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Archives for January 14, 2026

Mike Harrington: Sabres get lots of love, open busy week with an instructive loss

'The Sabres couldn't do that Monday. Maybe they can do more of it Wednesday, when more love will undoubtedly will get spread their way during a nationally televised game with the Philadelphia Flyers. TNT analyst Paul Bissonette is scheduled to be in the house and working his first career game in the Rob Ray seat between the benches. (Note to Biz: You're retired. No trash … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres get lots of love, open busy week with an instructive loss

Buffalo News |

Sabres associate GM Marc Bergevin ready to optimize organization

'“You could ask anybody around the league,” Bergevin said. “It’s always, and I hate to bring it back, ‘Why haven’t they made the playoffs? … They have good players.’ And there’s a reason why. Personally, I don’t know what it is, because from the outside, it’s hard to tell. It’s impossible to tell, unless you’re inside, day to day.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres associate GM Marc Bergevin ready to optimize organization

Buffalo News |

Bergevin feels coming to Buffalo is great opportunity

'“The fact that they have some really good pieces in place and you could ask anybody around the league it’s always why haven’t they made the playoffs or had success? They have good players and there’s a reason why and personally I don’t know what it is, but that’s one of the reasons they brought me here, to give my views on where the team’s at and where it needs to be.”' … [Read more...] about Bergevin feels coming to Buffalo is great opportunity

WGR-AM |

Despite winning, Ruff knows Sabres' power play needs improvement

'"I thought both teams did a real good job of gapping up and not giving up much ice, and packed it in pretty tight down low. I thought we didn't do a real good job of getting shots through from above the top of the circle. We hit a lot of sticks, they blocked some shots," said Ruff during his weekly appearance on the "Jeremy and Joe Show" on WGR. "When a team makes a mistake … [Read more...] about Despite winning, Ruff knows Sabres’ power play needs improvement

WGR-AM |

Kaler believes NHL Draft can be strong boost for downtown economy

'"We look forward to hosting the 2026 draft, bringing all of the teams to town, players who are going to be drafted, their families. This has a good economic impact for our community, too," said Kaler in an interview with WBEN. "It's about $2.6 million on the conservative side, we estimate they'll probably be over $3 million by the time it's over with."' … [Read more...] about Kaler believes NHL Draft can be strong boost for downtown economy

WBEN-AM |

Bergevin on joining Sabres, GM experience, relationship with Kekäläinen

'“[We] have some really good pieces in place,” he said. “… There’s a reason why (Buffalo hasn’t made the playoffs since 2011). Personally, I don’t know what it is, because from the outside it’s hard to tell. Actually, it’s impossible to tell unless you’re inside the day-to-day, and that’s one of the reasons they brought me here, to give my views of where the team’s at and where … [Read more...] about Bergevin on joining Sabres, GM experience, relationship with Kekäläinen

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