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'“It’s a big difference. It’s been a bit of an adjustment. It’s nice,” Seamus Kotyk, the Sabres’ goaltending development coach, said during last week’s development camp in LECOM Harborcenter. “There’s years you’re chasing invites to come and chasing people, and now we have our own. It’s refreshing. This is different. You have more goalies than we’ve ever have, and it’s drawing … [Read more...] about Sabres pumping the pipeline in goal, both for this season and the future

'“They both spoke very highly of it,” Lyon said on a video conference on Tuesday. “They said it’s a great spot to be for a goalie, and I’m pretty close with both of those guys, so I have a lot of trust in their opinion. They both really enjoyed their experience and their time there, and that was big for me.”' … [Read more...] about New Sabres signee Alex Lyon: ‘Goalies have to support goalies’

'He scored a career-best 20 goals, so expect McLeod, 25, to pick up more offensive responsibility as he enters his prime. He’s six years into his pro career, and is a two-way center who can play at all three forward positions and in all situations.' … [Read more...] about Thoughts on goal: Sabres set expectation for Ryan McLeod, while NHL free agency fizzles

'The NHL’s deadline for teams to elect for salary arbitration with players was 5 p.m. Sunday, 24 hours after players could file for arbitration. The NHL Players' Association announced Saturday that defenseman Conor Timmins filed for arbitration, a move that means Timmins has essentially filed paperwork to ensure he receives a raise over the Sabres’ original qualifying offer.' … [Read more...] about Sabres elect for salary arbitration with Bowen Byram

'“We want toughness,” he said over and over Wednesday, as if each reporter were pressing a button for his scripted, emotionless prompt. Moments later, he’d repeat: “Toughness. That’s what we look for.”' … [Read more...] about The burden of development: Laberge and others battle growing pains at Sabres camp

'“I just learned about it, going on,” Rheaume-Mullen said of how he learned about his mother’s role in hockey history. “She was always taking me to tournaments when I was younger, and she was coaching girls and going to speaking engagements. I picked up on it as I got older, and it’s great for me. She can use experiences throughout her career and setbacks and wins for her that … [Read more...] about Dakoda Rheaume-Mullen pursues a pro hockey career – like his trailblazing mom, Manon Rheaume

'Whenever the Sabres’ home opener is, my sense is Adams won’t line up on the bench to get introduced with the coaching staff . Remember how he got booed vociferously before last season’s opener against Los Angeles? Adams sure read the room at the close of development camp Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: In wake of big deal, new Vegas star Mitch Marner will get roasted in Toronto return