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'Many are saying it’s easy, just trade Rasmus Ristolainen and open up $5.4 million. First of all, other teams have scouts and they understand the limitations Ristolainen has, especially in the defensive zone. If he could play on a good team and be on their second or third pair, he’d probably be somewhat better. The other stumbling block in that plan is Ralph Krueger is a huge … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: After signing Hall… What’s next for Sabres?

'Hall said that there were multi-year deals on the table from other teams, but after he talked with teams, he realized that COVID-19 is affecting what teams do and that maybe a six or seven-year deal wouldn’t be such a good idea this year. He said that once he decided on a one-year deal, Buffalo became more appealing. He said the Sabres never offered him a long-term contract. … [Read more...] about Hamilton: Taylor Hall is open to being a Sabre long-term

'From Hall’s perspective, he’s said many times that Ralph Krueger is his favorite coach that he’s played for. Adams confirmed Krueger and Hall spoke a lot in the past two days.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton: Sabres hope 1-year deal for Hall turns into ‘long-term relationship’

'The one-year contract carries a $3.85 million salary.' … [Read more...] about Montour agrees to 1-year contract with Sabres worth $3.85M

'Many thought Peterka would go in the first round, so Adams and his staff didn’t think he would last until 38. Peterka made an impression at the World Junior Tournament for Germany when he played on a line with first round picks Tim Stutzle and Lukas Reichel. Peterka had four goals and six points in seven games.' … [Read more...] about NHL Draft Day 2: Buffalo Sabres select Peterka in 2nd round following trade

'Thanks to a flat salary cap, teams don’t want to wind up in arbitration with players, and had they qualified Kahun, he would’ve chosen arbitration.' … [Read more...] about Sabres don’t extend offer to Dominik Kahun before free agency

'When you talk to scouts one of their biggest takeaways was Quinn seems to always be in the right place at the right time. You often wonder how natural scorers are always wide open and it’s just a sense that they posses. It’s not a skill that can be taught.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select winger Jack Quinn with 8th pick

'The 22-year-old player was drafted 26th overall in 2016 by the St. Louis Blues and was traded to the Sabres in 2018 when they traded Ryan O'Reilly to the Blues.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign forward Tage Thompson to 3-year deal

'I’ve been told by people inside organizations that there’s no way owners will let a season start without a plan that gets the fans in their buildings. In my mind, the only way to ensure that is a vaccine or rapid tests that can tell that you were tested for COVID that day and came up negative.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton: It’s great to talk hockey, but will there be a season?

'Going into this season, I see a team that could include Dylan Cozens, Tage Thompson, Dominik Kahun, Casey Mittelstadt, Will Borgen, Curtis Lazar and Arttu Ruotsalainen. None of those players should cost over $1 million in actual salary.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton: Evaluating the impact of the Sabres’ self-imposed budget

'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."' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Marcus Johansson to Minnesota Wild for Eric Staal

'Buffalo needed to address who was going to be its No. 2 center, and Adams has done just that.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton: Sabres win trade with Staal’s production, leadership

'Hawerchuk had been battling stomach cancer. He was 57 years old.' … [Read more...] about Former Buffalo Sabres’ player Dale Hawerchuk dies

'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.' … [Read more...] about Sabres unveil new uniforms

'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.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres to reveal new royal blue jerseys this week