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'We’ve watched O’Reilly, Jack Eichel and Sam Reinhart all win Cups. Reinhart, in fact, can win his second Tuesday night in Florida in Game 6 of the final against Edmonton. There were all different reasons to trade them, but the biggest ultimately is the Sabres don’t win and simply don’t know how to build a culture to get to that point. They can’t let Peterka be the next one.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres should keep reminding JJ Peterka he’s part of the solution

'The IIHF and the 12 countries that have qualified for the Olympics in men’s hockey announced their first six players for rosters Monday. The remainder of the rosters will be announced at a later date.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin to play for Sweden in 2026 Olympics

'Helenius played virtually all of the season as an 18-year-old before turning 19 on May 11. He had 14 goals and 21 assists for 35 points in 65 regular-season games, and added three goals and three assists in eight playoff games as the Amerks pushed their season to Game 5 of the North Division finals before losing to Laval.' … [Read more...] about Sabres first-round pick Konsta Helenius named to AHL’s Top Prospects team

'Drafting hasn’t been a weakness of this front office. Identifying and acquiring current NHL talent has. And that’s why you bring in a longtime former NHL GM to augment this hockey department. It’s why one was needed a long time ago, but ownership’s “efficiency” concerns prevented it.' … [Read more...] about Sabres roundtable: Potential additions at forward, Jarmo Kekalainen’s initial impact

'“It seems like a super-cool place,” said Jackson Smith, a a defenseman from Tri-City of the Western Hockey League, who is projected as a first-round pick. “I walked around a little bit and went to get a bite to eat. And on an Uber ride, when I went to dinner, out with Vancouver, the Uber driver gave us, basically, a whole rundown of the city, so I got to learn a little bit … [Read more...] about Does Buffalo get first-round billing? NHL combine participants make their picks

'If the Sabres stand firm at No. 9, here is a look at five potential prospects who participated in the combine and went through physical testing Saturday at LECOM Harborcenter, and what they could bring to the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres get look at potential picks as the NHL draft approaches

'Aitcheson is as tough as he is effervescent, and is as willing to stand up for himself or a teammate as he is to carry on a conversation with someone. The 6-foot-1½ defenseman from Barrie of the Ontario Hockey League tied with teammate Riley Patterson, a center, for the Colts’ scoring lead this season. Aitcheson scored 26 goals with 33 assists in 64 games, including nine … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Here’s two defensemen Sabres should consider with their top pick