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'I've seen the Sabres and the Buffalo Bills take the easy way out over the years when it came to hiring a head coach or a general manager. The organization would choose someone they knew and were comfortable with, rather than go find the best person for the job.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres hoping history repeats itself

'General manager Kevyn Adams says he spoke with many different candidates in the six days leading up to Ruff’s hiring, clarifying it was 10 or more potential candidates to be the next head coach of the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Lindy Ruff settled in Tuesday as new head coach of Sabres

'"I'm really excited. I'm still around town, so I was able to come in and see the press conference in person. It's exciting," said Tuch on Tuesday after the team introduced Ruff as head coach again at KeyBank Center downtown. "I think growing up being a Sabres fan and watching Lindy behind the bench all those years, it's very nostalgic. Just super excited for the opportunity to … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch excited to get to work under Lindy Ruff’s tutelage

'During the 2022-23 season, Ruff got the Devils to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and was named runner-up for the Jack Adams Award as the NHL's Coach of the Year. This season, however, the group in New Jersey underachieved, because they had no goaltending, and Ruff was fired on March 4.' … [Read more...] about Sabres welcome Lindy Ruff back as next head coach

'“I think I’ve watched Lindy coach as many games as I’ve played, so he was my favorite coach growing up and that was the team that I watched and sat on the couch and watched with my dad and to see what he was able to do with those teams was really cool."' … [Read more...] about Tuch thinks two veteran coaches out there would be great to play for

'"I think consistency is the other thing. I think, at times, you could see we were a great team and at other times, we were too casual. That’s something that’s got to be instilled in us, and that goes back to accountability, because it’s us in here holding each other accountable," Thompson explained. "If there’s someone not playing the way they need to, it needs to come from up … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson feels players need to suffer consequences for poor play

'The 20-year-old played a total of 38 games in the Swedish Hockey League this season with the Växjö Lakers HC, scoring 12 goals and adding 11 assists for 23 points. He added a goal and an assist in seven playoff games, but his team was eliminated from the playoffs last week.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign 2022 first-round pick Noah Ostlund to Amerks

'The annual honor is awarded to the player that "best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made noteworthy humanitarian contributions to his community." The winner will be chosen by a committee of senior NHL executives led by commissioner Gary Bettman and deputy commissioner Bill Daly.' … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch named Sabres’ nominee for King Clancy Trophy

'Sabres owner Terry Pegula was in town at the time the Buffalo Bills traded Stefon Diggs nearly two weeks ago, and attended two Sabres games during that time. I’m sure there were some discussions on the direction of this team while he was here, and I can’t imagine he was happy with what he saw this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fire head coach Don Granato

'"This was my decision," said Adams on Tuesday, making it crystal clear on who made the coaching decision. "I certainly talk to people that I’m close with and that I work with, and I’ve spent a lot of time recently talking to [owner] Terry Pegula, but this was my decision. I felt this is what I needed to do to take the next step."' … [Read more...] about Adams knows exactly what type of coach he wants behind Sabres’ bench

'The move makes sense. I just don't know how the Sabres could have sold the fan base on another season with Granato behind the bench and Kevyn Adams calling the shots at general manager.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: What went wrong with Sabres?

'Eric Comrie earned his second win of the season between the pipes, as he stopped 31-of-33 Lightning shots. It was his third-straight win against Tampa Bay.' … [Read more...] about Sabres double up Lightning in season finale

'Dylan Cozens wasn’t all that interested after the game that he had two goals and an assist and he finished with three goals in the final two games. He said it’s the playoffs and only the playoffs and he said he will be thinking about missing the playoffs every time he’s on the ice and in the gym this summer.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Cozens and Comrie leads the Sabres to a win in the season finale

'Three-minutes into the contest, Tyson Jost opened the scoring with his third goal of the year. It was a tipped goal off a point shot from Rasmus Dahlin.' … [Read more...] about Sabres felled by Reinhart, Panthers in overtime

'The Sabres are not even close to the Panthers as a team, but they did compete and if this were still a race you’d say they did a good job to earn a point against them on the road.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres needed the game they played in Florida when it mattered