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'Drafted by Chicago in the first round (29th overall) of the 2017 NHL Draft, Jokiharju was named to the Western Conference Second All-Star Team in 2018 after recording 71 points (12+59) in 63 games for the Portland Winterhawks (WHL). He posted 119 points (21+98) in 134 career WHL games before making his professional debut last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Henri Jokiharju from Blackhawks

'"I think talking to Ralph and Jason, I like what Buffalo's got going," Johansson said. "Talking to Ralph, he's got some really good ideas on how to play, and it's a really young and exciting team. I'm looking forward to it and once it came down to it, I was really happy I ended up going to Buffalo."' … [Read more...] about Talks with Krueger helped bring Johansson to Buffalo

'Johansson (6'1", 205 lbs., 10/6/1990) split time between the New Jersey Devils and Boston Bruins in 2018-19, where he recorded 30 points (13+17) in 58 combined games. He added a career-high 11 points (4+7) in 22 playoff games for the Bruins during their Stanley Cup Final run.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Johansson to 2-year contract

'His 18 even-strength points marked Girgensons' highest total since he recorded a career-high 23 even-strength points in 2014-15.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Girgensons to 1-year contract

'His expected recovery time is approximately two to three months.' … [Read more...] about Cozens undergoes successful surgery on thumb

'Smith (5'10", 184 lbs., 12/1/1994) recorded 58 points (28+30) in 62 games for the Rochester Americans (AHL) in 2018-19, ranking second on the team in goals and points and third in assists. He also contributed four game-winning goals and led all Amerks skaters with a plus-26 rating.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Smith agree to 2-year contract

'An update on his estimated recovery time will be provided later this week.' … [Read more...] about Cozens to undergo procedure on thumb

'What stood out the most, though, was Vesey's consistent ability to score at even strength since entering the league three seasons ago. Forty-three of his 50 career goals have come at even strength, including 16 in each of the past two seasons. His 31 even-strength points last season ranked third on the Rangers.' … [Read more...] about Vesey brings even-strength production, net-front ability to Sabres

'The Sabres signed goalie Andrew Hammond, forward Curtis Lazar, and defenseman John Gilmour to one-year contracts. Forward Jean-Sebastien Dea was signed to a two-year deal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add to organizational depth on Day 1 of free agency

'"In Vegas, I learned a lot of valuable things," Miller said during a conference call on Saturday. "We had a great team there and we learned a lot over two years about playoffs and what it took to win. Hopefully I can transition that over and try and be part of something here that's winning."' … [Read more...] about Miller hopes to brings lessons from Vegas to Buffalo

'"He works hard in both directions with equal speed and a scoring player who's young like that has to first of all be able to play without the puck to be able to break into this roster. He's definitely an exciting player for the future."' … [Read more...] about Olofsson, Thompson embraced leadership roles at camp

'Through 250 NHL regular-season games with Vegas and Boston, the Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario native has totaled 99 career points (22+77). Selected by the Los Angeles Kings in the fifth round (151st overall) of the 2012 NHL Draft, Miller has also appeared in 30 career NHL playoff games, recording 11 points (4+7) and a plus-7 rating.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Colin Miller from Golden Knights

'"It's very impressive," Passolt added. "In the culture of our hockey program at Western, it's a senior-led team. For a guy like that to come in as highly touted as he was and just go about his business every day, it's very impressive."' … [Read more...] about Samuelsson led by example as a freshman

'Portillo's next step will be adjusting to North America, beginning when he joins Dubuque of the USHL next season. He'll look to continue to develop his English and adjust to the North American ice surface in preparation for his freshman campaign at the University of Michigan in 2020-21.' … [Read more...] about Portillo ready for jump to North America after strong season in Sweden

'"It feels like yesterday when I came here," Laaksonen said following the first session of camp. "I was so nervous. Just stepping in this room brings back a lot of memories. I was just talking about it … When I first got here, I was so nervous with everything. Now, everything feels normal."' … [Read more...] about Laaksonen enters camp confident following strong season in Finland