MONTREAL – Josh Doan joined the Buffalo Sabres as part of a trade with the Utah Mammoth in June, and he immediately noticed something unique about the team. 

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Buffalo Sabres vs Florida Panthers (copy)

Sabres right wing Josh Doan, shown playing against the Panthers on Jan. 12, signed a seven-year contract extension.

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