'"I have some opinions on what happened here from afar, but it'll be imperative that I talk to a lot of the players," Botterill said. "What are we doing well here, and let's continue in that aspect, but what do we have to improve on and just get a better feel from that perspective."' … [Read more...] about Jason Botterill hired as Sabres general manager
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NHL Winter Classic to feature Rangers, Sabres at Citi Field
'Both the Sabres and Rangers will be making their second appearance in the NHL Winter Classic®. Buffalo hosted the first-ever NHL Winter Classic® against the Pittsburgh Penguins, a 2-1 shootout loss in front of 71,217 fans at Ralph Wilson Stadium on Jan. 1, 2008. New York defeated the hometown Philadelphia Flyers at Citizens Bank Park at the 2012 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic® … [Read more...] about NHL Winter Classic to feature Rangers, Sabres at Citi Field
Sabres looking for experienced general manager
'"We as members of the Sabres organization are all responsible for our success but accountability starts with me," said Pegula, the Sabres owner since 2011. "We are not happy with our season this year and there are no excuses. Six years ago I stood here and told Buffalo Sabres fans that the reason for existence is to win a Stanley Cup. That is still the truth. One team wins the … [Read more...] about Sabres looking for experienced general manager
Coach Dan Bylsma, GM Tim Murray fired by Sabres
'The Sabres improved by 27 points (54 to 81) in Bylsma's first season but did not make the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and they dropped to 78 points this season. They have not made the playoffs since 2011.' … [Read more...] about Coach Dan Bylsma, GM Tim Murray fired by Sabres
Sabres GM, coach part of 'top to bottom' review
'"I think from a playoff standpoint it's disappointing, and I guess it stalled," he said. "But I think from an individual-player-development standpoint, that's what I'm a big part of and believe in, I think (center) Jack Eichel took big steps. I think (center) Sam [Reinhart] took steps. I think [defenseman Jake] McCabe and [defenseman Rasmus] Ristolainen in the first half of … [Read more...] about Sabres GM, coach part of ‘top to bottom’ review
Lightning end season with third straight win
'Point's game-winning goal came with 1:24 left in the third period. His centering pass deflected off of Sabres defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen and caught Ullmark out of position to give the Lightning a 3-2 lead.' … [Read more...] about Lightning end season with third straight win
Panthers end six-game losing streak
'Florida (34-36-11) moved one point ahead of the Sabres for sixth place in the Atlantic Division. Each team has been eliminated from Stanley Cup Playoff contention.' … [Read more...] about Panthers end six-game losing streak
Robin Lehner makes 31 saves, Sabres edge Canadiens
'"Obviously, I like the result, but I also liked how we played the game and played for the 60 minutes," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. "I thought we played the way we had to play, we outcompeted them. They certainly had a couple opportunities, but I liked the way our guys played for 60 minutes."' … [Read more...] about Robin Lehner makes 31 saves, Sabres edge Canadiens
Kyle Okposo of Sabres hospitalized: report
'"It's a difficult thing for him to be dealing with now in this situation," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma told the Buffalo News at the morning skate Wednesday. "Very, as a coach and a person, concerned for him and his situation. ... He's seeing our doctors and done some tests."' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo of Sabres hospitalized: report
Maple Leafs win, move up to second in Atlantic
'"Guys have got to be accountable to make sure that they're ready to play. We've got to look in the mirror and these next three games make sure that we're coming to compete. Everyone has something to prove the next three games." -- Sabres captain Brian Gionta' … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs win, move up to second in Atlantic
Islanders gain in wild-card race
'"We come out and it's 2-2 in the third and yeah, it's a tough game. I think we deserved a better fate. I've got to have the first goal of the game back then they score there 3-2 also a little bit unfortunate. Unfortunate and too bad it doesn't touch one of our [defensemen] there. I tried to find it, but yeah. Last goal is kind of what it is, it happens once in a while, but I … [Read more...] about Islanders gain in wild-card race
Blue Jackets top Sabres, alone in second place
'"We didn't play hard enough in front of him," Sabres center Ryan O'Reilly said. "He's a good goalie. If you give him sight, he's going to make a lot of saves."' … [Read more...] about Blue Jackets top Sabres, alone in second place
Panthers fail to gain ground in playoff race
'"It was a special night for Brian and his family and one he richly deserved, but when he scored the goal, I think half our benched jumped up like it was a playoff goal," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. "I think everyone was pleased to see him get the reward and in a fitting way. It was kind of a goal scorer's goal around the net."' … [Read more...] about Panthers fail to gain ground in playoff race
Maple Leafs lose, give up ground in Atlantic
'Jack Eichel scored twice for Buffalo (31-32-12), which is 10 points behind the Bruins for the second wild card into the Stanley Cup Playoffs from the Eastern Conference.' … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs lose, give up ground in Atlantic
Rasmus Ristolainen of Sabres suspended three games
'Under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and, based on his average annual salary, Ristolainen will forfeit $90,000.00. The money goes to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Ristolainen of Sabres suspended three games