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'"Well, number one is the culture that we worked so hard on last season," Krueger said. "Here we are a few months later and we still have to admit we're not happy with where we ended or the final results. But there was an amazing evolution within the group, within the team. I know that culture means a lot to Taylor, what's going on in the room, what's the relationship between … [Read more...] about Krueger on Hall signing: ‘It’s a big day for Sabres hockey’

'The Buffalo Sabres have signed forward Taylor Hall to a one-year contract worth $8 million, the team announced Sunday. The 28-year-old tallied 52 points (16+36) in 65 games with New Jersey and Arizona last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Taylor Hall to 1-year deal

'Adams was also able to lean on coach Ralph Krueger, who built a relationship with Hall during their three seasons together in Edmonton, the last of which Krueger spent as head coach. Krueger was able to testify to Hall's character and how it would mesh in the Buffalo dressing room.' … [Read more...] about ‘Humble and hungry’ | Kevyn Adams details the Taylor Hall signing

'Montour, 26, tallied 18 points (5+13) in 54 games last season. Since making his Sabres debut on Feb. 26, 2019, he leads all Sabres defensemen with eight goals and a plus-9 rating. He ranks third amongst team defensemen in points (28) and second in average ice time (20:07) in that time frame.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Montour to 1-year contract

'Girgensons, 26, tallied 12 goals and 19 points in 69 games last season, both of which represented his highest totals since 2014-15. His 11 even-strength goals tied his career high and ranked fourth on the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Girgensons to 3-year contract

'Rieder, 27, tallied 10 points (4+6) in 55 regular-season games with the Calgary Flames last season. He averaged 1:36 of shorthanded ice time per contest.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Tobias Rieder to 1-year contract

'Irwin, 32, recorded one assist in nine games for Anaheim last season after being acquired from Nashville at the NHL Trade Deadline.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ink defenseman Matt Irwin to 1-year deal

'Davidson, 29, tallied 20 points (3+17) in 34 games last season as an alternate captain with the Stockton Heat, the AHL affiliate of the Calgary Flames. He led Stockton defensemen with .59 points per game (minimum five games played).' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Davidson to 1-year deal

'"We also thought he was another guy that is trending positively from a growth perspective. Adding strength and size are only going to help him. He's got good speed, he has an elite shot, but he also makes a lot of plays. The versatility of his game combined with the productive output is what ultimately made him very attractive to us."' … [Read more...] about Crowe, director of scouting, breaks down Sabres’ Class of 2020

'The Sabres kicked off Day 2 with a trade, acquiring the 34th pick from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for picks No. 38 and 100. They used the pick to select German forward John-Jason Peterka.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 2020 NHL Draft Coverage: Day 2 Selections

'"I think that's why I didn't sleep a lot last night," Adams said Wednesday following the conclusion of the draft. "I was thinking about Peterka. 'Ok, how could we figure out a way to possibly get this kid?'' … [Read more...] about Takeaways from Kevyn Adams following Day 2 of the NHL Draft

'He refined those abilities against stronger competition last season, most of which was spent playing against men in German's top pro league. He learned how to get to the net against stronger players, skills he felt translated against the best in his age group at the 2020 World Junior Championship.' … [Read more...] about Get to know JJ Peterka, the Sabres’ 2nd-round pick

'"But that character part of his game, where that work ethic and determination and perseverance comes into play, that's why you draft a kid like that because he knows it's going to take work. He'll do whatever he can to get to the point where he puts on the actual Sabres jersey."' … [Read more...] about Kaleta: Costantini ‘will do whatever he can’ to play for Sabres

'Johansson, 25, made his NHL debut for the Sabres last season, going 1-3-1 in six appearances. He went 14-4-3 with a .921 save percentage in 22 games with the Rochester Americans, earning a spot in the AHL All-Star Classic for the first time in his career.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Johansson to 1-year deal

'The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has tendered a qualifying offer to the following restricted free agents...'. … [Read more...] about Sabres tender qualifying offers to 6 restricted free agents