The Sporting News

'Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen was able to snag a first-round pick for David Savard. He was also able to snag a first-round pick for Nick Foligno. So the big question is: How was Adams not able to snag a first-rounder for Hall?' … [Read more...] about Taylor Hall trade takeaways: Bruins get a bargain from Sabres in head-scratching deadline deal

'Yes, Hall has battled injuries in the last few years and he only dressed for 33 games in 2018-19 due to a knee injury that resulted in arthroscopic surgery to remove bone fragments. But he also has some firepower with 582 points in 664 career games. One major concern though is that the 29-year-old 2010 first-round pick looks to now be destined for his fifth NHL team in just 11 … [Read more...] about Taylor Hall trade rumors: Four potential landing spots for the Sabres winger

'So what's next for the Sabres? Aside from the idea that this team's roster needs to be torn down and built back up, an experienced head coach is most likely a must in Western New York.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres’ nine best coaching candidates to replace fired Ralph Krueger

'"I was going to smash into a fold-up table for my intro but it's probably safest if I don't. Hopefully, we get back to playing hockey again sometime soon, but until then, go, Bills."' … [Read more...] about Newest Sabres forward Taylor Hall ready to go, jokes about partaking in Bills Mafia tradition

'The newest Sabre is expected to play on a line with Eichel and could see immediate results, as Jeff Skinner did in 2018-19 when he scored 40 goals for the first time in his career. Line combinations will of course be up to Ralph Krueger — whose position as bench boss was a factor for Hall's signing. Krueger was an Oilers assistant coach during Hall's first two seasons in the … [Read more...] about Sabres lure top free agent Taylor Hall to team up with Jack Eichel, who had made frustrations known

'To avoid a complete rebuild, the Sabres must figure out how to make Eichel happy. Before the start of the 2020 NHL Draft, general manager Kevyn Adam assured fans he would do what he could to retain the superstar.' … [Read more...] about Sabres pledge to keep Jack Eichel amid crucial 2020 NHL Draft period

'McKenzie reports that Buffalo isn't actively shopping Eichel, but that Eichel is "frustrated" with the lack of team success coming his way.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel trade rumors: ‘Calls taken’ for Sabres star; Rangers reportedly interested

'Sabres are currently paying three general managers, or the equivalent of 10 percent of the league's GMs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres suddenly fire Jason Botterill three weeks after Kim Pegula’s ‘he’s our GM’ comments

'The Sabres thought that Eichel would help turn their fortunes around when they selected him second overall in the 2015 NHL Draft. Their current playoff drought is more than twice as long as the next-longest active streak, four years for the Detroit Red Wings. That lack of success has clearly started to affect Eichel.' … [Read more...] about Sabres star Jack Eichel admits he’s frustrated with losing seasons

'“I dedicated my life to hockey because of this team. I can’t do it anymore. I’m seriously for the first time considering not being a season-ticket holder this year." he told the hosts. "Even when the team was terrible [former owner] Ted Black would come on this station and talk to fans and address concerns. I don’t need a damn camera in front of Terry Pegula every single day, … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres fan unleashes wild tirade against franchise owner on radio show

'"He will be gone for a few weeks now, we know that for sure," Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. "Of course he has been a very important catalyst to the good things that are happening here in the team and we need to fill that hole. Guys need to step up as we had the same situation with Jeff [Skinner]. It's definitely a challenging situation but we'll pull together and fill that … [Read more...] about How long is Victor Olofsson out? Injury timeline, return date, latest updates on Buffalo Sabres rookie

'The impressive move fooled defender Kevin Shattenkirk and caught goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy off-center to the puck, and his desperate lunge could not stop the Sabres' captain from increasing Buffalo's lead to 4-1.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres’ Jack Eichel dangles Kevin Shattenkirk, scores outstanding short-handed goal

'While the cause and extent of his injury are unknown, the Sabres were forced to go to battle without their most lethal weapon. Eichel was originally slotted in the starting lineup, but the late change drew Conor Sheary into the game instead.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel injury update: Buffalo Sabres captain held out with upper-body injury

'Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman mentioned Pittsburgh Penguins forward Alex Galchenyuk — who is reportedly on the trade block — as a potential target for the Sabres, who desire help at forward.' … [Read more...] about NHL trade rumors: Buffalo Sabres’ Zach Bogosian requests move, per report

'Dahlin, the 2018 first-overall pick has one goal and 16 points in 24 games for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin injury update: Buffalo Sabres defenseman out indefinitely with concussion