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'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

'The surgery is the latest setback for the 28-year-old, hard-hitting defenseman, who has played 70 games just twice in his 11 NHL seasons. Bogosian was limited to 18 games in 2017-18 before season-ending hip surgery in January of that season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zach Bogosian out 5-6 months after hip surgery

'The signing announced Monday comes after Providence’s season ended with a 4-1 loss to eventual national champion Minnesota Duluth in the Frozen Four semifinals held in Buffalo on Thursday. Bryson was the Friars’ team captain and finished his junior season with four goals and a career-high 28 points in 42 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Providence defenseman Bryson to 3-year contract

'The question, as it was when Buffalo acquired Skinner in a trade with Carolina in August, is whether the two sides can reach an agreement on a new deal before the ninth-year player is eligible to become an unrestricted free agent in July.' … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner won’t rush decision on re-signing with Sabres

'But Housley’s fate was essentially sealed during a 0-6-1 skid in early March during which Buffalo was shut out in three consecutive games.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres fire coach Phil Housley after 2 seasons

'“It’s sad,” said Sabres rookie defenseman Rasmus Dahlin, who had a goal and an assist. “It’s not what I expected.”' … [Read more...] about Skinner scores 2, Sabres rout Detroit 7-1 in teams’ finale

'“I’ve really enjoyed every moment,” he said, with his voice cracking once again. “We obviously haven’t played the way we wanted. And finally to give the fans a win. They showed up. They were loud. They were good. It was a lot of fun.”' … [Read more...] about Emotional Pominville seals Sabres’ 5-2 win over Senators