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'We all know the Sabres have the longest postseason drought in NHL history at 13 years and counting. But on the league’s all-time list, do you know which franchises are tied for No. 2? The Florida Panthers and the Edmonton Oilers. Seriously. If you want some small sliver of hope for the Sabres, here it is:' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Once former drought masters, Panthers and Oilers now meet for Stanley Cup

'Don’t be fooled by the Panthers’ statewide name. They play in Sunrise, but they are really a Miami/Fort Lauderdale team. And you know how Buffalo sports fans feel about Miami: We’ve been hating on the Dolphins since they famously beat the Bills 20 consecutive times in the 1970s.' … [Read more...] about Erik Brady: Top reasons for Sabres fans to root for Edmonton to win Stanley Cup

'The most glaring question of all is how Henri Jokiharju fits in the Sabres’ plans next season and beyond. He is a restricted free agent after he produced three goals with a career-high 20 points in 74 games. His 18:59 average time on ice per game was lower than each of the previous two seasons, but there were bouts with inconsistency as he gradually improved in the defensive … [Read more...] about Henri Jokiharju’s contract negotiation may set stage for Sabres’ offseason

'“It’s obviously a different model than the NFL,” Guelli said. “(The Sabres) remind me of what I walked into when I went to the NBA. Having gone through that, I know you can mitigate the (financial) losses and move toward profitability, and it’s more than just the hockey team. The arena is an asset that has to be leveraged on as much of a year-round basis as possible. If you … [Read more...] about New Sabres COO Pete Guelli says Terry Pegula’s commitment to hockey ‘pretty clear’

'The Sabres could use the No. 11 pick as a trade chip to help their roster. There are several prospects to keep an eye on this week, though, as we wait to see how Adams will handle this pivotal offseason.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ possibilities for 11th pick come into focus as Buffalo hosts scouting combine

'There were times over the past nine months when the Buffalo Sabres prospect didn’t even bother to unpack some of his belongings. He hauled his hockey sticks and an equipment bag across the globe, from Buffalo to Sweden, until January when he arrived in the small southern Saskatchewan city of Moose Jaw.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Matt Savoie used season of ‘planes, trains and automobiles’ to prep for NHL

'Dan Bylsma did not do a good job coaching the Sabres in his second season here. Bottom line. But it’s always been my view he and General Manager Tim Murray got a raw deal when they were fired on April 20, 2017. The revolving door of Sabres coaches and GMs dates to their dismissals, when Terry and Kim Pegula seemingly caved to Jack Eichel and other players and fired the coach … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: What has new Seattle coach Dan Bylsma learned in his long wait after firing by Sabres?