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'Not much from a team that has languished at the bottom of NHL standings since the end of Ruff’s first tenure as coach. He’s back for a second stint and entering his second season says he’s got a better grasp of what needs to be addressed. Ruff wants Buffalo to be more defensively responsible and play with a grittier style with the additions of Doan and Kesserling. The Sabres … [Read more...] about Expectations remain low in Buffalo, where Ruff-coached Sabres seek to snap 14-season playoff drought

'In a message Dahlin and Matovac posted on the Sabres website on Friday, the defenseman outlined how his fiancée felt sick for several days during a vacation in France before her heart failed. He wrote that Matovac required CPR on “multiple occasions and up to a couple of hours at a time,” and then spent weeks on life support before receiving a new heart.' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin says his fiancée is recovering from a lifesaving heart transplant

'Adams did not reveal the exact nature of the injury except to say Luukkonen began experiencing pain and having difficulty pushing off on his pads in preparing for camp, which opens Thursday. He said medical tests came back clean and there’s been no discussion of the sixth-year player requiring surgery.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Luukkonen listed day to day, set to miss start of training camp with lower-body injury

'The Sabres had no further comment, except to say they are aware of the situation.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place development coach Adam Mair on leave after drunk-driving arrest with 3 children in car

'The new deal will kick in next year and run through 2035-36. The Cleveland-based bank has a large regional presence in Buffalo, and took over the downtown arena’s naming rights after acquiring First Niagara Bank in 2016. As part of the extension, the bank’s name will be featured on the Sabres’ helmets for away games starting this season.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres home arena to remain KeyBank Center after reaching 10-year naming rights extension

'The 26-year-old Timmins was a restricted free agent and acquired with defenseman Isaac Beliveau in a trade that sent blue-liner Connor Clifton to the Pittsburgh Penguins on June 28. The Sabres are Timmins’ fifth team in six NHL seasons since the 2017 second-round draft pick broke into the league with Colorado in 2019-20.' … [Read more...] about Sabres avoid arbitration by signing defenseman Connor Timmins to 2-year, $4.4 million contract

'Byram will count $6.25 million against the salary cap through the 2026-27 NHL season. He was considered a candidate for a trade or an offer sheet from another team before the Sabres elected salary arbitration with him earlier this month.' … [Read more...] about Sabres avoid arbitration with Bowen Byram by signing him to a 2-year, $12.5M contract

'“I think this group is going in the right direction, and they have the right guys to go in that direction,” the 23-year-old added. “It might be one or two pieces or a couple of more to fix that. And that’s what they’re trying to do.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres newcomers Josh Doan and Michael Kesselring eager to end Sabres’ 14-season playoff drought

'This is a major swap of young players all within their first three full seasons of NHL experience.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres trade Peterka to Utah Mammoth for Kesselring and Doan

'Ron Francis, chairman of the 18-person selection committee for the first time, in announcing Mogilny’s inclusion mentioned that Mogilny is one of just 30 players in the Triple Gold Club for winning the Stanley Cup and gold at the Olympics and world championships. Mogilny also led the league in goals in 1992-93 with a total of 76 that is tied for the fifth most in a single … [Read more...] about Mogilny finally gets the call as the Hockey Hall of Fame elects him as part of the class of 2025

'His hiring addresses growing criticism Adams has faced in having little experience overseeing the Sabres since taking over the job as a first-time GM after Jason Botterill was abruptly fired in June 2020. Adams, who is from the Buffalo-area, is a former player who had brief experience as an agent and assistant coach, and was working in the Sabres business department upon being … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Adams boosts front-office staff’s experience by hiring Kekalainen as a senior adviser

'Thompson, a Buffalo Sabres center, scored the winner 4:09 into overtime for the U.S., which has eight points in Group B while Norway earns its first point.' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson scores OT winner as US edges Norway 6-5 at ice hockey worlds

'Staal will be involved in all aspects of the hockey department in the newly created role, which comes after Sabres executives completed end-of-season meetings with owner Terry Pegula. The 40-year-old, who retired after 18 NHL seasons two years ago, joins a front office that features three assistant GMs in Jason Karmanos, Mark Jakubowski and Jerry Forton.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres hire former NHLer Eric Staal as special assistant to general manager Kevyn Adams

'Vernon joins a franchise that is lagging in NHL attendance, and last week extended its NHL-record playoff drought to a 14th straight season. Guelli has placed an emphasis on generating more revenue at a time the team is spending its own money on upgrading its home arena, KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hire Jake Vernon to oversee ticketing, sponsorships to help generate revenue

'“To be honest, I believe we should be a playoff team right now and we failed,” he added, referring to the message he intends to deliver owner Terry Pegula in an upcoming meeting. “So it’s owning that, taking my responsibility for that, and then moving past that and saying, ’Here’s how I see us improving, and what we can do to fix it.’”' … [Read more...] about Frustration follows yet another season after Sabres extend NHL-record playoff drought to 14 years