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'Buffalo's first round pick will compete for a possible roster spot with the Sabres at training camp and into the preseason, but he is eligible to return to Lethbridge for the upcoming season. Cozens will also be eligible to represent Canada at the 2020 IIHF World Junior Championship this December in the Czech Republic.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Cozens to entry-level contract

'Larsson was the only Sabres restricted free agent to not file for arbitration this offseason.' … [Read more...] about Larsson signs one-year qualifying offer with Sabres

'“I know both [Luukkonen and Laaksonen] real well,” Jokiharju said. “We’ve played in a couple tournaments together. Oskari Laaksonen is one of my best friends back in my hometown. It’s exciting to have them to call and to text those guys that I’m coming to Buffalo.”' … [Read more...] about Jokiharju is excited to join the Sabres

'Jokiharju, 20, was a first round pick (29th overall) by the Blackhawks in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. Jokiharju made his NHL debut last season in his first season as a professional, playing in 38 games for Chicago, with 12 assists while averaging 18:59 in ice time per game. Jokiharju also played 30 games for Rockford in the AHL, recording 17 points (2 goals, 15 assists) before … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire D Henri Jokihajru from Chicago for RW Alex Nylander

'"I think with talking to [head coach] Ralph [Krueger] and [general manager] Jason [Botterill], I like what Buffalo has going," Johansson said to the Buffalo media on Monday via a conference call. "I think talking to Ralph, he has 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 I came down to it, I was really … [Read more...] about Johansson liked what Buffalo had to offer

'“As his career has gone on and he’s matured, I think he’s become much less of a perimeter player,” Beninati said with Howard Simon and Sal Capaccio on Monday. “When he was younger, he was playing on the peripheral a lot; he wouldn’t get his nose dirty. I think as his career has gone along and he’s matured, I think he’s found a real nice home on the wing. He’s become more … [Read more...] about Beninati: There’s a lot to like about Marcus Johansson

'The 6' 1" and 205-pound forward has primarily played on the wing over the span of his career, but he did start his career playing at center. Johansson will be a potential option for the Sabres down the middle to go along with Jack Eichel and Casey Mittelstadt.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Marcus Johansson to two-year deal

'Meanwhile, Johansson quarterbacked the Bruins second powerplay, and is one of the most underappreciated zone entry players in the league.' … [Read more...] about Johansson fills multiple holes for the Sabres

'Girgensons, 25, was a former first round pick in 2012 and will be back for his seventh season with the Sabres. Girgensons has recorded 119 points (49 goals, 70 assists) in his six seasons with Buffalo, including 30 points in his second season, where he was named to the 2015 NHL All Star Game. Girgensons is now eligible to become an unrestricted free agent after the 2019-20 … [Read more...] about Girgensons signs one-year qualifying offer with Sabres

'Earlier today, restricted free-agent forward Zemgus Girgensons re-signed with the Buffalo Sabres on a one-year, $1.6-million dollar deal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Elie, McCabe, Rodrigues & Ullmark file for arbitration

'Smith is 24-years-old and is a very intelligent player. He will be one of the younger players pushing in training camp to get on the roster.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres get C.J. Smith back into the fold for two years

'"If you're going to move Ristolainen, he is the most marketable piece to bring in a top-six forward. I don't think that had to necessarily happen on July 1st, but as you get closer to August and the start of training camp, I would get worried."' … [Read more...] about Cullen: “You think differently about this lineup if they move Rasmus Ristolainen”

'The team didn’t announce a timetable for its No. 1 picks recovery.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Cozens will need surgery on his thumb

'The 26-year-old has spent the last three seasons with the Rangers, playing in 240 games while scoring 50 goals and picking up 40 assists in that time. This past season in New York, Vesey matched a career-high in goals with 17, while setting career-high marks for assists (18) and points (35).' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Jimmy Vesey from the Rangers

'Now that he’s here and back with friends Jack Eichel and Evan Rodrigues, Vesey is happy to come to Buffalo, “I’m really excited to be part of the Sabres and I look forward to contributing to the team and see what we can do.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Vesey is looking forward to playing for Buffalo