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'Players risk suspension and even not being paid for each day they can’t participate due to COVID-19.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton: Evaluating the NHL’s new COVID-19 rules

'Players risk suspension and even not being paid for each day they can’t participate due to COVID-19. On the other side of the coin, a fully vaccinated player confirmed positive for COVID-19 will be treated as if he has a hockey-related injury.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton: Evaluating the NHL’s new COVID-19 rules

'Brisson’s good, but he has his work cutout for him. It’s to a point now that no matter which surgery he gets, it’s not likely Eichel would be ready for opening night. I have trouble believing that there’s a trade to be made when the team that gets him might not be able to use him.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton: No surprise in Eichel’s reported agent change

'The Buffalo Sabres made the announcement Friday morning saying that Jeanneret plans on retiring after the 2021-22 Buffalo Sabres season. Jeanneret is wrapping up his Hall of Fame career after 51 years.' … [Read more...] about Rick Jeanneret to retire after 2021-22 Buffalo Sabres season

'GM Kevyn Adams had indicated he would not rush Power or any other prospect into the NHL, saying the focus will remain on long term development.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres top pick to return to Michigan

'The worst thing Adams can do is let Eichel anywhere near this team. The last thing the young players need is to listen to a disgruntled captain go on about his situation and the team. Adams said he would be fine if Eichel were at training camp, but if he really is, then he’s pretty naïve. It would be an utter disaster.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take2: What’s the holdup in dealing Jack Eichel?

'What Eichel did do is make it harder for the Sabres to trade him. He’s already considered to be difficult. Elliott Friedman said his type-A personality has made it more difficult to move him.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton: How do the Sabres react to statement from Eichel’s camp

'The Buffalo Sabres have re-signed forward Rasmus Asplund to a two-year contract. Per Buffalo, the new deal is worth $825,000. The 23-year-old has only 57 games played at the NHL professional level and is trending in the right direction in terms of development.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Rasmus Asplund

'In the statement, Eichel's agents said quote "the process is not working."' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel’s agents release statement aimed at Sabres management

'"We're in control of this process. We have a player under contract. We don't feel any pressure. If there's a deal out there that we think is the right thing for the Buffalo Sabres that's going to help us we'd be open to it, but we're not in a position where we're just going to do something to do it. That doesn't make any sense. Those conversations are continuing to go."' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Adams in no rush to deal Eichel

'NHL free agency is set to open on Wednesday, but the Sabres have signed forward Drake Caggiula to a one-year deal worth $750,000.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Drake Caggiula

'Defensemen Rasmus Dahlin, Heri Jokiharju, and Casey Fitzgerald along with forwards Casey Mittelstadt and Rasmus Asplund.' … [Read more...] about Sabres qualify RFAs Dahlin, Mittelstadt and three others

'Saturday afternoon, the Sabres confirmed the Reinhart trade to Florida. Buffalo gets a 2022 first round pick and netminder Devon Levi in return.' … [Read more...] about Reinhart trade to Panthers official; Sabres receive 2022 first-rounder, goalie

'The 18-year-old from Mississauga, Ontario, was the projected top pick in the draft but said he was leaning toward returning to the Wolverines for one more season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select Michigan defenseman Owen Power with the No. 1 pick in the NHL Draft

'Buffalo chose to protect the Ristolainen and fellow defensemen Rasmus Dahlin and Henri Jokiharju, exposing 24-year-old blueliner Will Borgen to be selected by the Seattle Kraken in Wednesday's NHL Expansion Draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Rasmus Ristolainen for defenseman, picks