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'“But as much as we want players to be part of it, and help us with our immediate needs, there has to be a balance, and there has to be a situation where we’re not making signings that are going to be detrimental to us in the future.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres among teams focused on trade market over free agency

'The Sabres provided the update Tuesday, a day after Cozens was scheduled to visit a specialist. Cozens will have the procedure Wednesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres top pick Dylan Cozens needs thumb ‘procedure’

'“I think there’s always a demand for those,” he said, referring to Miller and Ristolainen both being right-shot defenseman and playing under reasonably priced contracts. “I’m never going to be in a situation where I complain about too much depth.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres adding Miller doesn’t mean subtracting Ristolainen

'"At the time you always think you're doing what you think is right with the information you have. But now as we sit here, all those steps, whether they were mistakes or not, is kind of where we are now," she added. "You can't think they're all bad because we've got Jack (Eichel), we've got (Jeff) Skinner, we've got (Rasmus) Dahlin. ... So all that wouldn't have happened if … [Read more...] about Sabres Owner Pegula Tells AP: It’s Time To Start Winning

'The 26-year-old Miller has four seasons of NHL experience and had three goals and 26 assists for 29 points in 65 games last season. That was a drop-off from the previous year when he led Golden Knights defensemen with a career-best 41 points (10 goals, 31 assists).' … [Read more...] about Golden Knights trade defenseman Colin Miller to Sabres

'The Sabres also issued offers to retain the rights of defensemen Jake McCabe, goalie Linus Ullmark, and forwards Evan Rodrigues and C.J. Smith, the person said only on the condition of anonymity because the team had not released this information.' … [Read more...] about AP Source: Sabres retain rights to Girgensons, Larsson

'Bales has six seasons of NHL coaching experience, including the past two with the Carolina Hurricanes. He was previously with the Penguins, where Bales was credited with scouting and developing current Pittsburgh starting goalie Matt Murray.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hire Mike Bales, Don Granato to coaching staff

'“But I think that any athlete has that pride and wants to work and help the team win,” he added. “I’m excited to be there and be a piece of the puzzle.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Skinner tells AP he welcomes higher expectations

'The Sabres had an edge in re-signing Skinner because under NHL rules they were allowed to offer him an eight-year contract. He would have been limited to signing a maximum seven-year deal as a free agent.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Jeff Skinner to 8-year, $72 million contract

'The Sabres maintain an edge in re-signing Skinner because under league rules they can offer him an eight-year contract. He would be limited to signing a seven-year deal in free agency.' … [Read more...] about Skinner’s contract overshadows new Sabres coach’s arrival

'“He’ll find it taxing in his first year,” said Ken Hitchcock, who worked with Krueger on Babcock’s gold medal-winning Canada staff at the 2014 Olympics. “The way you win in the NHL and the way you play defense in the NHL has really changed in the last few years. And he’s going to have to have people help him with those adjustments and recognize what they are because even since … [Read more...] about Fellow coaches expect Krueger to thrive, adjust with Sabres

'“This group is ready to become a contender and to compete with anybody on any given night,” Krueger said. “I’m confident that we can become that kind of a team quite quickly.”' … [Read more...] about Ralph Krueger returns to NHL as Sabres coach

'He’s known for being an innovator in hockey strategies, developing young talent and a motivator. In 2014, he also authored a book, which was published in German and titled, “Teamlife — Beyond Setbacks to Success.”' … [Read more...] about AP source: Sabres hire Ralph Krueger as coach

'Pilut had a goal and five assists in 33 games with the Sabres as a rookie last season. He added four goals and 22 assists in 33 games, including the playoffs, in closing the season with Buffalo’s minor-league affiliate in Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Sabres D Pilut to miss 5-6 months after shoulder surgery

'Though undersized at 5-foot-8 and 179 pounds, Ruotsalainen has 36 goals and 37 assists for 73 points in 204 career elite league games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign undrafted Finnish forward Arttu Ruotsalainen