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Archives for May 27, 2020

Sabres receive finality, clarity with NHL announcing playoff format, lottery

'Bettman also revealed the NHL will host a 15-team draft lottery June 26 to determine the top three selections. The Sabres will be joined by the six other teams not participating in the return-to-play plan and the eight teams who lose the playoff play-in games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres receive finality, clarity with NHL announcing playoff format, lottery

Buffalo News | May 27, 2020

What's next for Sabres with regular season officially over?

'Bettman stated that next season could begin as late as January. The NHL is focusing on completing this season before it outlines a plan for 2020-21. A later start date may buy the league enough time for fans to be able to attend games, although the past two months have taught us that long-term planning is difficult during a pandemic.' … [Read more...] about What’s next for Sabres with regular season officially over?

Buffalo News | May 27, 2020

With bizarre playoff near-miss, Sabres' season finally goes on permanent pause

'The roll call of career games without any playoff experience continues to climb for other Sabres as well. It looks like this: Rasmus Ristolainen (493 games), Zemgus Girgensons (489), Sam Reinhart (400), Johan Larsson (393), Jack Eichel (354) and Jake McCabe (340). Ugly numbers, especially when you consider four of those six players were first-round draft picks.' … [Read more...] about With bizarre playoff near-miss, Sabres’ season finally goes on permanent pause

Buffalo News | May 27, 2020

Jason Botterill wasn't going anywhere, but Kim Pegula's explanation defies belief

'All fans have seen is Botterill fail to lead a team to an 80-point season in his three years. And so much more: He hired a woefully overmatched coach in Phil Housley and fired him after two seasons. Made one of the worst trades in recent NHL times by dealing Ryan O'Reilly and becoming the first GM in history to trade a player who became the Conn Smythe Trophy winner the next … [Read more...] about Jason Botterill wasn’t going anywhere, but Kim Pegula’s explanation defies belief

Buffalo News | May 27, 2020

Another win could’ve earned Sabres path to playoffs in bizarre season

'What if they didn’t implode following their scorching start, losing six straight games and nine out of 10. What if they didn’t drop six consecutive late-season contests before winning what would be their final game March 9?' … [Read more...] about Another win could’ve earned Sabres path to playoffs in bizarre season

Olean Times Herald | May 27, 2020

Kim Pegula to AP: Botterill returning as Sabres’ GM

'“He’s our GM. Our plan is to continue with him,” Pegula said in a Zoom interview.' … [Read more...] about Kim Pegula to AP: Botterill returning as Sabres’ GM

AP | May 27, 2020

Sabres GM Jason Botterill will return as team misses postseason for the ninth year in a row

'It's tough to imagine what information ownership has that puts their man in a positive light. As Joe DiBiase of WGR 550 notes, the Sabres have finished 31st, 27th, and 25th in the NHL under Botterill, and players like Ryan O'Reilly, Evander Kane, and Robin Lehner have all found success almost immediately after leaving the team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Jason Botterill will return as team misses postseason for the ninth year in a row

CBS Sports | May 27, 2020

Kim Pegula says Jason Botterill will return next season

'Since being hired in 2017, the Sabres have finished 31st, 27th, and 25th in the NHL under Botterill. In that time, players such as Ryan O'Reilly, Evander Kane, and Robin Lehner have been moved, and went on to have greater success with other teams. Outside of the acquisition of forward Jeff Skinner, there has been little added to the Sabres roster that has helped them become … [Read more...] about Kim Pegula says Jason Botterill will return next season

WGR-AM | May 27, 2020

Buffalo Sabres season comes to an end, playoff drought continues

'It’s truly remarkable how far the Sabres have fallen. This will now be their ninth straight season failing to make the playoffs. Before the start of this current drought, the Sabres had never gone more than three consecutive seasons without qualifying for the postseason. Let that sink in for a bit.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres season comes to an end, playoff drought continues

WKBW-TV | May 27, 2020

Report: Jason Botterill will return as Buffalo Sabres GM

'“I realize, maybe it’s not popular with the fans, but we have to do the things that we feel are right,” Pegula added. “We have a little bit more information than maybe a fan does, some inner workings that we see some positives in.”' … [Read more...] about Report: Jason Botterill will return as Buffalo Sabres GM

WKBW-TV | May 27, 2020

Report: Jason Botterill will return for a fourth season as Sabres GM

'After spending a decade with the Pittsburgh Penguins organization and having several management roles there, the Sabres hired Botterill as GM in May of 2017. So far under Botterill, the Sabres postseason drought has extended to nine straight years, the latest coming when Buffalo missed the cut of the NHL’s return to play 24-team playoff format.' … [Read more...] about Report: Jason Botterill will return for a fourth season as Sabres GM

WIVB-TV | May 27, 2020

Buffalo Sabres Alumni Wine Festival has been canceled

'Organizers say a full refund will be issued for all tickets purchased and is automatic, requiring no action from the person who purchased the tickets.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres Alumni Wine Festival has been canceled

WIVB-TV | May 27, 2020

Sabres' 2019-20 season comes to an end as NHL announces playoff format

'Buffalo finishes the 2019-20 campaign with 68 points and a record of 30-31-8, finishing sixth in the Atlantic Division and 13th in the Eastern Conference under head coach Ralph Krueger, who wraps up his first season behind the Sabres bench. The team's .493 points percentage was their best since 2015-16. New Jersey, Anaheim, Los Angeles, San Jose, Ottawa and Detroit will also … [Read more...] about Sabres’ 2019-20 season comes to an end as NHL announces playoff format

Sabres.com | May 27, 2020

Sabres' odds revealed for 2020 NHL Draft Lottery

'Because the lottery will be held prior to the qualifying round, the league will designate placeholders for the eight clubs that are resuming play. If any of the top three picks are won by one of those clubs that is resuming play, a "second phase" of the lottery will take place between the resuming teams at a later date.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ odds revealed for 2020 NHL Draft Lottery

Sabres.com | May 27, 2020

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