Olean Times Herald

'“It’s a good situation here,” Botterill, who was hired May 11, said Saturday on a conference call. “It’s been a good week for our organization.”' … [Read more...] about GM Jason Botterill happy with Sabres: ‘It’s been a good week’

'“I see the organization going in the right direction. They’re committed to winning. That’s sort of what I want to be a part of.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Chad Johnson has ‘unfinished business’ in Buffalo

'Pominville has two years and $10 million left on his contact and a $5.6 million cap hit.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Marco Scandella, Jason Pominville from Wild for Tyler Ennis, Marcus Foligno

'In the 6-foot-3, 207-pound Scandella, the Sabres possess a defenseman they believe has growth potential. Botterill wants the mobile Scandella, who will “start our transition game,” to assume a role in the top four, play against the opponent’s first or second line and kill penalties.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add missing defense piece in Marco Scandella

'“I still think I can be a good player and help the team out, whether it’s in an offensive role or a checking role,” he said.' … [Read more...] about Jason Pominville thrilled to return to Sabres, Buffalo

'If superstar Connor McDavid’s reported new contract – an eight-year deal with an average annual value of $13.25 million – is any indication, Eichel will break the bank. Eichel, of course, almost certainly won’t sign a deal worth as much as McDavid’s. Still, he could receive a long-term contract worth perhaps $8 million a season.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres start contract extension discussions with Jack Eichel

'That might sound like a lot, but the Sabres have RFAs Nathan Beaulieu, Zemgus Girgensons, Marcus Foligno, Johan Larsson, Robin Lehner and Evan Rodrigues to re-sign. Their new deals will likely be bigger and eat up much of that space. Performance bonuses from other players will also help shrink the cap number.' … [Read more...] about Sabres face challenges adding talent in free agency

'The 29-year-old could’ve become an unrestricted free agent Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Taylor Fedun to two-year contract

'The 36-year-old Greeley, meanwhile, served as the New York Rangers’ director of player personnel the last two years.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hire Randy Sexton, Steve Greeley as assistant GMs

'“Buffalo, it’s really always going to be home to me,” he said. “I started here at 18. Yes, I got moved around a little bit after being here for almost 12 years. But I was always going back to Buffalo. My three children were born there. My wife is from there.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres great Dave Andreychuk honored by Hall of Fame election

'“You don’t have your relationships with the scouting staff, you don’t know how things have gone at midseason meetings and some of the discussions there,” Botterill said Saturday following the draft inside the United Center. “It was a learning process. It was more of a difficult situation.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Jason Botterill comfortable with scouts for NHL Draft

'Like Sabres prospect Casey Mittelstadt, the eighth overall pick Friday, Luukkonen clearly feels comfortable in Buffalo. He talked about how much he liked the water around the city during his visit and how great it would be to represent Finland at the World Junior Championship in Buffalo later this year. “Just a beautiful city and great people,” he said.' … [Read more...] about Goalie prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen sensed interest from Sabres

'“If you ever get in a rush, that’s when you make mistakes, and the bottom line is you do have to be patient,” Botterill said Saturday following his first draft as a GM. “I know (new coach) Phil Housley’s competitive. I know myself is competitive. We want to be competitive, we want to make changes, we want to be more successful right off the bat here.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Jason Botterill stays patient at NHL Draft

'“It’s been a lot of buildup,” he said. “It’s been a stressful day, to be honest with you. … It’s a big relief to be picked. Me and my family are super excited.”' … [Read more...] about Casey Mittelstadt happy to be Sabres’ top pick

'The Sabres, of course, can trade Petersen’s rights. Murray acquired winger Jimmy Vesey’s rights a year ago after the Harvard product refused to sign with the Nashville Predators. Vesey, however, elected for free agency and signed with the New York Rangers.' … [Read more...] about Goalie prospect Cal Petersen to pass on Sabres