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'“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

'Larsson enjoyed perhaps his best NHL season in 2019-20. The tenacious Swede entrenched himself between Girgensons and Kyle Okposo early in campaign, helping the trio morph into one of the league’s best checking lines.' … [Read more...] about Reports: Former Sabre Johan Larsson signs two-year contract with Coyotes

'“(I) didn’t think it altered the way I played,” he said. “I certainly didn’t go into games thinking about, ‘What if I get a bad shot in the head?’ or anything like that. That just didn’t seem to be part of my makeup at the time.”' … [Read more...] about Flashback: Meet Joe Daley, the maskless Sabres goalie

'The uncertainty surrounding the season created an odd opening day of free agency Friday. Many teams are operating on internal budgets far below the cap. Instead of the usual flurry of signings after the market opened, activity was limited. Teams mostly awarded one- and two-year contracts to journeymen for short money.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign three depth players during odd day of free agency

'Ullmark is still a question mark. Meanwhile, Hutton, 34, is entering the final year of his contract after enduring a bizarre season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres could be looking to add goalie through free agency or trade

'The Latvian, 26, has developed into a dogged third- or fourth-line checker capable of chipping in offense. He scored 12 goals in 69 outings – three short of his career high – before the COVID-19 pandemic ended the Sabres’ season early.' … [Read more...] about Reports: Sabres close to re-signing Zemgus Girgensons

'The 5-foot-11, 192-pound Peterka spent last season playing against men for Red Bull Munich in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL), scoring seven goals and 11 points in 42 games in Germany’s top pro circuit. He also scored four goals and six points in seven outings for Team Germany at the World Junior Championship.' … [Read more...] about Sabres NHL Draft tracker: J-J Peterka selected 34th after trade