'The key to goaltending, Meehan thought to himself after watching Hasek, isn’t goals-against average or won-loss record. No, it’s save percentage and what Meehan said is the “ability of the goalie to take on the responsibility of being the last man standing.”' … [Read more...] about Flashback: Gerry Meehan explains why (and how) the Sabres traded for goalie Dominik Hasek
The Sabres Report - Jun 8, 2026
Sabres get bad news on Alex Tuch before free agency
'NHL insider Darren Dreger recently reported that the Sabres and Tuch haven't made much progress, and that Tuch is currently trending toward becoming a free agent.' … [Read more...] about Sabres get bad news on Alex Tuch before free agency
The Sabres Report - Jun 7, 2026
Caleb Malhotra is his father's son – but Canucks coach Manny Malhotra sets the parameters
'Jay McKee, a 13-year NHL defenseman who played for the Sabres from 1995-2006, was Malhotra’s coach in Brantford. McKee is now the coach of the Hamilton Hammers of the American Hockey League, named to the post May 29 by the New York Islanders. McKee gave Malhotra high praise last month when he spoke with Vancouver-based sports talk radio show “Donnie and Dhali.” “As special as … [Read more...] about Caleb Malhotra is his father’s son – but Canucks coach Manny Malhotra sets the parameters
Inside the NHL: Leafs deep into process of getting to know No. 1 pick Gavin McKenna
'McKenna is from Whitehorse in the Yukon Territory, the same city that produced former Sabres center Dylan Cozens as the No. 7 pick in 2019. New Toronto general manager John Chayka has already made the 2,500-mile flight to learn what makes McKenna tick.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Leafs deep into process of getting to know No. 1 pick Gavin McKenna
Gerry Meehan, former Sabres captain and GM for team's key trades, dies at 79
'Meehan is perhaps best known in Buffalo for being the general manager to wrangle the defection of Alexander Mogilny during the World Championships in Sweden in 1989, and for making massive trades to acquire future Hall of Famers Dominik Hasek, Pat LaFontaine and Dale Hawerchuk. Those moves set up the Sabres for great success in the 1990s and were largely responsible for Meehan … [Read more...] about Gerry Meehan, former Sabres captain and GM for team’s key trades, dies at 79
Former Sabres captain and GM Gerry Meehan dies at 79
'As a player, Meehan, a center, spent parts of five seasons in Buffalo and assisted on the first goal in franchise history. After taking over as captain in 1971-72, he led the Sabres to their first berth in the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 1972-73, when he scored a career-high 31 goals.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres captain and GM Gerry Meehan dies at 79
Gerry Meehan, one of the first Buffalo Sabres players and an influential GM, dies at 79
'The Sabres announced Meehan’s death on Saturday after being informed by a member of his family. The team said he died Friday. The cause of death and where Meehan died were not immediately available.' … [Read more...] about Gerry Meehan, one of the first Buffalo Sabres players and an influential GM, dies at 79
Sabres and 44-year old 1st-round pick could still join forces
'Kriukov was in Russia at the time he was selected, and he never came over from the KHL. He retired a decade ago, but the Sabres still own his rights. That means that, in some bizarre twist where Kriukov decides to come out of retirement to try and prove he belongs in the NHL, the Sabres would have the right to sign him.' … [Read more...] about Sabres and 44-year old 1st-round pick could still join forces
Former Sabres GM and captain Gerry Meehan dies
'Meehan took a lot of big swings while running the team which brought in Pat LaFontaine, Dominik Hasek and Dale Hawerchuk to Buffalo, but his biggest swing could've cost him his life. In 1988, Meehan took a chance and drafted Alex Mogilny in the fifth round of the NHL Draft knowing that Russian players had to defect to play in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres GM and captain Gerry Meehan dies
Gerry Meehan, former Sabres captain and GM, dies at 79
'Gerry Meehan was a player on the inaugural Sabres team in 1970 and served as captain for the following three seasons. Meehan recorded the first assist in team history and scored a career-best 31 goals during Buffalo’s first playoff season in 1972-1973.' … [Read more...] about Gerry Meehan, former Sabres captain and GM, dies at 79
Former Sabres GM Gerry Meehan dead at 79
'Meehan, an original Sabre, served in a multitude of roles within the franchise during his career from General Manager to Executive Vice President of Hockey.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres GM Gerry Meehan dead at 79
Gerry Meehan, former Sabres captain and GM, passes away at 79
'Meehan was selected by the Sabres in the 1970 expansion draft, thus beginning a lifelong association with the organization and Western New York. He ranked third on the team in goals and points during its inaugural season, including the first assist in Sabres history.' … [Read more...] about Gerry Meehan, former Sabres captain and GM, passes away at 79
The Sabres Report - Jun 6, 2026
He won’t be joining the Sabres, but you will be seeing Gavin McKenna in Buffalo
'The 6-foot, 171-pound McKenna is expected to jump into the NHL next season, so after the draft on June 26 at KeyBank Center, he could be back in Buffalo by the fall playing for the Sabres’ Atlantic Division rival.' … [Read more...] about He won’t be joining the Sabres, but you will be seeing Gavin McKenna in Buffalo
The Sabres Report - Jun 5, 2026
Sabres coach Lindy Ruff loses out on Jack Adams Award
'Ruff was one of three finalists for this year's Jack Adams Award as NHL coach of the year, along with Jon Cooper of Tampa Bay and Dan Muse of Pittsburgh. Ruff won the award with the Sabres in 2006.' … [Read more...] about Sabres coach Lindy Ruff loses out on Jack Adams Award
Mike Harrington: The voters were wrong. Lindy Ruff was obviously NHL's coach of the year
'Lindy Ruff should have won the award. He got robbed. Period.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: The voters were wrong. Lindy Ruff was obviously NHL’s coach of the year