Buffalo Sabres

BUFFALO, NY - MARCH 20: Jeff Skinner #53 of the Buffalo Sabres prepares for a faceoff against the Toronto Maple Leafs during an NHL game on March 20, 2019 at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Bill Wippert/NHLI via Getty Images)

Buffalo Sabres: Analyzing Jeff Skinner’s extension

Buffalo Sabres: Jeff Skinner talks prove they are content with losing

NHL rumors: Buffalo Sabres reportedly close to signing Jeff Skinner

Buffalo Sabres Fire Phil Housley As Head Coach

BUFFALO, NY - MARCH 28: Casey Mittelstadt #37 of the Buffalo Sabres celebrates his third period goal with teammates during an NHL game against the Detroit Red Wings on March 28, 2019 at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Rob Marczynski/NHLI via Getty Images)

Buffalo Sabres: Remembering the April Fools joke of Taro Tsujimoto

BUFFALO, NY - NOVEMBER 21: Buffalo Sabres players react following a first period goal against the Philadelphia Flyers during an NHL game on November 21, 2018 at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Bill Wippert/NHLI via Getty Images)

Buffalo Sabres: Early hope has turned into familiar despair

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Buffalo Sabres: Why Tanking Doesn’t Always Work

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Buffalo Sabres have officially hit rock bottom after blowout loss to Oilers

BUFFALO, NY - NOVEMBER 10: Patrik Berglund #10 of the Buffalo Sabres skates during an NHL game against the Vancouver Canucks on November 10, 2018 at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Sara Schmidle/NHLI via Getty Images)

Buffalo Sabres suspend Patrik Berglund indefinitely for failing to report

SUNRISE, FL - MARCH 2: Sam Reinhart #23 of the Buffalo Sabres celebrates his goal with teammates during the first period against the Florida Panthers at the BB&T Center on March 2, 2018 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Eliot J. Schechter/NHLI via Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***Sam Reinhart

Buffalo Sabres: Hot streak propels them to surprising start

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Buffalo Sabres: Re-signing Jeff Skinner is crucial to franchise future

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Buffalo Sabres: Jeff Skinner is on pace for Career Season

BUFFALO, NY - MARCH 29: Jack Eichel #15 of the Buffalo Sabres skates during an NHL game against the Detroit Red Wings on March 29, 2018 at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Bill Wippert/NHLI via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jack Eichel

Buffalo Sabres Didn’t Need To Rush Eichel’s Captaincy

BUFFALO, NY - FEBRUARY 6: Sam Reinhart #23 of the Buffalo Sabres uses rainbow-colored hockey stick tape during Hockey Is For Everyone month before an NHL game against the Anaheim Ducks on February 6, 2018 at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Bill Wippert/NHLI via Getty Images)

Buffalo Sabres signing Reinhart short-term could lead to long-term regret

DALLAS, TX - JUNE 22: Rasmus Dahlin celebrates after being selected first overall by the Buffalo Sabres during the first round of the 2018 NHL Draft at American Airlines Center on June 22, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Buffalo Sabres: Rasmus Dahlin leads revamped defense

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Buffalo Sabres: Sam Reinhart needs to be signed to a long-term deal

TORONTO, ON - APRIL 28: NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly poses with Buffalo Sabres General Manager Jason Botterill after the Buffalo Sabres won the first overall pick during the NHL Draft Lottery at the CBC Studios on April 28, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Kevin Sousa/NHLI via Getty Images)

Buffalo Sabres: How do they stack up in the Atlantic Division?

DALLAS, TX - JUNE 22: Rasmus Dahlin, selected first overall by the Buffalo Sabres, congratulates fellow draftee Brady Tkachuk (R), selected fourth overall by the Ottawa Senators, during the first round of the 2018 NHL Draft at American Airlines Center on June 22, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Brian Babineau/NHLI via Getty Images)

Buffalo Sabres: Jack Eichel and Rasmus Dahlin lead new beginning

RALEIGH, NC - FEBRUARY 1: Jeff Skinner #53 of the Carolina Hurricanes participates in warmups prior to an NHL game against the Montreal Canadiens on February 1, 2018 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images)

Buffalo Sabres trade grade: Sabres rob Carolina Hurricanes of Jeff Skinner

RALEIGH, NC - MARCH 22: Jeff Skinner #53 of the Carolina Hurricanes celebrates his second goal of the game against the Arizona Coyotes during an NHL game on March 22, 2018 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images)

Buffalo Sabres swing for the fences, trade for Carolina Hurricanes forward Jeff Skinner

BUFFALO, NY - JANUARY 4: Rasmus Dahlin #8 of Sweden during the IIHF World Junior Championship against the United States at KeyBank Center on January 4, 2018 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Kevin Hoffman/Getty Images)

Buffalo Sabres Select Rasmus Dahlin: Instant Draft Grade Reaction

Buffalo Sabres' Jack Eichel (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Buffalo Sabres: Ideal 2018 Offseason Includes Trades

BUFFALO, NY - OCTOBER 20: Rasmus Ristolainen #55 of the Buffalo Sabres skates during an NHL game against the Vancouver Canucks on October 20, 2017 at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Bill Wippert/NHLI via Getty Images)

Buffalo Sabres: Rasmus Ristolainen finally turning the corner

BUFFALO, NY - OCTOBER 9: Evander Kane

Buffalo Sabres: 3 Reasons The Season Will Get Better With Time

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Buffalo Sabres hand Jack Eichel keys to franchise with 8 year extension

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Buffalo Sabres: 2017 Season Preview, Predictions

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Buffalo Sabres: Jack Eichel Ready For Leadership Role

1974: Rick Martin #7 of the Buffalo Sabres skates on the ice during an NHL game circa 1974. (Photo by Melchior DiGiacomo/Getty Images)

Buffalo Sabres: Rick Martin Belongs In The Hall Of Fame