The Sporting News

'The Buffalo Sabres cannot be stopped.' … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner’s two goals lead Sabres past Canadiens; eight wins in row for Buffalo

'Gionta added that he will take on a "small part" in Sabres organization, though he didn't mention the specifics of his position.' … [Read more...] about Brian Gionta announces retirement after 16 NHL seasons

'Lehner, a nine-year NHL veteran, revealed career-long struggles with alcohol and drug abuse and said it came to a head last season with the Sabres when he fluctuated between manic and depressive states "full of self-medication and thoughts of suicide."' … [Read more...] about Robin Lehner shares struggles with addiction, bipolar disorder: ‘I want to help make a difference’

'"As you continue to mature as person and as a player, you want to pass on to young guys as much as you can anything you've picked up, anything that may help the team," offered Skinner, who scored 24 goals last season in Carolina and has 204 in his career.' … [Read more...] about ‘I’m happy to be on his team’: Jeff Skinner excited to join Jack Eichel, Sabres

'Buffalo's grade in this deal ultimately hinges of Skinner re-signing. If he doesn't, it was a waste of assets, and he'll need to be flipped at the deadline to recoup them. If he does, the Sabres addressed a critical need and acquired one of the NHL's better prime-aged scoring threats at a heavy discount.' … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner trade grades: Sabres buy low on high-end scoring help

'Pu, 20, wrapped up his fourth season in the Ontario Hockey League, where he scored 84 total points in 65 games for London and Kingston.' … [Read more...] about NHL trade news: Sabres acquire Jeff Skinner from Hurricanes

'Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, although it generally was expected that his first contract would be the maximum allowed at the entry level, which would have an average annual value of $3.775 million and a three-year total value of $11.325 million.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Rasmus Dahlin to entry-level contract

'All told, it's a solid haul in exchange for O'Reilly. Botterill could have taken it over the top had he convinced the Blues to include Thomas, Kyrou or Kostin, but the three were evidently the non-starters Armstrong referenced when he said talks fell apart early Sunday before the sides agrees to "add and subtract some pieces that made everyone comfortable in the end." The … [Read more...] about Ryan O’Reilly trade grades: Blues, Sabres continue roster shake-ups

'Botterill, armed with the leverage that comes in dealing any high-caliber player with term, remained steadfast on that ask through Sunday. O'Reilly was due a $7.5 million signing bonus before midnight July 1, per his contract (which runs until 2022-23), and the GM warned his counterparts the price would only increase if the Sabres were forced to foot the bill, perhaps in an … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Ryan O’Reilly to Blues for Patrik Berglund, trove of picks, top prospect

'Sheary, 26, made his debut with the Penguins during the 2015-16 season after going undrafted. He had a strong 2016-17 season with 53 points in 61 games, but his production fell the following season with 30 points in 79 games.' … [Read more...] about NHL trade news: Sabres acquire Conor Sheary, Matt Hunwick from Penguins for draft pick

'"Then the hypothetical becomes reality -- he puts on the jersey, comes to Buffalo -- that carries a lot of weight," offered Biron. "They've come close to winning the lottery before, just missed out on Connor McDavid (in 2015), but now it's finally No. 1 overall. As soon as they flipped the card over, social media, the fans, went nuts. It is just so special."' … [Read more...] about ‘He doesn’t need to be the savior’, but expectations high for Sabres’ top overall pick Rasmus Dahlin

'Dahlin widely was considered the best prospect available in the 2018 class. The Sabres are hopeful he can develop into a franchise building block.' … [Read more...] about NHL Draft 2018: Sabres select defenseman Rasmus Dahlin with No. 1 pick

'“I think it’s important to be there like an everyday thing, that he can focus on hockey, what he’s supposed to do, and I can focus on the rest,” Asa said. “So just help him out to have a good time and focus what he’s there for.”' … [Read more...] about NHL Draft 2018: Buffalo-bound Rasmus Dahlin, family find familiar comforts amid hype

'If Housley wants to maximize Dahlin’s puck effectiveness, he should consider giving Dahlin the lion’s share of offensive-zone starts (oZS). In other words, most of the draws taking place in the opposing zone should have Dahlin on the ice. This tactic is common for a coach with a gifted defenseman because it not only increases the likelihood of a quality scoring chance, but … [Read more...] about NHL Draft 2018: How Rasmus Dahlin can fit Sabres, fast-track league’s slowest rebuild

'The Sabres organization hosts the top line of the 2015 Terrier squad that went to the national title game. Eichel, who led the nation in scoring and won the Hobey Baker that season, still plays with that season’s second leading scorer, Evan Rodrigues. The connection grew deeper at the NHL trade deadline when the Sabres added Danny O’Regan, the third wheel to that line, as part … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Comm. Ave. connection looks to build a future together in Buffalo