the Wild for Staal, 35, should ignite a little optimism within the team and its beleaguered fan base.' … [Read more...] about Trading for Eric Staal should be morale boost for Sabres

'“When I draw back on that experience, it was an outside-the-box thought, but it had me buy in and create another level of value,” Ellis said. “Those are lessons that I utilized that I’m hoping I can now translate now in this role.”' … [Read more...] about Playing career prepared Matt Ellis for new development role with Sabres

'When Adams left the Academy last year to become the Sabres’ vice president of business development, Ellis replaced him as director. Ellis also served as the head of coaching for the Jr. Sabres and coached several of the organization’s teams.' … [Read more...] about Sabres name Matt Ellis director of player development

'The Sabres also recently loaned goalie prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to HC TPS, a Finnish Elite League team, and center Arttu Ruotsalainen, to Ilves Tampere, another Finnish League club.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres loan Rasmus Asplund to Swedish team

'“But I think from my standpoint, he is our franchise player, he is our captain, and it’s really important he understands what we’re trying to do here,” Adams said. “Obviously, has a great relationship with (coach Ralph Krueger), and now it’s time for me to build that as well."' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Kevyn Adams reached out to Jack Eichel shortly after hiring

'“He just never had a bad day, always happy, even-keeled and a guy that you would look to,” former Sabres goalie Clint Malarchuk said. “All of a sudden, you’re following this guy. It wasn’t anything he said. It was everything he did.”' … [Read more...] about The quiet superstar: Sabres remember Dale Hawerchuk for humility, greatness

'The 6-foot-5, 220-pound Luukkonen shuttled between the AHL and ECHL as a rookie in 2019-20, playing 33 total games before the pandemic forced the leagues to cancel their seasons.' … [Read more...] about Sabres loan prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to Finnish team

'The Sabres acquired Hawerchuk in blockbuster trade in 1990, dealing another future Hall of Famer, defenseman Phil Housley, to the Jets. Hawerchuk quietly enjoyed one of the greatest four-year runs in franchise history, compiling seasons of 89, 98, 96 and 86 points.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres star Dale Hawerchuk passes away at 57

'This is the fifth major uniform change in franchise history. The Sabres wore their original jerseys from their inception in 1970 until 1996, when they switched to black and red uniforms that featured a logo that is commonly referred to as “the goat head.” The team switched to navy blue and gold with a logo fans dubbed “the slug” in 2006. After introducing a navy third jersey … [Read more...] about Sabres finally unveil new royal blue and gold jerseys

'The Sabres, of course, usually announce their player awards before a late-season home game. But because the COVID-19 pandemic forced the NHL to cancel the Sabres’ final 13 games, the team released the winners today, the first day of their “Jersey Reveal Week.”' … [Read more...] about Dynamic season earns Jack Eichel Sabres MVP award for 2019-20