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'“I’m just excited to get my eyes on the practices and just watch our players compete,” a smiling Adams said. “And as I’m looking at the screen here, it’s the 29th, so we’re almost there.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kevyn Adams, Ralph Krueger know season will present challenges

'Cozens’ rapid development could earn him a spot in the NHL next month. If Canada plays for a medal, the Yukon native, the seventh overall pick on 2019, will remain at the tournament until at least Jan. 5. So he will likely miss at least the first week of camp.' … [Read more...] about Sabres could have time to evaluate Dylan Cozens during training camp

'“He’s a veteran … he has very good faceoff and penalty-kill numbers,” Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams said on a Zoom call this morning. “I think last year he led Edmonton in short-handed ice time, and they were top-10 penalty-kill team in the league."' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Riley Sheahan to PTO

'Thirty-seven players – 20 forwards, 12 defensemen and five goalies – comprise the camp roster the Sabres released Monday. They have 11 days of practices or scrimmages scheduled before their Jan. 14 season opener against the Washington Capitals, with the first session coming Saturday morning.' … [Read more...] about Sabres release training camp roster, schedule; 37 players to participate

'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

'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

'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

'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

'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

'“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

'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

'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

'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

'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

'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