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'Ruff compiled 571 wins with the Sabres from 1997-2013, a period which included the franchises' only trip to a Stanley Cup final in 1999. After Buffalo, Ruff spent four years as a head coach in Dallas, and most recently coached for four seasons in New Jersey, going to the playoffs twice with the Stars and once with the Devils.' … [Read more...] about Sabres introduce Lindy Ruff as head coach with eyes looking forward, not in the past

'"Granato is a development coach. Lindy Ruff is someone who can push them to be the best they can be," Braden says, another hockey fan.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fans react to Lindy Ruff’s return

'"This is a team ready to take the next step," Ruff said in a statement released by the Sabres. "I am both humbled and honored to be trusted to help this team win now. It is not a job that I take lightly. It is my goal to ensure that players believe in each other, play for each other and love being a Buffalo Sabre. There is no doubt that we all need to embrace the challenge … [Read more...] about Sabres hire Lindy Ruff as head coach

'After all, it has been 13 years out of the playoffs and 13 years of the same mid-April locker room cleanouts in the KeyBank Center. The players who spoke over the two-day period expressed how thankful they are for Don Granato and how he has impacted their level of play. However, most players also acknowledged the need for more accountability and consistency going forward in … [Read more...] about Sabres players emphasize accountability in locker room cleanouts

'That seems like it would eliminate Michael Peca, Seth Appert and David Carle. Carle is the head coach at Denver University where he’s won two NCAA championships and one Gold Medal at the World Junior Championship with Team USA.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: Who could be the next Sabres’ head coach?

'Yes, the Sabres were still in the race until Game 79 this season, but in my opinion, they were never really in the race. Every time they got close, the collars got tight and they could never win a fourth game in a row.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: Sabres extend playoff drought to 13 years

'According to data from the Buffalo Niagara Association of Realtors, homes that sold in June of 2011 had a median sale price of $125,000. That number is now $220,000, according to the statistics released March 8.' … [Read more...] about Do you remember the last time the Sabres played a postseason game?

'You also can’t have a team that isn’t hard to play against. Buffalo has a few players that are hard to play against, but not enough.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: This Sabres organization has ‘long way to go’

'Buffalo only has five loser points this season, while two of the teams ahead of them are with the league leaders. The New York Islanders are two points ahead of the Sabres, but they have 15 loser points. The Washington Capitals have nine loser points and lead the Sabres by four points.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: Sabres struggle to pick up ‘loser points’

'On Tuesday, each team jointly announced that Pete Guelli has been hired as the Chief Operating Officer of both organizations.' … [Read more...] about Bills, Sabres name Pete Guelli as Chief Operating Officer

'These games, which will be played Friday, October 4 and Saturday, October 5 are part of the 2024 NHL Global Series.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres going global in 2024-25 season

'Over the last few weeks, the Sabres have been sending out memos to select season ticket holders saying that they would have to obtain a $5,000 license from the state if they wanted to renew their season tickets for next season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to require some season ticket holders to obtain license to resell tickets

'Sjalin, 24, was with the Charlotte Checkers prior to the trade. He has three assists in 22 games this season. He has 11 points (5+6) in 61 career AHL games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Kyle Okposo traded to Florida

'Buffalo remains nine points out in the race at the trade deadline, and so they have traded the veteran to a contender in the Philadelphia Flyers.' … [Read more...] about Erik Johnson gets traded to Philadelphia Flyers

'This is the type of defenseman the Sabres should’ve acquired last offseason, a guy that can play on your top pair and compliment Rasmus Dahlin. The bonus of this trade in Byram is only 22 years old. This kid has already shown he can skate and lead the attack out of the zone in just one game as a Sabre.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: Sabres make moves at NHL trade deadline