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'"When you have those ankle injuries that Eichel had, I mean that's no joke.... What he was battling was a real nuisance, but when he was playing, his numbers are unbelievable."' … [Read more...] about Rupp: Eichel has potential to be top five center next year

'"I think it's going to take about another week," Butcher's player agent Steve Bartlett said with Andrew Peters and Craig Rivet on The Instigators on Tuesday. "We started out with a very broad number of teams that had called and expressed interest, we went to a process of phone interviews, and then we started to work it down to a manageable number that he thought offered what … [Read more...] about Butcher’s decision likely to come in another week

'One thing the team continues to produce is a family friendly environment for the fans. This year, the Sabres have added the new Blue Cross Kids Zone in the 100 level that will offer fun activities for the younger Sabres fans. The team is also offering family packs for 10 games this season with specially priced kids tickets five games.' … [Read more...] about Fans to experience upgrades, new incentives at Sabres games this season

'"I put in a lot of work this summer on and off the ice. Really focused on shooting, needed to get better at that."' … [Read more...] about Girgensons believes he can score 20 goals in a season

'Eichel is not going to earn as much as McDavid got in his new deal unless he holds off on signing until next offseason and puts up a similar year of production that McDavid did in 2016-17. Plus, he will probably have to lead the Sabres to the playoffs along with beating out McDavid in scoring and win the Hart Trophy. That won't be an easy feat to accomplish.' … [Read more...] about The waiting game

'That gives the Sabres just over $7.2 million of cap space left.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Girgensons

'The Box Office prices are the same as last year, but Mini-Packs have been reduced depending on the tier.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres announce single-game tickets

'While Butcher may be a bit undersized at 5' 10" and 190-pounds, he is a smooth skating, mobile, left-handed defenseman with an offensive upside to his game. With the Sabres, Butcher would likely start in the American Hockey League with the Rochester Americans with the hopes that he develops into a NHL-ready defenseman.' … [Read more...] about Report: Butcher to visit with Sabres

'Eichel has one year left on his entry-level deal, where he would become a restricted free agent without an extension. Connor McDavid recently signed an extension worth $100 million over eight years. The next highest paid players are Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews, and Carey Price who carry a $10.5 million cap hit.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres and Eichel discussing eight-year deal

'Komisarek now joins former NHLers Krys Barch and Adam Mair on the Sabres' player development staff, along with goalie development coach Seamus Kotyk.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add former NHLer Komisarek to player development staff

'Jason Botterill traded a 3rd round pick for Beaulieu on June 17th in Botterill's first trade as a general manager. Beaulieu was the 17th overall pick by Montreal in 2011. In 74 games last season, he had 4 goals and 24 assists.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Beaulieu ahead of arbitration hearing

'Buffalo will first play on NBCSN on Tuesday, October 24 when the Sabres host the Detroit Red Wings at KeyBank Center at 7 p.m. The following night, the Sabres will be featured on Wednesday Night Rivalry when they take on the Columbus Blue Jackets from Nationwide Arena at 8 p.m.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to play seven times on national television

'The Sabres now have two remaining restricted free agents to get under contract. Defenseman Nathan Beaulieu is scheduled to go to arbitration on Friday August 4, while Zemgus Girgensons is also an RFA but will not head to arbitration.' … [Read more...] about Rodrigues signs two-year deal with Sabres

'"Yea, I'm pumped, I'm really excited." Pominville said when asked about his return to Buffalo. "We obviously really enjoyed our time in Buffalo when we were there and couldn't be happier to be back. Our kids are happy, we're excited to make the move back to live there and establish ourselves in the city again. And obviously the team is heading in a great direction too, I'm … [Read more...] about Pominville happy to be back in Buffalo

'Lehner's new deal will make him the 26th highest paid goaltender in the National Hockey League. According to CapFriendly.com, Lehner will be a restricted free agent once again next summer and will be eligible for arbitration.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to terms with Lehner