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'“The challenge excites me,” Granato said. “The demand of the challenge is what excites me. To walk in, I fully believe we have a huge opportunity right in front of us. I think our players have started to grasp that with excitement and energy. The demand of Sabre fans and the demand of our hockey community is right where I want to be.”' … [Read more...] about Granato sees opportunity and obligation in front of him

'General manager Kevyn Adams would only go as far as revealing he “spent a long time on the phone” with Eichel’s agent Wednesday, calling it a “great conversation.” But he added that the organization’s stance “hasn’t changed” in regard to the treatment of Eichel’s injury.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ stance on Eichel treatment ‘hasn’t changed,’ GM Adams says

'This will be Granato’s first NHL head-coaching job. The 53-year-old joined the Sabres as an assistant coach for the 2019-20 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make Don Granato full-time head coach

'As of Wednesday morning, there’s a small memorial outside of KeyBank Center in honor of Sabres legend Rene Robert, who passed away after being hospitalized for a heart attack.' … [Read more...] about There’s a small memorial outside of KeyBank Center in honor of Rene Robert

'The Sabres organization announced the players passing Tuesday via Twitter saying “the entire Sabres organization and Western New York community are praying for the Robert family and cherishing the memories he created in Buffalo.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres legend Rene Robert passes away

'It was down to Buffalo, the Seattle Kraken and the Anaheim Ducks for the number one spot in Wednesday’s NHL Draft Lottery. The Ducks earned the number three spot, and the Sabres were awarded the number one pick, leaving Seattle as the number two team in the Draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win #1 pick in NHL Draft lottery

'“It’s a good lesson for me to go home and realize the amount of work I have to put in every day and the things that I have to do away from the rink to get myself ready to play and I think that was the biggest difference more than anything. I think when you do that you get in the zone and start playing well,” Mittelstadt said.' … [Read more...] about Challenges from Adams, Granato motivated Mittelstadt to solid season

'“We all want the same thing here when it comes to Jack Eichel. We want Jack Eichel to be healthy, to be able to play at the top of his game, to be one of the best players in the world like he’s proven he is,” Adams said during his season-ending zoom call on Wednesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Kevyn Adams addresses treatment on Jack Eichel’s neck injury

'There’s enough smoke around the situation that online betting website Bet Online has published odds on where Eichel could be headed in a trade. The New York Rangers topped the list, followed by the Los Angeles Kings, Arizona Coyotes, and Eichel’s hometown Boston Bruins.' … [Read more...] about There are now betting odds for Jack Eichel’s next team

'“It’s almost tougher this year for me personally feeling good towards the end of the year and feeling like my game was in a good place and to not be playing any meaningful games down the stretch and in the playoffs it’s definitely disappointing right now,” Reinhart said on Monday during his season-ending zoom call.' … [Read more...] about Rinse and repeat: Sabres veteran players frustrated with losing as the playoff drought continues

'“That should be the goal of every player at the beginning of the year, every team. And that was our goal when we started. Did we reach it? No. Did we have a hard year? Yeah we did and I think when that happens it forces everyone to just consider what I guess you could do better, what you think maybe the future holds. I think I have a lot of thinking to do in this offseason, I … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel says there’s been a ‘disconnect’ with Sabres on treating his neck injury

'“Like I told Kevyn [Adams] a little while ago I just said I’m open for all the ideas. Right now I mean it’s hard obviously the season just ended so yeah I’m frustrated, I’m pissed and it sucks so I told him I’m open for all the scenarios staying or if he trades me I’m fine with that too,” Ristolainen said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres D Rasmus Ristolainen is ‘open for all the scenarios’ when it comes to his future

'The Sabres goalie grew up just outside of Pittsburgh but his homecoming was ruined by the team he grew up cheering.' … [Read more...] about Pens pound Sabres 8-4

'This is the second year Eichel has given flowers to Roswell park for national nurses day. The chief nursing officer says Eichel’s mom is a nurse, so he understands the value of their work.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel donates hundreds of bouquets to Roswell Park for National Nurses Day

'“Oh my gosh it’s incredible,” teammate Anders Bjork said. “He’s done just an amazing job. You have to tip your hat to that guy. He came in here and did his job so well and we’re all so proud of him and excited for him. I think he’ll keep going and if we need him to he’ll keep doing this. He’s got such a positive energy about him. It’s extremely impressive to be a goalie and … [Read more...] about Houser stands tall in shootout, Sabres top Islanders 4-3