'The thing I have learned about Sabres fans is that they recognize those small details. I feel like all they want is hard work and effort. And that is the foundation of my game. I might not always be successful, but I'm always going to give it my all and it's going to be very hard to beat me. I'm going to be very physical and strong.' … [Read more...] about A thank-you note from Curtis Lazar
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Jack Eichel, Josh Allen to be featured in 'Captains Circle' series
'As announced on Monday, July 13, the Bills and Sabres have teamed up to bring Buffalo sports enthusiasts everywhere the content that they crave. Through "Captains Circle" - a new digital show - fans will watch as current and former Bills and Sabres captains open up about their leadership experiences as professional athletes. Presented by Labatt Blue Light, the first … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel, Josh Allen to be featured in ‘Captains Circle’ series
A thank-you note from Carter Hutton
'My wife and I have become good friends with the people in our neighborhood during the past two years, and they're just so supportive. Yes, they're huge Sabres fans, and you can see that passion all the time. It gives me a lot of pride when I go to the rink.' … [Read more...] about A thank-you note from Carter Hutton
Kim Pegula names Sinnarajah, McFarlane to leadership team
'McFarlane will oversee the Buffalo Sabres day-to-day business operations, along with the financial operations of PSE entities.' … [Read more...] about Kim Pegula names Sinnarajah, McFarlane to leadership team
A thank-you note from Linus Ullmark
'Sabres fans are authentic. I might talk to an older fan, and the conversation always comes back to the fact that they have loved this team since the '80s or since the franchise started. No matter what happened in a game the night before, the conversation always ends on a positive note.' … [Read more...] about A thank-you note from Linus Ullmark
Sabres to select 8th at 2020 NHL Draft
'The Sabres began the night with the seventh-best odds to win the No. 1 pick at 6.5 percent. The placeholder that won the lottery had the 12-best odds at 2.5 percent.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to select 8th at 2020 NHL Draft
Crowe looking forward to new role as Sabres Director of Scouting
'"As we build our scouting department, [we want to] sync up our scouting and analytics to become seamless and work together," Adams said. "There's a process that we want to go through in our scouting - both from the amateur and the professional side - of how we measure players, where we see value, what certain traits are we measuring, and at what level. That, from the analytics … [Read more...] about Crowe looking forward to new role as Sabres Director of Scouting
Luce, Meehan share Mogilny stories
'"I didn't know if this was a prank caller or what it was, so I asked her to ask Alex what I said to him in Anchorage," Luce said. "She asked him, and she came back with the correct answer, so I knew it was him. So, I said, 'We'll be over.'' … [Read more...] about Luce, Meehan share Mogilny stories
Ullmark shows off new pads featuring royal blue color scheme
'The color scheme, of course, reflects the team's much-anticipated return to royal blue.' … [Read more...] about Ullmark shows off new pads featuring royal blue color scheme
Kevyn Adams named General Manager of Buffalo Sabres
'"This morning, we informed Jason Botterill he will no longer be the General Manager of the Sabres. This decision was made after many candid discussions with Jason during a full review of our hockey operation. We recognized we have philosophical differences regarding how best to put ourselves in a position to compete for a Stanley Cup. So, we decided to make this change."' … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams named General Manager of Buffalo Sabres
Get to know Sabres GM Kevyn Adams
'"Kevyn brings unsurpassed experience, perspective and vision to this position," Sabres president Kim Pegula said then. "He exemplifies our company values of teamwork, respect, accountability, integrity, trust and success; and will further our company mission in this role."' … [Read more...] about Get to know Sabres GM Kevyn Adams
Adams' leadership left marks on former teammates, colleagues
'"The first time I ever met Kevyn, you could tell that he had some of that student aspect to him," Ellis said. "Wanting to explore certain things, wanting to know - especially if it was something that intrigued him or interested him, he would always investigate, explore, study and come out of it prepared. He's very detailed.' … [Read more...] about Adams’ leadership left marks on former teammates, colleagues
Sabres sign Laaksonen to 3-year, entry-level deal
'"The work Oskari has put in to improve his game has paid off during his last two seasons," said Sabres general manager Jason Botterill. "His success on the international stage and what he's done as a 19- and 20-year-old playing in a professional league is impressive."' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Laaksonen to 3-year, entry-level deal
Sexton discusses organizational depth, 2020 draft class on Instigators
'"Sometimes, it's an injury. Sometimes, it's just great play that gives them an opportunity. But I really do believe if they stay healthy and have good summers that they are both going to be very difficult to reassign to Rochester at the end of training camp and the preseason."' … [Read more...] about Sexton discusses organizational depth, 2020 draft class on Instigators
Jokiharju quickly earned trust of Sabres' coaching staff
'"Of course, I was happy that I was able and had a chance to play every game," Jokiharju said. "That was kind of one of my goals and I think that was big for me so I could play every game and gain trust that the coach could put me out there."' … [Read more...] about Jokiharju quickly earned trust of Sabres’ coaching staff
