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Washington Capitals forward T.J. Oshie, right, celebrates his goal with forward Alex Ovechkin, left, during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Oshie has 3 points, Capitals open with 6-4 win at Buffalo

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Sabres lose F Girgensons to season-ending hamstring injury

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 25, 2019, file photo, Buffalo Sabres right wing Victor Olofsson plays against the Detroit Red Wings during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Detroit. The Sabres avoided an arbitration hearing by signing forward Victor Olofsson to a two-year $6.1 million contract on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Sabres sign Victor Olofsson to 2-year, $6.1 million contract

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Sabres avoid arbitration with Sam Reinhart, Linus Ullmark

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FILE - In this Feb. 17, 2020, file photo, Arizona Coyotes left wing Taylor Hall (91) is shown during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, in Glendale, Ariz. Forward Taylor Hall surprised many in turning down numerous contending NHL teams which courted him, and instead sign with the Buffalo Sabres in free agency. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

Taylor Hall saw only positives in signing with Sabres

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 17, 2020, file photo, Arizona Coyotes left wing Taylor Hall (91) is shown during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, in Glendale, Ariz. A person with direct knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press, late Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, that the Buffalo Sabres have agreed to sign free-agent forward Hall to a one-year, $8 million contract. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

Sabres agree to sign Taylor Hall to 1-year, $8 million deal

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 29, 2020, file photo, Buffalo Sabres center Dominik Kahun (95) tries to keep the puck away from Arizona Coyotes center Nick Schmaltz (8) during an NHL hockey game in Glendale, Ariz. Kahun is eligible to become an unrestricted free agent after the Sabres chose not to issue a qualifying offer to retain his rights by an NHL deadline Wednesday, Oct. 7. Kahun’s agent Jiri Hamal, however, told The Associated Press his client hasn’t ruled out rejoining the team. Hamal said he’s scheduled to have further contract discussions with the Sabres on Thursday to see if the two sides can reach a deal. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

Sabres open to re-signing Kahun before free agency opens

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 9, 2020, file photo, Buffalo Sabres forward Jack Eichel (9) carries the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals in Buffalo, N.Y. Rather than focusing on his first NHL draft as a general manager, Kevyn Adams was busy re-assuring the Sabres fanbase he has no intention of trading Eichel or have any concerns the captain wants out. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes, File)

Sabres GM Adams says he has no intention of trading Eichel

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 25, 2018, file photo, Buffalo Sabres general manager Jason Botterill addresses the media during an NHL news conference in Buffalo N.Y. The Buffalo Sabres fired general manager Jason Botterill on Tuesday, June 16, 2020, in a dramatic change-of-course three weeks after co-owner Kim Pegula said his job was secure. In announcing the decision, the Sabres promoted senior vice president of business administration Kevyn Adams as Botterill’s successor. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes, File)

Sabres fire GM Botterill in series of cost-cutting moves

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 23, 2018, file photo, Buffalo Sabres co-owner/president Kim Pegula stands on the field before an NFL football game between the Buffalo Bills and New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass. Pegula is staying on as Sabres president with a continued focus on making the small-market franchise economically sustainable, while in the face of criticism the team has been mismanaged under her leadership. The team's co-owner told The Associated Press in a recent interview she believes she remains the best-suited for the job to streamline the operation, while acknowledging the process has taken longer than expected. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

Pegula focused on efficiency; staying on as Sabres President

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 25, 2018, file photo, Buffalo Sabres general manager Jason Botterill addresses the media during an NHL news conference in Buffalo N.Y. Buffalo Botterill has ownership’s backing to return for a fourth season despite overseeing a team that extended its playoff drought to a ninth consecutive year, team president and co-owner Kim Pegula told The Associated Press on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes, File)

Criticism doesn’t alter Sabres GM’s plan to build with youth

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 25, 2018, file photo, Buffalo Sabres general manager Jason Botterill addresses the media during an NHL news conference in Buffalo N.Y. Buffalo Botterill has ownership’s backing to return for a fourth season despite overseeing a team that extended its playoff drought to a ninth consecutive year, team president and co-owner Kim Pegula told The Associated Press on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes, File)

Kim Pegula to AP: Botterill returning as Sabres’ GM

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Sabres agree to 2-year deal with Penn State captain Biro

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Buffalo Sabres forward Dominik Kahun (95) scores against Washington Capitals goalie Branden Holtby (70) during the shootout period of an NHL hockey game Monday, March 9, 2020, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Dominik Kahun scores shootout goal in Sabres 3-2 win over Capitals

By John Wawrow - Associated Press

Winnipeg Jets' Kyle Connor (81) scores on Buffalo Sabres goaltender Carter Hutton (40) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, March 3, 2020 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. (Fred Greenslade/The Canadian Press via AP)

Connor registers 3-point game, Jets beat Sabres 3-1

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Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Nate Schmidt, left, defenseman Brayden McNabb (3) and Robin Lehner (90) celebrate after defeating the Buffalo Sabres in an NHL hockey game Friday, Feb. 28, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Smith scores twice, Golden Knights beat Sabres 4-2

By W.G. RAMIREZ - Associated Press

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson, right, picks up a loose puck as Buffalo Sabres center Jack Eichel defends in the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Compher, Francouz lead Avalanche to 3-2 win over Sabres

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres forward Kyle Okposo (21) puts the puck past Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck (37) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Kyle Okposo scores 2 in Sabres’ 2-1 win over Winnipeg Jets

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres' Sam Reinhart (23) celebrates his goal with Jack Eichel (9) during the first period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Eichel scores twice, Sabres races past sluggish Penguins 5-2

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen (55) tries to control the puck in front of Ottawa Senators goaltender Craig Anderson (41) and defenseman Nikita Zaitsev (22) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020 in Ottawa, Ontario. (Justin Tang/the Canadian Press via AP)

Anisimov, Pageau score 2 each as Senators beat Sabres 7-4

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