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'After spending a decade with the Pittsburgh Penguins organization and having several management roles there, the Sabres hired Botterill as GM in May of 2017. So far under Botterill, the Sabres postseason drought has extended to nine straight years, the latest coming when Buffalo missed the cut of the NHL’s return to play 24-team playoff format.' … [Read more...] about Report: Jason Botterill will return for a fourth season as Sabres GM

'Organizers say a full refund will be issued for all tickets purchased and is automatic, requiring no action from the person who purchased the tickets.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres Alumni Wine Festival has been canceled

'The face of the franchise teamed up with equipment company Bauer to donate 13-hundred face shields to health care workers at Erie County Medical Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Jack Eichel donates medical supplies to ECMC

'Included in the tiered pay cuts is management, hockey staff, broadcasters, as well as contracted employees.' … [Read more...] about Pegula Sports & Entertainment announces 21 layoffs, 104 furloughs and temporary pay cuts due to COVID

'Eichel thanked the healthcare workers at the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic in a Twitter video on Monday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Jack Eichel donates 1,300 face shields to Kaleida Health

'The masks will be distributed to various hospitals throughout Western New York.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel donating 5,000 PPE masks to local hospitals

'Eichel used a majority of the call to express the main focus which was staying in a good state of health and remaining in a good positive place, rather than just rushing into the season, “There’s a lot more at stake rather than just hockey.” Eichel says the rink has been closed and he hasn’t been on the ice, however, Jack said he has a gym at his house and has done daily video … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel reflects on current events

'The Sabres 2nd round pick in 2018 played his first two years of college at Western Michigan, serving as an alternate captain this past season. Samuelssson has 7 goals and 19 assists in his college career.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to terms with Samuelsson

'“A relative of a Buffalo Sabres employee recently tested positive for COVID-19 outside of New York State. The diagnosed individual is receiving care and is in isolation outside of New York State. This individual does not reside in Western New York and had limited interactions during a recent visit to Buffalo between March 5 and 6. This individual returned home and did not show … [Read more...] about Relative of Sabres employee tests positive for coronavirus

'Kim Pegula said in a statement that they have given considerable thought to the many different factors playing into the current situation and that beginning Monday, March 16, employees across all of the companies have been given the option to work from home.' … [Read more...] about Pegula Sports to pay employees for lost time from game cancellations

'The Sabres have 68 points and a record of 30-31-8, after winning their most recent game at home against the Washington Capitals. They were on track to miss the playoffs.' … [Read more...] about NHL season put on pause

'With 2:48 left the Sabres would score a goal that would’ve been the go ahead goal but was disallowed by the refs after they ruled Jeff Skinner interfered with the goalie. The call was questionable.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hold off Caps, win 3-2 in shootout

'The Sabres came out charging in the first period. Even though it remained 0-0 after the first twenty minuted, Buffalo dominated the period, holding a 13-4 edge in shots.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Skid Continues

'Jerseys available for bidding include “Set 2” of the game-worn home and away jerseys from the 2019-2020 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres auctioning game-worn jerseys to benefit their foundation

'Buffalo came out in the second and dominated the majority of the first ten minutes, but Matt Murray robbed the Sabres on multiple chances to keep the score 2-1 Pittsburgh. The Pens would add to their lead late in the second period on a power play when Hornqvist tallied his second of the night. The goal was on the Penguins first shot of the second period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Drop 5th Straight