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'Khmylev, 52, was originally drafted by the Sabres in the 1992 NHL Draft with the 108th overall pick. In parts of four seasons with the Sabres, Khmylev scored 63 goals and registered 150 points in 254 games. Khmylev stood out in his first two seasons with the Sabres, scoring 20 goals in the 1992-93 season, followed by 27 goals the next year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres let go of amateur scout Khmylev

'The Amerks hired Taylor as an assistant coach in 2013 where he served for 3 seasons. Last year he was the assistant coach for the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins, that's where a connection with Jason Botterill comes in.' … [Read more...] about Amerks name Chris Taylor as head coach

'It seems like Andrew Allen is staying as Housley's goaltender coach and Tom Ward is still listed on the Sabres' web site. Housley said, “As far as assistant coaches go, I think we're getting close and we're just trying to nail them down, what are good fits for me and our team and our organization.”' … [Read more...] about Housley is closing in on his staff

'It's not done very often, but if a team decides to put an offer sheet on a player on or after July 1, here is the compensation...'. … [Read more...] about If the Sabres gave out an offer sheet, what would it cost?

'Peter Fish is Eichel's agent. Eichel has one year left on his entry level deal, if for some reason he were to make it to July 1st, 2018 without an extension he would become a restricted free agent.' … [Read more...] about LeBrun: Preliminary extension talks between Sabres and Eichel’s camp going well

'Johnson loved his season here in Buffalo. The only reason he left is he was able to go home and sign with Calgary.' … [Read more...] about Report: Johnson may be returning to Buffalo

'Los Angeles Kings Insider for Fox Sports West, Jon Rosen tweeted that he believes that Petersen has agreed to term with the Kings.' … [Read more...] about Report: Cal Petersen headed to the Kings

'The Sabres have also fired pro scouts Jon Christiano and Jim Kovachik. Gone from the amateur side are Keith Hendrickson, Brandon Jay and Kevin Prendergast.' … [Read more...] about Sabres release Cunneyworth

'“He’s off to a great start bringing in Phil Housley and Steve Greeley to collaborate and make good decisions,” said Sexton Tuesday morning with Howard Simon and Jeremy White on WGR. “It’s up to us to assemble a team of people and office executives to put the right type of team on the ice, both in Rochester and Buffalo.”' … [Read more...] about Sexton wants to build future in Buffalo with Botterill

'Three players were not qualified, Brady Austin, Justin Kea and Jean Dupuy. They become unrestricted free agents.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres qualify six players

'As for Greeley, he comes to Buffalo after serving with the New York Rangers organization as the assistant director of player personnel. Prior to that, Greeley had spent time as an associate head coach at Boston University for two seasons. Greeley has also spent time in the Los Angeles Kings' scouting department, and as a regional scout with the U.S. National Team Development … [Read more...] about Sabres hire Sexton, Greeley as assistant general managers

'The Sabres drafted Andreychuk 16th overall in the 1982 Entry Draft. That's the same draft where Buffalo took current coach Phil Housley sixth overall and Paul Cyr ninth overall. Buffalo had five picks in the top 30 that year, but Mike Anderson and Jens Johansson never made the NHL. In a statement Housley said, "I want to congratulate my friend Dave Andreychuk on being named to … [Read more...] about Former Sabre Dave Andreychuk selected for the Hockey Hall of Fame

'Teams also have until 5:00 Monday to get qualifying offers out to restricted free agents. When I asked Jason Botterill about that on Friday morning he said, “We're still working on finalizing those offers.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres working to get qualifying offers out

'"Of course it's a great situation when you know there's space for you to fit in and you know there's something to work for. You have a goal to work for, and I think it's a great situation for me."' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen sees opportunity with the Sabres

'"It's a long build up," Mittelstadt said after being selected as Buffalo's first round pick. "Being in the room for a while, it started to get stressful but it's a big relief to be picked. I think me and my entire family are super excited. It's a huge honor, and obviously going to a great place like Buffalo makes it even better."' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt happy to be drafted by the Sabres