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'"I want to prove myself in the upcoming years here and I'm just really excited to be part of this organization. I think we're building something great here, so it's going to be a good start to this journey."' … [Read more...] about Olofsson focused on improvement following ‘life-changing’ contract

'The Buffalo Sabres have signed forward Victor Olofsson to a two-year contract worth an average annual value of $3.05 million, the team announced Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Olofsson to 2-year deal

'The Sabres signed Reinhart to a deal worth $5.2 million on Sunday, then signed Ullmark to a contract worth $2.6 million later in the day. Reinhart is scheduled to become a restricted free agent again after the season while Ullmark will be eligible for unrestricted free agency.' … [Read more...] about Reinhart, Ullmark look ahead after signing 1-year deals

'The selection camp will take place from November 16 through December 13 in Red Deer, Alberta. To ensure the health and safety of all participants and the community at large, Hockey Canada will be closely following enhanced measures around testing and team protocols. The camp will take place in a cohort bubble and will be closed to the public and media.' … [Read more...] about Cozens, Quinn named to Team Canada’s World Junior Selection Camp roster

'"Those guys are going out almost every other shift. [When] you're in there, you're buying them some time to catch some air and you're doing your job," Irwin said. "It's nothing too flashy. You just try to keep things simple and play the minutes that you're given and embrace that. I really enjoyed that role." … [Read more...] about Irwin’s career has been defined by team-first attitude

'Reinhart, 24, appeared in all of the team's games for the third consecutive season in 2019-20, recording a career-best .32 goals per game. He finished the team's Golden Season with 22 goals and 50 points in 69 games. He's topped the 20-goal plateau in four of his five full NHL seasons.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Reinhart agree to 1-year contract

'Ullmark compiled a record of 17-14-3 in 34 starts in 2019-20, setting a career high in wins. He finished the season with a .915 save percentage and a 2.69 goals-against average.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Ullmark to 1-year deal

'"It was really satisfying," Rieder said. "It was kind of a crazy summer last year, waiting until pretty much before training camp, and then signing a tryout contract. It's really good. You're a little bit more relaxed after signing a contract. Now you can just focus on preparing, getting ready for the season."' … [Read more...] about Rieder: Decision to sign with Sabres ‘a no-brainer’

'If one thing was clear listening to the three veterans during their introductory sessions with the Buffalo media Wednesday, it was an awareness regarding the roles they were brought in to play.' … [Read more...] about Sabres see veteran additions as ‘important pieces of the puzzle’

'Hall wore 4 during his junior career with Windsor of the Ontario Hockey League and kept the number through his first six NHL seasons with the Edmonton Oilers. He switched to No. 9 after joining the New Jersey Devils, where 4 was retired for Hall-of-Fame defenseman Scott Stevens, then wore No. 91 during his stint with the Arizona Coyotes last season.' … [Read more...] about Hall to wear No. 4 with Sabres

'Hall envisioned himself playing for the Sabres even before free agency opened last Friday. He sat with his agent, Darren Ferris, and evaluated all 31 teams for their potential fits. Upon considering Buffalo, Hall told Ferris it was place he could see himself if the chance presented itself.' … [Read more...] about Talks with Krueger helped bring Hall to Buffalo

'"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