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'In a statement from NHL Executive Vice President of Communications Gary Meagher, the league responded by saying, "We have consulted with the Club and have determined it’s appropriately a Club matter.”' … [Read more...] about NFL and NHL Deciding on Further Action for Russ Brandon

'The deal is worth $1,625,000 with an average annual value of 812,500.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign D Casey Nelson to two year contract

'Tuesday, fans took to Twitter to react to the resignation. Some fans said they were sad to see Brandon go, while others said it was the right move.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo fans react to Russ Brandon’s resignation

'“It's good we have the number one overall pick but now it's up to us to develop him,” he said. “Yeah, he is 18 years old and for him to achieve all his potential we have to put him in the right environment and help him with that process."' … [Read more...] about Sabres prep for future with top pick in NHL Draft

'In 2014 and 2015 the Sabres drafted second overall despite having the best odds at securing the top pick in the draft. They selected Sam Reinhart and then Jack Eichel in back-to-back years.' … [Read more...] about Breaking: Sabres to select No. 1 overall in 2018 NHL Draft

'When the Sabres officially were awarded the top spot, fans took to Twitter to express their excitement.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Fans Celebrate Top Overall Pick

'O'Reilly, who was joined by Edmonton's Connor McDavid, also made stops throughout the community.' … [Read more...] about Ryan O’Reilly visits Humboldt crash survivors

'"Right now we have a losing culture," Botterill said. "We haven't won here, and it's up to Phil and I to work with our players to work through that to make sure we change our culture."' … [Read more...] about Botterill: “We have a losing culture”

'"It's providing a good solid effort every night. And the guys know that we all have to be better here at home. That was very, very disappointing. The record at home in front of our fans and that's something we're going ot have to work through."' … [Read more...] about Sabres reflect on lost season, prepare for change

'Speed, skill and defenseman jumping into the rush and providing some additional offensive firepower were supposed to be the hallmark of Phil Housley’s first year. Most nights, the Sabres skated around without purpose and seemed disinterested in playing.' … [Read more...] about A look back at a failed season: Where it all went wrong in 2017-2018

'But, like all season, the push was too little too late. The Panthers scored an empty net goal with 1:22 to play, to secure the win.' … [Read more...] about Sabres end season with 4-3 loss to the Panthers

'For the Sabres, while there isn't much left to play for in a lost season, took the playoff bound Lightning to the brink.' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt and Nylander score, but Sabres fall short against Tampa 7-5

'Home ice has not been kind the Blue and Gold all season. Despite a tally 30 seconds in from Ryan O'Reilly, the Sabres lost for the 30th time at Keybank Center. The 11 home wins are tied for the fewest in franchise history.' … [Read more...] about Sabres finish 31st, fall to Sens 4-2 in home finale

'Buffalo's 2nd period struggles continued on Monday night. The playoff-bound Maple Leafs scored 3 goals in the 2nd period to take control of the game. Matthews collected his 32nd goal of the season to give Toronto a 2-1 lead. Nylander would add a pair of goals to make it a 4-1 game and the Leafs never looked back.' … [Read more...] about Matthews and Nylander lead Leafs past Sabres

'The Sabres blew an early lead and lost the Red Wings 6-3. Mittelstadt did give the hometown fans something to cheer about, collecting his first career point on a 3rd period assist.' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt’s debut ends in 6-3 loss