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'"Everyone's going out of their way to stop you and tell you how proud they are," he says. "Even when things were bad, I really credit this city for being patient. I'm from Boston. It's not that way there at all." Indeed, Eichel was born into a generation practically baptized with champagne. The Curse of the Bambino was broken on the eve of his eighth birthday and nothing was … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel Wants It All as the Sabres Rediscover Relevancy

'Before the game, Jeanneret was dressed as Santa Claus and appeared in good spirits.' … [Read more...] about Report: Longtime Sabres Broadcaster Rick Jeanneret Stretchered Out During Broadcast

'Skinner was selected seventh overall in the 2010 NHL draft by Carolina, where he netted 379 points in 579 career games. He won the Calder Trophy as the league's top rookie that season, scoring 31 goals and 32 assists for 63 points.' … [Read more...] about Hurricanes Trade Left Wing Jeff Skinner to Sabres

'The Sabres, meanwhile, acquired a pair of veteran forwards for their rebuilding team as well as Thompson, St. Louis's top pick in 2016. The 20-year-old winger notched three goals and nine points in 40 games during his first NHL season.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres Trade Ryan O’Reilly to St. Louis Blues

'“Each player is different,” says McCabe. “Certain guys are gonna have their same role, like Eichel and Sam Reinhart, two guys that are gonna be relied upon as a top-six forward. For a lot of young guys, like myself, you have to find your role. It does change a little bit, with the coaching staff and how they expect you to play and what they see you as. You’re just trying to … [Read more...] about Sabres’ rebuilding efforts creating bond between veterans and youth