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'"We want to have tough decisions," said Adams on Thursday after inking Power to his new contract extension. "You're putting a puzzle together, you're planning long-term, but you also have to look short-term and how you can win hockey games now. So to have those pillars in place, foundational pieces that are here for a long time is a big help as we plan this out."' … [Read more...] about Adams excited to lock in core pieces for long-term

'According to CapFriendly, Power will have a five-team no-trade list in Years 6 and 7 of his new contract that kicks in at the start of next season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lock up Owen Power with seven-year contract extension worth $58.45 million

'Getting back to Krebs and his role, he, once again, will be between Kyle Okposo and Zemgus Girgensons. That line was one of the best defensive lines in the National Hockey League last season, and they spent a lot of time in the offensive zone thanks to their forechecking abilities.' … [Read more...] about Peyton Krebs knows, embraces role with Sabres

'Roth served as D’Angelo’s boss.' … [Read more...] about John Roth out as Sabres’, Bills’ executive vice president

'Devon Levi plays 60 games, finishes top-10 in goalie stats.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Five bold predictions for 2023-24 Sabres season

'It’s amazing to watch Benson because at 18, he plays a 200-foot game. Granato said he has to if he wants to play here, “He would not be in the position he’s in on our roster if he, I mean he can be prolific as anybody offensively, but if he didn’t have it with defensive instincts and positionally pretty sound, he wouldn’t be on the roster right now and that’s usually why … [Read more...] about Zach Benson keeping things in perspective after making Sabres roster

'"Talking a couple of years ago about learning or growth. This now is more of evolving. I think we're good enough but that doesn't mean you're going to come out win you've got to evolve and learn how to win as a group. We've added new players, they're still getting on the same page. We have a lot of anxiety and our guys absolutely love Buffalo. They feel that they're on the … [Read more...] about Granato knows Buffalo is on cusp of something great

'With an average annual value (AAV) of $11 million per-season, it will make Dahlin, along with Drew Doughty of the Los Angeles Kings, the second-highest paid defensemen in the NHL. Erik Karlsson of the Pittsburgh Penguins makes this highest AAV in the league at $11.5 million.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lock up Rasmus Dahlin to eight-year, $88 million extension

'"You grow up in it, you have a special relationship to it, and every time my family comes to Buffalo, they absolutely love it. My brother pretty much wants to live here, but he can’t. It has a special place in my heart, for sure."' … [Read more...] about Dahlin couldn’t be happier to be member of Sabres, Buffalo community for nine more years

'"Rasmus Dahlin has a high character, high work ethic. All the things that we look for off the ice too, in terms of what are they doing to help themselves become better every day," said Adams before Monday's practice. "When you have the talent he has, and then you have the other things, in my mind, it was just a matter of time before Rasmus broke through and became the world … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams happy to lock up elite talent long-term

'2022 first-round pick Matt Savoie is also still in Buffalo, but I would think he will join Jack Quinn on injured reserve come Monday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres down to 23 active players on Saturday

'The goal scoring came early and often to start the second period, as the two teams scored six total goals during the middle frame.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Penguins in preseason finale

'Rasmus Dahlin and Connor Clifton were on the ice for four goals-against, and Dahlin spent quite a bit of the night turning the puck over. Buffalo’s penalty killing was horrendous on Friday, as the Penguins went 2-for-3 with the extra man. If the penalty killing doesn’t improve from 28th in the league like it was last year, making the playoffs will be extremely difficult.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres have a lot to work on as they ready for season opener Thursday

'"It’s very important," said Granato following Thursday's practice. "If you watched him practice today, he’s easy to pick out in practice because of his size and how hard he works. So to get into a game and to get around our players and our system is something we’re looking forward to."' … [Read more...] about Erik Johnson feels one preseason game played will be enough

'The Blue Jackets were off and running on this night, as they peppered Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen early and were rewarded twice in the first 10 minutes of the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres drop preseason decision to Blue Jackets