WGRZ

‘Darren Dreger of TSN was the first to report the trade, tweeting Wednesday evening that a deal had been made with “details being worked on.”‘

‘Buffalo needed to address who was going to be its No. 2 center, and Adams has done just that.’

‘Hawerchuk had been battling stomach cancer. He was 57 years old.’

‘There’s more Sabres fun still to come this week too. On Wednesday, local landmarks will be lit in royal blue. The Sabres are also asking fans to wear royal blue and draw the Sabres logos with sidewalk chalk. Participants are asked to share their photos using the hashtag #ReturnToRoyal. A lucky fan may even win a jersey.’

‘Starting Monday, the Sabres will be hosting a “Jersey Reveal Week” in partnership with Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. The Sabres say there will be giveaways, exclusive content, and community initiatives held throughout the week.’

‘Even if Buffalo wanted to trade Eichel it would be difficult due to the NHL’s salary cap staying flat for three seasons. Eichel is one of just 13 $10 million hockey players and it would be very tough for teams to fit that money in.’

‘The No. 1 pick has to be in play for a trade. If you combine the pick with Ristolainen, you may be able to get that player to make your team quite a bit better. Buffalo can’t play next season with Marcus Johansson at center. He was not good and it wasn’t his fault. He was asked to play out of position because Botterill got enamored with his players and didn’t get that player last year.’

‘The move is surprising following news that the Sabres’ ownership confirmed to the Associated Press last month that they would be backing his return for a fourth season.’

‘The team announced Okposo had surgery this week and is expected to miss up to six weeks. Okposo had nine goals and 10 assists in 52 games last season. He has three years left on his contract with the Sabres.’

‘Bills and Sabres owners Terry and Kim Pegula issued the following statement late Monday in response to the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis and the protests that have followed in Buffalo and across the country.’