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'“Rene, he was very comfortable with the line, he … was exceptionally good defensively and he covered for the other two guys to really let it all out offensively, and they would,” Robitaille said. “Rene could always pick them up defensively.”' … [Read more...] about Rene Robert seized opportunity with Sabres, became legend: ‘Could do it all’

'“If you’re talking about ability to keep people on the edge of their seats, I don’t think there was ever a line put together as good,” Robert said in the book “Celebrate The Tradition,” which was published to mark the Sabres’ 20th anniversary season in 1989-90. “We complemented each other so well on the ice that everything we did was natural. It was an exciting line.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres legend Rene Robert, member of famed ‘French Connection,’ dies at 72

'The Sabres think so highly of Peterka, 19, they traded two picks Oct. 7 to move up four spots and draft him in the second round, 34th overall. At that time, he was beginning his whirlwind season with EC Red Bull Salzburg, an Austrian League team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect J-J Peterka possesses maturity, talent to be special player

'While Robert spends much of the year in Punta Gorda, Fla., he keeps a home in Williamsville and returns in the summer.' … [Read more...] about Reports: Sabres legend Rene Robert hospitalized after suffering heart attack

'The Buffalo Sabres, of course, own the first overall pick. The league’s worst team sorely needs help up front. But even if the Sabres draft Michigan defenseman Owen Power, Central Scouting’s No. 1 prospect, Johnson could be an option for them later.' … [Read more...] about Michigan star Kent Johnson intriguing option for Sabres early at NHL Draft

'Peterka, 19, is expected to attend Buffalo’s training camp next season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign prospect J-J Peterka to entry-level contract

'Every team but Vegas, which is exempt, will lose one player to the Kraken. Teams must protect seven forwards, three defensemen and one goalie or eight skaters and one goalie. Players with a no-movement clause must be protected unless they waive it. First- and second-year pros don’t qualify for the draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres must make difficult decisions before NHL Expansion Draft

'“To have this fall our way, to be in this position, it’s whew, it makes some of the things we went through this year … I feel little bit better about it,” Adams said. “But no, it’s a huge opportunity for our franchise to improve. I feel like this is a really, really big step, something we need and (are) excited about it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres hope special player drafted first overall will change course of franchise

'“I don’t really have an update, but it’s going to be coming here in terms of information I get in the coming days,” Adams said on a Zoom call after the Sabres won the NHL Draft Lottery. “I think it is important just to mention our doctors, their expertise, they still aren’t comfortable with any type of surgery that’s never been done on a hockey player before.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Kevyn Adams ready to learn more about Jack Eichel’s recovery

'There’s no consensus first overall selection. And a prospect a team might, for example, have ranked first or second, could be rated fourth or fifth by another club.' … [Read more...] about Sabres will have opportunity to draft dynamic prospect with first pick

'Davidsson has spent his entire career in his native Sweden. He played with three teams in 2020-21, including a 12-game stint in which he registered one assist for Växjö Lakers HC, a Swedish Hockey League team. He also spent time with two clubs in HockeyAllsvenskan, a second-tier league.' … [Read more...] about Sabres don’t give 2017 second-round pick Marcus Davidsson contract

'Laaksonen, 21, compiled two goals and 17 points in 28 games. His 15 assists led the Amerks. The Finn ranked fourth among AHL rookie defensemen in points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Oskari Laaksonen named AHL North Division All-Star

'Considering Asplund was a spare part until April, his emergence ranks as one of the season’s biggest surprises.' … [Read more...] about Confident Rasmus Asplund feels ready for regular duty with Sabres

'Adams has said he wants to talk to “a lot” of people about the position. He has never hired an NHL coach.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres’ Kevyn Adams to talk to Bruce Boudreau, Rick Tocchet

'“Interacting with him here today, he’s a really impressive 19-year-old,” Karmanos said. “Just how he approaches his day to day and where he goes from here, in my opinion it’s pretty unusual for a kid his age. And that gets you pretty excited when you’re in a position like myself. It’s not just about talent, it’s about about whether these kids have the drive to get there and … [Read more...] about Jason Karmanos impressed with Sabres prospects J-J Peterka, Jack Quinn