Olean Times Herald

'The Sabres, who own the first overall pick Friday, are expected to select Michigan defenseman Owen Power. But the 6-foot-1, 207-pound McTavish could be an enticing choice for them if they acquire another high pick by trading captain Jack Eichel, center Sam Reinhart or defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen.' … [Read more...] about NHL Draft prospect Mason McTavish would be interesting choice for Sabres

'“Many young European prospects want everything quickly, too soon,” Stubb wrote. “Eklund is smart, he understands that he will develop to a better player playing on a high level in the Swedish League for at least one more year."' … [Read more...] about NHL Draft prospect William Eklund would be intriguing choice for Sabres

'The COVID-19 pandemic prevented NHL teams from playing any exhibition games prior to last season’s truncated 56-game schedule.' … [Read more...] about Sabres release 2021 preseason schedule

'Borgen, 24, might be the most attractive name to the Kraken. The American played 10 NHL games last year and likely would’ve enjoyed regular duty if he hadn’t broken his forearm.' … [Read more...] about NHL releases Sabres’ protected list for Expansion Draft

'What if the Sabres decide Borgen is too valuable to expose? If they protect Borgen and defensemen Rasmus Dahlin and Henri Jokiharju, would they dare make the frustrated Rasmus Ristolainen available?' … [Read more...] about Sabres could lose valuable young player to Kraken in NHL Expansion Draft

'Skinner, 29, has struggled since signing an eight-year, $72 million contract in 2019, scoring just 21 goals in 112 games. Former coach Ralph Krueger scratched Skinner three times early last season. He finally recorded his first goal in his 20th appearance and finished with a career-low seven goals in 53 outings.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jeff Skinner waives no-movement clause for Expansion Draft

'NHL Central Scouting ranked Guenther fifth in its final list of North American skaters for the 2021 draft, meaning he will likely be among the top picks July 23.' … [Read more...] about Dylan Guenther could be too talented for Sabres to pass up at NHL Draft

'Right now, Power, who could be selected first overall by the Buffalo Sabres on July 23, said he’s “leaning toward” returning to Ann Arbor before turning pro after his sophomore season. Can you blame him?' … [Read more...] about Owen Power to meet with Sabres this week, might return to Michigan

'Ventura earned a bachelor’s degree in computational finance and statistics, a master’s in statistics and doctorate in statistics from Carnegie Mellon University. He also served as an assistant coach for the men’s hockey team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres name Sam Ventura VP of hockey strategy and research

'“That was on the core of everything that I wanted to try and bring to our team, to find a way to try and get our players to experience something like that, to play for something greater than just themselves,” he said. “I believe we were able to do that with some great, great leadership, with some great passion, with lots of potential.”' … [Read more...] about Coach Don Granato wants to keep instilling pride in Sabres

'“This is the position I wanted to be in, I had hoped to be in,” Granato said on a Zoom call Thursday. “Nothing else interested me in the interim. I wanted to make that clear. I didn’t even think of pursuing or potentially pursuing anything else. I didn’t feel that was right. This is something that excites me, to be here.”' … [Read more...] about Confident Don Granato embraces challenge of coaching Sabres

'“Having just accepted the position (Tuesday) and going through the interview process with Kevyn, that’s something we will be discussing in the next week or coming weeks, how our staff may fill out,” Granato said on Zoom call Thursday. “The guys that were here, I have a tremendous amount of respect for and they were incredibly effective and efficient to work for, so they were … [Read more...] about Sabres coach Don Granato to discuss filling out staff

'After losing their first six games under Granato, 53, the Sabres looked like a radically different team, showcasing a tighter, more aggressive and exciting brand of hockey.' … [Read more...] about Don Granato paid dues, defied odds to become Sabres’ new coach

'“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