'"It was definitely nice to see that one go in," Okposo said. "The longer the zero sits there in that column, the more it weighs on you. But, yeah, I mean, it's nice, but same time, we have a lot of stuff to correct and we've got to take a deep dive into what's going on here from everybody. It's systemic. Like, the whole way through. We have some work to do."' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose to Bruins in first game since Krueger fired as coach
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Sabres share blame after firing of Krueger as coach
'"Everybody has a lot of respect for Ralph," Sabres right wing Kyle Okposo said. "I think you guys [the media] have respect for Ralph. We do in the room. It's just a tough day. It's a tough day for everybody, but it's our job to go out and compete and go out and play, and we're going to do that for our organization, for the city of Buffalo. We're trusting Don to lead us out … [Read more...] about Sabres share blame after firing of Krueger as coach
5 takeaways | Sabres' winless streak extends with loss to Bruins
'"More pace," Granato said. "More pace, simple. I felt today we established at least within our own game a decent pace and we didn't sustain it."' … [Read more...] about 5 takeaways | Sabres’ winless streak extends with loss to Bruins
At The Final Horn: Bruins 4 - Sabres 1
'DeBrusk broke the tie with a power-play goal 9:15 into the second and Boston never looked back. Smith scored with 1:24 left and then 4:44 into the third period, Pastrnak made it 4-1 with a goal on the power play.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn: Bruins 4 – Sabres 1
Sabres recall Bryson from taxi squad
'Bryson has appeared in 11 games since making his NHL debut on Feb. 23, tallying one goal and averaging 19:45 of ice time.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Bryson from taxi squad
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Friday's game against Utica postponed (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
What's next for Sabres GM Kevyn Adams? Hire a coach, forge a team identity.
'Adams would not outline specific characteristics he’s seeking in his first permanent head coaching hire, though he mentioned the importance of building relationships and holding players accountable. Bruce Boudreau, Gerard Gallant and Claude Julien are among the experienced coaches currently out of work that will be sought after by teams this summer, including the expansion … [Read more...] about What’s next for Sabres GM Kevyn Adams? Hire a coach, forge a team identity.
Mike Harrington: Another coach got fired. It's time for Sabres players to show some pride
'"There has to be a pride that goes with putting on a Buffalo Sabres jersey," Adams said. "There has to be a pride of showing up every day and being a National Hockey League player, of looking around and saying, 'I'm one of the 700, 800, or whatever it is in the league, to get to do this every day.' And that has to be something that just is inside you and drives you to be … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Another coach got fired. It’s time for Sabres players to show some pride
The GM on the Sabres' new staff: Lots of new roles under Don Granato
'Granato, who came to the Sabres a month after Krueger was hired in 2019, had been an assistant the previous two seasons in Chicago but has lots of experience as a head coach at lower levels, including seven years as St. Louis' AHL head coach in Worcester (2000-2005) and Chicago (2008-2010), and five seasons leading the United States National Team Development Program.' … [Read more...] about The GM on the Sabres’ new staff: Lots of new roles under Don Granato
5 things about new interim Sabres coach Don Granato
'Missed the start of last season with pneumonia and ensuing complications that have been described as a near-death experience. He needed a ventilator and had a blood infection.' … [Read more...] about 5 things about new interim Sabres coach Don Granato
Sources: Ex-Penguins, Hurricanes exec Jason Karmanos on Sabres' radar for assistant GM
'Karmanos, 46, worked under former Penguins General Manager Jim Rutherford in Carolina and Pittsburgh from 1998 through the 2019-20 season. The two won three Stanley Cups together, including one in Carolina in 2006 when Adams was a veteran forward for the Hurricanes. Karmanos’ father, Peter, was principal owner of the Hurricanes and Hartford Whalers from 1994 through 2018.' … [Read more...] about Sources: Ex-Penguins, Hurricanes exec Jason Karmanos on Sabres’ radar for assistant GM
A look at Sabres' coaching carousel during Pegula era
'Ruff was in his 13th season as Sabres coach when the Pegulas purchased the team in February 2011. The Sabres went 43-29-10 that season and made the playoffs, the last time the organization qualified for the postseason. The Sabres were 39-32-11 the following season and Ruff was fired after a 6-10-1 start to the lockout-shortened 2012-13 season.' … [Read more...] about A look at Sabres’ coaching carousel during Pegula era
Sabres fire coach Ralph Krueger, tab Don Granato as interim leader
'The Sabres own an awful 6-18-4 record and rank dead last in the NHL. They will almost certainly tie a league record by missing playoffs for the 10th straight season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fire coach Ralph Krueger, tab Don Granato as interim leader
Welland natives go behind Sabres bench following coaching change
'Two Welland natives with a combined 1,430 National Hockey League games under their belts are going behind the Buffalo Sabres bench as assistants following a coaching change.' … [Read more...] about Welland natives go behind Sabres bench following coaching change
Don Granato takes over Sabres with coaching search underway
'“Don Granato’s been a head coach for many years at different levels – professional hockey, he’s been in the college game, he’s been in the national program, has a development background, has a teacher kind of mentality, so he’s commanded a room as a head coach before,” Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams said on a Zoom call.' … [Read more...] about Don Granato takes over Sabres with coaching search underway