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'Only Phil Housley had more points as an 18-year-old defenseman than Dahlin. This year’s first overall pick had nine goals and 35 assists for 44 points playing in all 82 games. The rookie averaged over 21 minutes of ice-time per game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dahlin is up for the Calder Trophy as the league’s best rookie

'However, one other name that Garrioch mentioned in his article is Providence College head coach Nate Leaman. According to Garrioch, he believes that Leaman has already talked with the Sabres and is highly-regarded in the organization. He also mentions that the Sabres had spoken to Leaman a couple of years ago about the head coaching position in Rochester, but he decided to … [Read more...] about More names starting to surface in Sabres’ coaching search

'It was announced on Thursday by the Sabres and Amerks that Luukkonen underwent hip surgery, but he is expected to make a full recovery within the next six months. Luukkonen is expected to take over the starting duties in goals for the Amerks next season.' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen named Goaltender of the Year in the OHL

'If Botterill thinks the Sabres need a 67-year-old coach with an average record to relate to their young players, I would predict he's in for a rude awakening.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres interested in Jacques Martin

'I've been told surgery wasn't an option for Bogosian until after the season when he met with team doctors and specialists.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Bogosian undergoes hip surgery

'There are many ways to achieve that, but it starts with putting in place things that make players want to put in the work. Sexton said, “What is required to ensure that we create the right working environment so they can thrive? What do we have to do to make sure we have the right set of expectations and standards in place so when these people come to work, they come to work … [Read more...] about What is culture?

'Through the Sabres 10-game winning streak, Hutton went 12-6-1 with a 2.50 goals against and .920 save percentage. Afterwards, he was 6-19-4 with a 3.32 goals against and .900 save percentage. Hutton said, “For me I wish I could’ve played better and did my job right because we’d be winning here and we’d still be playing and we wouldn’t be talking about this stuff, we’d be … [Read more...] about Sabres Hutton couldn’t believe how the season turned around

'Grönborg is a bit of an out-of-the-box candidate for the Sabres, having spent the last 13 seasons with the Swedish National Hockey program. The 50-year-old last coached in North America when he was an assistant coach with the Spokane Chiefs in the Western Hockey League in the 2004-05 season. Since then, he has served as a scout, an assistant coach, a team manager, and a head … [Read more...] about Get to know: Rikard Grönborg

'For me, pre-tank Sabres teams were missing players in the #elite category, and it’d be worth it to go get one of those. The Sabres did. I guess I (we, whoever here) overestimated how long it would take the Sabres to get back to just having a bunch of guys that were woefully flawed, but good enough to finish… seventh. It’s taken approximately four years longer than it should … [Read more...] about Eight is enough

'Eichel played in this tournament in 2015 and had two goals and five assists for seven points in 10 games. Eichel and Team USA took home a bronze medal. He also played in the 2017 tournament, picking up five assists in eight games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel is going to the World Championship

'I think what hurts Ristolainen’s consistency is he doesn’t have a high hockey IQ. There are too many times in a game he’s out of position or reacts the wrong way to a situation. He’s had six years in Buffalo to try to get it right and it hasn’t happened enough.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ristolainen doesn’t know if he’ll be part of the changes

'Rob Ray won the trophy in 1999. He is the only Sabre to win the award.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel nominated for the King Clancy Award

'Jason Botterill is looking for a good communicator and somebody with presence. I’m starting to wonder if the second part of that is even out there. Mike Yeo, Todd Richards, Kevin Dineen, Kirk Muller, Michel Therrien, really? None of those names excite me in the least to bring into Buffalo to turn this team around.' … [Read more...] about Good former NHL coaches just aren’t in great supply right now

'He is small, but he’s very quick. I also liked that he took on a 6’2 forward, stood him up and rode him to the corner, despite being quite a bit smaller.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres sign Jacob Bryson from Providence

'McLellan has been connected in reports with Buffalo and the Los Angeles Kings for their head coaching vacancies after the end of the season. However, Buffalo has seemingly backed off of the former San Jose Sharks and Edmonton Oilers coach. With Buffalo's search to continue, it seems they still have plenty of candidates to work through.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres out on Todd McLellan, will continue coaching search