The Sporting News

'Sobotka was following through on a shot in the offensive zone without the puck when Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov delivered a low-bridge hit, sending Sobotka over his back and onto the ice. The 32-year-old remained down while trainers came to tend to his injuries and help him to the locker room.' … [Read more...] about Vladimir Sobotka injury update: Buffalo Sabres forward leaves game vs. Lightning after hit from Nikita Kucherov

'The 24-year-old scored a power-play goal in the second period, assisted by a pass from defenseman Rasmus Dahlin. The tally was Olofsson's fifth goal of the season and the seventh of his young career. All of those goals came with a man advantage, making him the first player to score their first seven goals in that manner.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres’ Victor Olofsson sets rookie power play scoring record

'In the 2018 offseason, the Sabres acquired Hunwick, along with Conor Sheary, from the Penguins in exchange for a conditional 2019 pick. The veteran blueliner then suffered an undisclosed neck injury during his off-ice training prior to the start of the 2018-19 campaign. He was out indefinitely to start the year, but his recovery was fast-tracked and he returned in … [Read more...] about Sabres defenseman Matt Hunwick likely out for season with neck condition

'Perhaps Ristolainen was merely misquoted or his statement was lost in translation. Then again, maybe seeing a former teammate hoisting the Stanley Cup in June has him hoping for a similar outcome with another club. Whatever the reason, his remarks ensure he'll remain a fixture in media trade chatter as training camp approaches next month.' … [Read more...] about NHL rumors 2019: Could Sabres defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen be on the move?

'The 25-year-old restricted free-agent winger signed a one-year contract worth $2 million on Thursday, two days after going through an arbitration hearing. An independent arbitrator found a middle ground between Rodrigues' request and Buffalo's offer, which Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported were $2.65 million and $1.5 million, respectively.' … [Read more...] about NHL free agency 2019: Sabres’ Evan Rodrigues awarded $2 million contract

'Chicago may have lost a promising defensive prospect, but in return, they get a versatile winger who can play the left or right side and is still developing his all-around game; he is expected to become a secondary scorer with a lot of upside.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add to defensive depth, acquire Henri Jokiharju from Blackhawks for Alexander Nylander

'Johansson tallied 11 points in this year's postseason and notched a game-winner for the Bruins, but Boston ultimately fell to St. Louis in seven games in the Stanley Cup final.' … [Read more...] about NHL free agency news: Sabres sign Marcus Johansson to 2-year deal

'Vesey became expendable, more or less, when New York selected Finnish teenager Kaapo Kakko with the second overall pick in the NHL Draft last month.' … [Read more...] about NHL trade news: Rangers send Jimmy Vesey to Sabres

'During a development camp scrimmage Saturday, Cozens was skating for the puck and was hip-checked by defenseman Brandon Hickey. As he went over Hickey's back, Cozens put his left hand out and landed on it, hitting the ice hard. The 18-year-old took off his glove and skated directly over to the bench, where trainers escorted him to the dressing room. From the looks of things - … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dylan Cozens suffers apparent hand injury at development camp

'Miller scored three goals and added 26 assists in 65 games for Vegas last season. He also had 10 goals and 31 assists in his first year with the team and was key to the Golden Knights' depth down the stretch in the Stanley Cup playoffs. That resulted him him getting a four-year, $15.5 million with Vegas last offseason. Clearly though, the team didn't like his production enough … [Read more...] about NHL trade news: Sabres acquire defenseman Colin Miller from Golden Knights

'The same report says Buffalo has "kicked tires" on Wild winger Jason Zucker, who is coming off of a 42-point season in Minnesota.' … [Read more...] about NHL trade rumors: Sabres contacted Wild about winger Jason Zucker

'Skinner is a perennial 30-goal scorer having eclipsed the mark four times since coming into the league as a rookie in 2010.' … [Read more...] about NHL free agency news: Sabres sign Jeff Skinner to massive deal

'Krueger, 59, previously coached the Oilers in 2012-13. He finished his time in Edmonton with a 19-22-7 record and did not make the playoffs. But, he has had success on the international stage as coach of Team Europe at the 2016 World Cup of Hockey. The team made it all the way to the championship game, where it ultimately fell to Team Canada.' … [Read more...] about Ralph Krueger to become next Sabres head coach, report says

'Finding a suitable replacement for Housley is an obvious priority. The Sabres are making their fifth coaching change since 2013 and there's a critical need for stability behind the bench.' … [Read more...] about NHL rumors: Sabres’ GM Jason Botterill facing a critical offseason

'The way the season ended is a tough blow for the Sabres, who kicked off the season on a high note and boasted of a 10-game win streak in November. However, things quickly unraveled in December and the team went 16-33-8 after the 10-game streak.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fire Phil Housley after season implodes