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'After the first lottery, the 15 remaining teams' odds will be adjusted, and the second overall pick will be revealed.' … [Read more...] about Slim pickins’: How likely are the Sabres to land the No. 1 pick in the NHL Draft Lottery

'The biggest change will be in goal. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen will likely start the season as the Sabres No. 1 goalie. Kevyn Adams will need to find a partner not named Craig Anderson. Anderson did a great job this season having a points percentage of .581, but if Luukkonen doesn’t work out, I don’t think Anderson has it in him to take over and play 50 or 60 games.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take2: What must the Sabres do to improve during the NHL offseason?

'Who is Lukas Rousek, you ask, and why should you care? He was a sixth-round pick taken in the 2019 draft by Jason Botterill, and he’s showing signs of being a legitimate prospect. The 23-year-old spent four years in pro hockey in the Czech League and was ready to make the jump to North America. Unfortunately, he suffered a knee injury before training camp, but if you’re … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take2: The Sabres’ brighter future shines in Rochester

'Skinner's efforts raised over $100,000 to help in the fight against cancer, in part by his willingness to donate $53 for every $50 donation.' … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner has been named Sabres’ King Clancy award nominee

'With Kyle Okposo and Zemgus Girgensons named alternate captains ahead of last season, it might be time for one of them to wear the "C."' … [Read more...] about Who will be the Sabres next captain and goaltender?

'Don Granato, in his first year as the Sabres head coach, provided the spark.' … [Read more...] about Sabres locker room cleanout: 3 stars of the season

'"Cozens shot right on and he scores! Casey ... Casey at the bat ... Casey Mittelstadt hammers it home ... and Buffalo wins it in ooooovertime."' … [Read more...] about Fond Farewell: Rick Jeanneret signs off for the final time

'“Anything that came out of these lips has been pretty natural. I very seldom think ahead of time … in terms of the number of calls that I’ve had that they call famous or infamous. That’s me. You take me as what I am,” Jeanneret said.' … [Read more...] about RJ’s Last Call: Rick Jeanneret looks back on his years with the Sabres

'Sabres veteran Kyle Okposo said after practice, "You know we still have guys going out there 25 minutes early today, last practice of the year. That is not normal for this time of year but it's the norm around here."' … [Read more...] about Sabres excited, optimistic about the future after season’s final practice

'Thompson passed Jack Eichel's career-high 36 goals - from a shortened 2019-2020 season - in a win over the New York Islanders on Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres center Thompson nears 40-goal mark with 2 games remaining

'Looking up the box score, Zielonka quickly learned that not only had Okposo scored, but he that he had scored the game's first goal. That suddenly put Zielonka in line for a $10,000 payout if the Sabres could hang on for the victory, which they eventually did 5-2.' … [Read more...] about For one lucky Sabres fan, a bet placed in error paid off big

'"I think every guy's just been so good... I think they made it easy for me to adjust," Power said.' … [Read more...] about Power paired with Jokiharju in first practice ahead of NHL Debut

'Buffalo lost 5-0, and the wheels fell off quickly, midway through the first period, when Corey Perry and Ondrej Palat scored within 17 seconds of each other to give the Lightning a 2-0 lead.' … [Read more...] about Power on the way: Sabres drop third-straight game ahead of defenseman’s debut

'We do know Power will wear #25, he wore #22 in college but Jack Quinn has claimed that number this season with the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Owen Power to three-year entry level contract

'It's true. The Sabres, for the most part, wish they could've been playing this type of hockey earlier in the season. With a shuffled roster due to COVID and injuries, it was tough, but it seems they are starting to piece together what's needed to be successful.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ‘planting roots’; Okposo doesn’t want season to end