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NHL News / NHL Rumors / January 26
Brad Marchand, Bruins face uncertain future

Brad Marchand, Bruins face uncertain future

Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic: Bluntly, Brad Marchand and the Boston Bruins face an uncertain future. At least one executive believes “all bets are off” when it comes to the winger.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / December 11

Ryan Johnson skates big minutes; Rasmus Dahlin still sidelined

BUFFALO – Instead of easing Ryan Johnson into the lineup, Sabres coach Lindy Ruff tossed the defenseman headfirst into the fray, skating him nearly 21 minutes in his NHL season debut.

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The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

How many of the yearly leaders in NHL goals since the 1990-91 season can you name in five minutes?

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Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 5
Sabres recall former first-round pick

Sabres recall former first-round pick

The Sabres have recalled a former first-round pick.

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Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / November 22

As Sabres prospect Ryan Johnson waits for next chance in Buffalo, he continues to develop in Rochester

Right now, Ryan Johnson, the defenseman who played 41 games for the Buffalo Sabres as a rookie last season, ranks eighth or ninth on their depth chart.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 4
Sabres reassign former first-round pick

Sabres reassign former first-round pick

It’s not an insignificant move.

Devils, Sabres seek start of revival in Prague
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The 'Longest active playoff drought' quiz
Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Now / October 1
What Is Going On With Ryan Johnson?

What Is Going On With Ryan Johnson?

When Rasmus Dahlin was injured on the first day of training camp, the Buffalo Sabres promoted Ryan Johnson to the NHL group in practice. The second-year defenseman getting the first call was telling, as other candidates with NHL experience could’ve been promoted instead.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Now / September 19
Dahlin Injury Update, Ryan Johnson Promoted on Day 2 of Sabres Training Camp

Dahlin Injury Update, Ryan Johnson Promoted on Day 2 of Sabres Training Camp

The Buffalo Sabres stuck with the same structure at training camp Thursday, rolling out the presumed NHL roster in the first skate of the morning. Rasmus Dahlin was absent from the group, which saw a new face join in his place on the backend.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / August 21
Buffalo Sabres’ Top 10 Prospects for 2024-25

Buffalo Sabres’ Top 10 Prospects for 2024-25

The Buffalo Sabres have been stockpiling draft picks and high-end prospects for the better part of 15 years as they have been through multiple rebuilds and a 13-year playoff drought.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Now / August 5
Don't forget about Sabres second-year defenseman Ryan Johnson

Don't forget about Sabres second-year defenseman Ryan Johnson

Since the 2024 trade deadline, the Buffalo Sabres have done a lot to improve their defense, including trading for Bowen Byram and adding Dennis Gilbert as depth.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Now / May 21
Sabres Grades: Ryan Johnson

Sabres Grades: Ryan Johnson

The NHL debut season from Ryan Johnson slots him in at number 20 in the Sabres Grades countdown. The rookie defenseman took less than a month to earn his first NHL promotion and immediately showed the calm and poise necessary to carve out a spot in the blueline rotation.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / March 27, 2024

Ryan Johnson earning big minutes with Rochester Amerks

BUFFALO – A confident Ryan Johnson recently returned to the Rochester Americans following an unexpected 41-game stay with the Sabres. As a first-round pick who played four seasons of college hockey at Minnesota, it’s hardly surprising that Johnson, 22, cracked the NHL as a rookie.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 29, 2023
Sabres activate star center for return

Sabres activate star center for return

The Sabres activated center Tage Thompson on Friday after a very short stint on the non-roster list.

Buffalo Sabres’ Tage Thompson assigned to non-roster for personal reasons
Two notable veterans placed on waivers
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The 'Stanley Cup winning Chicago Blackhawks' quiz
Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / December 21, 2023

Sabres rookie Ryan Johnson exceeding expectations, sticking in Buffalo

BUFFALO – Ryan Johnson figured his first trip to the NHL would be brief. Having lost defenseman Mattias Samuelsson to injury, the Sabres summoned the rookie on Nov.

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