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'With very little change, fans have a slightly higher expectation for this team because they liked what they saw last April. That was evident because more people came to the arena to watch games in that final month to see if what was happening on the ice was real.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton: The Sabres have talent at NHL’s Prospect Challenge

'To say this is overdue is an understatement. Immediate reaction was extremely positive on social media among hockey fans.' … [Read more...] about Sabres will bring back ‘goat head’ jersey for 12 games this season

'It’s been proven that high end NHL free agency is generally a disaster where teams regret contracts within three years of giving them out. It's how high-priced UFA works out in the National Hockey League.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton: Tage Thompson’s new contract could be a bargain for the Sabres

'From Buffalo’s side, they couldn’t have been happier with Alex Tuch and the quick improvement from youngster Peyton Krebs.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton: Jack Eichel trade return is still looking good

'Kulich has said that he thinks he’ll be playing in the NHL this season and he just may have the chance to reach that goal as he and Rosen are expected to start the season in Rochester this year. Kulich looked like he was ahead of many of the Sabres prospects during July's development camp.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton: Sabres prospects impress during World Junior Championship

'While I don’t think making Okposo captain is the wrong move, I would not change anything from last year except for one thing. Zemgus Girgensons and Okposo were named co-captains, but Granato decided just to have them both wear the “A” on their sweaters. I think Girgensons brings different, but valuable leadership, and last season worked. I would keep them both as captains just … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take2: Sabres leadership taking shape

'"Ryan Miller embodied what people in Western New York expect from those who wear a Buffalo Sabres uniform: on-ice excellence, commitment, and authentic love for this community," said Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams. "His lasting relationship with the people here in Buffalo remains a standard we strive to follow every day.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres: ‘Ryan Miller Night’ happening in January

'The Sabres added more organizational depth on Wednesday bringing back veteran forward Riley Sheahan on a one-year, two-way contract worth $950,000.' … [Read more...] about Sabres bring back Riley Sheahan

'Adams believes in drafting good players, developing them, and giving them a road to the NHL. He believes those are the players that should get paid, not 33-year-old superstars who are on the decline.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take2: Sabres will not deviate from a slow and steady plan

'Comrie was a pretty good AHL goaltender and played 207 games there which usually means he’s not an NHL goalie. Sabres GM Kevyn Adams talked about how their analytics department looked at how he improved in the American Hockey League and the numbers tell them that he’s ready for this opportunity.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take2: Sabres goal oriented

'The Buffalo Sabres have signed forward Brett Murray to a one-year contract. The contract is worth $750,000, according to the team.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres sign Brett Murray to 1-year contract

'"Just how much Kevyn Adams talks about how much he wants to build a culture around how good the guys are, to make sure he has good people first," Comrie said.' … [Read more...] about Ready to be Sabres: Comrie, Lyubushkin excited to join the organization

'"They fit our needs, but they fit what we wanted too, in people and competitors. We didn't need to do a lot. We're an organization that, I think month to month, week to week," Sabres coach Don Granato said.' … [Read more...] about Granato discusses Sabres’ moves free agency

'From 2010 on, the Sabres got pretty much nothing after the first two rounds of the drafts, and in many cases only the first round pick came through. You just can’t build a team if you’re whiffing on all your lower-round picks.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take2: The Sabres could be finally hitting on late-round draft picks

'The open spots matter. When the season begins Oct. 13 against the Ottawa Senators, there might be room for only one of the two players, who both seem to be ready for the leap to the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Peterka, Quinn show growth at Sabres development camp