BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Sabres have added NHL veteran Eric Staal to the front office as a special assistant to general manager Kevyn Adams, his former teammate with the Carolina Hurricanes. "Eric was one of the first people I thought of when I originally became general manager, so it is fitting that he is the first addition to our organization this offseason," Adams … [Read more...] about Sabres hire NHL veteran Eric Staal as special assistant to GM Kevyn Adams
Sabres drop 2 spots in draft lottery, will pick 9th
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Sabres hold the No. 9 selection in the 2025 NHL draft after dropping two spots in Monday night's lottery. If Buffalo does not trade its first-round pick, this will be the 10th time in 13 years that the Sabres make a selection in the top 10. The last time the Sabres held the ninth pick was 2022 when the drafted forward Matthew Savoie, who was … [Read more...] about Sabres drop 2 spots in draft lottery, will pick 9th
2025 NFL draft live blog: Bills bolster defense with first 5 picks
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Bills have addressed some of their most pressing needs along the defensive line and in the secondary drafting three players for each position group among their first seven picks in the draft. Starting with speedster cornerback Maxwell Hairston with the No. 30 pick in the first round, the Bills later drafted defensive tackle T.J. Sanders and edge … [Read more...] about 2025 NFL draft live blog: Bills bolster defense with first 5 picks
Teen who announced Buffalo Bills’ first-round draft pick reflects on experience
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One Western New Yorker had a life-changing moment when he got the chance to take the national stage at the NFL draft on April 24 in Green Bay. Tommy Parzymieso's experience was possible thanks to the Buffalo Bills and Make-A-Wish. Tommy’s dream to announce the Bills’ first-round draft pick came true. As he took the stage, fans in Western New York … [Read more...] about Teen who announced Buffalo Bills’ first-round draft pick reflects on experience
“Just the energy the team needs”: Bills fans react to Max Hairston joining the team
WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The new sign at Highmark Stadium says it all-the Buffalo Bills are welcoming Maxwell Hairston, aka "Mad Max" to their family. Bills Mafia stopped by the Bills Store today and gave their reaction to the first round pick. The Bills Store already has pre-orders available for Hairston's jersey. "He seems excited about it, it seems like he's going … [Read more...] about “Just the energy the team needs”: Bills fans react to Max Hairston joining the team