The Buffalo Sabres have acquired defenseman Michael Kesselring and forward Josh Doan from the Utah Mammoth in exchange for JJ Peterka, the team announced Thursday. Kesselring, 25, is coming off his ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Forward Josh Doan and defenseman Michael Kesselring are fully aware of the Buffalo Sabres’ past struggles, and eager to play roles in transforming the team into a winner.

Doan said he and Kesselring have a drive to be pieces to the complex puzzle to help the Buffalo Sabres snap their playoff drought and become contenders. "As a duo, we have to wear it as a badge of ...