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Buffalo Sabres forward Benoit Pouliot (67) and Vancouver Canucks forward Bo Horvat (53) take a draw during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Dorsett has 2 goals, assist in Canucks’ 4-2 win over Sabres

By JONAH BRONSTEIN - Associated Press

Vegas Golden Knights left wing David Perron celebrates after making the game-winning goal during overtime of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Perron leads Vegas past the Sabres in overtime, 5-4

By W.G. RAMIREZ - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres center Sam Reinhart (23) moves in as Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick deflects the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Los Angeles on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)

Doughty gets late winner in LA Kings’ 4-2 win over Sabres

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Anaheim Ducks center Chris Wagner, left, scores past Buffalo Sabres goalie Chad Johnson during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

Johnson makes 25 saves, Sabres beat Ducks 3-1

By JEN NEALE - Associated Press

San Jose Sharks right wing Timo Meier (28) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal against the Buffalo Sabres during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Meier breaks tie as Sharks top Sabres 3-2

By GIDEON RUBIN - Associated Press

New Jersey Devils forward Jesper Bratt (63) skates during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Monday Oct. 9, 2017, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Devils pound Sabres 6-2

By JONAH BRONSTEIN - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres Nathan Beaulieu (82) celebrates a goal with Jason Pominville (29) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens, Thursday Oct. 5, 2017, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Drouin scores to seal Canadiens 3-2 shootout win over Sabres

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres forward Jack Eichel addresses the media during an NHL hockey news conference, Wednesday Oct. 4, 2017, in Buffalo, N.Y. The Sabres and 20-year-old center agreed to an eight-year, $80-million contract extension on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Eichel spurred by new deal to transform Sabres into winners

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 7, 2017, file photo, Buffalo Sabres forward Jack Eichel (15) skates during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers in Buffalo, N.Y. Connor McDavid's eight-year, $100 million contract is the latest and most eye-popping example of a shift in priority by NHL teams intent on locking up their young stars. The expectation is for Buffalo’s Jack Eichel, Toronto’s Auston Matthews and Winnipeg’s Patrik Laine to also start cashing in over the next few years. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes, File)

Sabres agree to sign Eichel to 8-year, $80 million contract

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres NHL hockey head coach Phil Housley addresses reporters at the team’s arena a day before taking the ice for the start of training camp in Buffalo, N.Y., Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017. Housley is a former NHL defenseman who returns to Buffalo where he began his Hall of Fame career. He was hired in June to replace Dan Bylsma who was fired along with general manager Tim Murray in April. (AP Photo/John Wawrow)

Housley back in Buffalo, eager for up-tempo stamp on Sabres

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Sabres’ Okposo eager to look forward now that he’s healthy

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 24, 2015, file photo, Minnesota Wild's Jason Pominville, left, congratulates teammate Marco Scandella after he scored during the first period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series against the St. Louis Blues, in St. Louis. Former Sabres captain Jason Pominville is returning to Buffalo after being acquired along with defenseman Marco Scandella in a four-player trade with the Minnesota Wild, Friday, June 30, 2017. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

Captain returns: Sabres land Pominville in trade with Wild

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Sabres expect to lose out in signing goalie prospect

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FILE - In this Sept. 18, 2015, file photo, Nashville Predators assistant coach Phil Housley instructs players at NHL hockey training camp in Nashville, Tenn. The Buffalo Sabres hire Housley as their new coach, the club announced Thursday, June 15, 2017. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Housley home-coming: Returning to Buffalo as Sabres coach

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Sabres re-sign goalie Ullmark to 2-year contract extension

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Newly hired Buffalo Sabres' General Manager Jason Botterill, center, displays his Sabres jersey at First Niagara Center in Buffalo, N.Y., Thursday, May 11, 2017. Botterill is leaving the Pittsburgh Penguins to take over a team that owner Terry Pegula, left, criticized for lacking structure and discipline. At right is Kim Pegula, Terry Pegula wife, (AP Photo/John Wawrow)

Jason Botterill leaves Penguins to take over as Sabres’ GM

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

AP sources: Sabres have interviewed 6 candidates for GM job

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 5, 2017, file photo, Buffalo Sabres head coach Dan Bylsma expresses himself to an official during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, in Pittsburgh. The Buffalo Sabres have fired general manager Tim Murray and coach Dan Bylsma after the youthful team missed the playoffs for a sixth consecutive season. Owner Terry Pegula made the announcement Thursday, April 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Pegula seeks established GM to instill discipline in Sabres

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 28, 2015, file photo, Buffalo Sabres GM Tim Murray, left, and newly hired coach Dan Bylsma hold a Sabres' jersey as they pose for a photo after a news conference in Buffalo, N.Y. The Sabres have fired general manager Tim Murray and coach Dan Bylsma after the youthful team missed the playoffs for a sixth consecutive season. Owner Terry Pegula made the announcement Thursday, April 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert, File)

Sabres clean house by firing GM Murray and coach Bylsma

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres head coach Dan Bylsma, center top, looks on during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Saturday, April 8, 2017, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Joel Auerbach)

Sabres coach Bylsma expects he’ll return for 3rd season

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press