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'Smith will likely have a chance to secure a bottom role this upcoming season with the big club, and he'll be back for at least one more year after signing a one-year, two-way contract with the Sabres on Monday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign CJ Smith to one-year, two-way contract

'Bailey appeared in 12 games with the Sabres last season, scoring three goals and adding one assist and also combined for 15 points (10 goals, 5 assists) in 37 games with AHL affiliate Rochester Americans.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Justin Bailey to one-year contract

'O'Regan was acquired in February at the NHL trade deadline when Buffalo sent winger Evander Kane to San Jose. He tallied 15 points in 18 games with the Amerks and did not record a point in two games with the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Baptiste, O’Regan to 1-year contracts

'The Sabres drafted Malone in the 6th round of the 2013 NHL Draft, Malone recorded 99 points in 115 games for Harvard before turning pro in 2017.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign forward Sean Malone

'Smith won three Stanley Cups (1987, 1988 and 1990) during his 16 seasons playing in the NHL. In 804 total regular-season games as a defenseman with the Oilers, Blackhawks and Flames, Smith totaled 375 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hire Steve Smith as assistant coach

'Jeanneret, who is a Hockey Hall of Famer, earned another honor on Saturday as an honorary inductee into the Bare Knuckle Boxing Hall of Fame.' … [Read more...] about Rick Jeanneret inducted into Bare Knuckle Boxing Hall of Fame

'Fans who currently own an officially-licensed No. 15 Eichel Jersey are eligible for a $49 credit toward the purchase of a new adult No. 9 jersey, or $29 toward the purchase of a youth jersey.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel to wear No. 9 jersey

'We know what Eichel brings. But, can Mittelstadt handle big minutes in his first full year in the league? That's the big question. But, there's no denying his play making ability. Berglund is a dependable third pivot who could slot into the 2C role if Mittelstadt gets overwhelmed early on in the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Line Projection

'Berglund played in only 57 games last season but finished fourth on the team with 17 goals. Sobotka finished with 31 points (11-20-31) in 81 games while Thompson netted just nine points in 41 games with the club.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Ryan O’Reilly to the Blues

'"Look, there's always been conversations on some of our players throughout the league. With Ryan, to the direct question of Ryan's signing bonus, it's due by the end of the day today. It's no surprise, as I've said before, Ryan is a guy that teams ask about. When people are calling me to talk about our team, they're looking at our better players and, Ryan is certainly one of … [Read more...] about Is Ryan O’Reilly’s signing bonus holding up a potential trade?

'“Buffalo right out of the gate was real strong and they knew I was their guy and that was something that was real important to me," Hutton said during an appearance on NHL Network.' … [Read more...] about Carter Hutton signs 3-year contract with the Sabres

'"I think they want to kind of protect him. It’s going to be a big year for him," Hutton said on his conference call with the media. "He’s a young kid coming up, and paying full-time in the NHL is a lot different than playing full-time in the AHL. I think they just don’t want to make any mistakes rushing him. They know he’s the guy of the future and have a lot of faith in … [Read more...] about Hutton looking forward to opportunity, turning Sabres into a winner

'"I wanted to come in and show him what I'm made of," Hickey added following a training session at HarborCenter. "I'm a mobile defenseman like him. That's definitely something that's cool to be in the same room and talk to someone like him."' … [Read more...] about Brandon Hickey, Sabres agree to entry level contract

'After four days of refining and developing their skills, the focus of the conversation from the Sabres front office remains changing the culture within the organization and bringing in quality players both on and off the ice. And. that of course starts with number one overall pick Rasmus Dahlin.' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt powers “Team Martin” to victory at French Connection Tournament

'“That's probably the thing I've been focusing on the most. Just getting in the weight room, working on stuff like that,” Mittlestadt said after a training session at HarborCenter. “Now it'll get to July I'll start ramping things up working on the skating, a bit more working on a lot of little things. So, I'll fine tune everything. Definitely going to be working on my shot … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt ready to step in and contribute with Sabres