'The Stanley Cup Playoffs started Saturday. Do we even remember what those are? The Sabres are once again on the sidelines at the best time of the hockey season and once again searching for a new head coach. Not much has changed around here the last 13 years.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: A look around the playoff rinks that the Sabres never seem to join
Archives for April 2024
Tage Thompson's leadership on display as Sabres process fallout of season
'“I think in our room, we have a really tight locker room,” Thompson, now 26 years old and 372 games into his NHL career, explained. “Guys that are very close with each other. Bonds that are very, very tight. And I think that’s pretty special. That’s not something that a lot of teams can say. But at the same time, when you have those bonds, you don’t want to upset or ruffle any … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson’s leadership on display as Sabres process fallout of season
Could the Sabres promote Rochester Amerks coach Seth Appert to Buffalo?
'Appert, 49, is a hockey lifer, having coached since his days as a college goalie ended in 1996. He has enjoyed success at every stop, winning two national titles as an assistant at Denver before an 11-year stint as the head coach at RPI.' … [Read more...] about Could the Sabres promote Rochester Amerks coach Seth Appert to Buffalo?
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks drop overtime decision to Monsters in home finale (Amerks.com) Amerks announce 2023-24 year-end award winners (Amerks.com) Monsters pick up 3-2 overtime win against Amerks (ClevelandMonsters.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
After 'tough' transition, Bowen Byram aiming to return to Sabres a better defenseman
'While teammates are driven to finally reach the postseason, Byram doesn’t know what life as an NHLer is like without a grueling series against a top team in the NHL. He was in Colorado’s lineup for 27 playoff games over the past two years, including the 20-game marathon that ended with him winning the sport’s ultimate prize.' … [Read more...] about After ‘tough’ transition, Bowen Byram aiming to return to Sabres a better defenseman
Mike Harrington: The NHL's harsh reality hits hard for Sabres' young players
'Come next season, Rasmus Dahlin will be playing for his fourth NHL head coach (Phil Housley, Ralph Krueger, Granato and the new hire). Dylan Cozens also dates to the Krueger days and both Dahlin and Cozens were first-round picks of former GM Jason Botterill.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: The NHL’s harsh reality hits hard for Sabres’ young players
After battling injuries, Sabres’ Mattias Samuelsson mentally stronger
'“It was some hard days there, for sure,” Samuelsson said Thursday as the Sabres held end-of-season meetings in KeyBank Center following their disappointing 84-point finish. In that difficult time, he learned a lot about himself – “How hard I can be on myself sometimes,” he said – and others.' … [Read more...] about After battling injuries, Sabres’ Mattias Samuelsson mentally stronger
Tuch thinks two veteran coaches out there would be great to play for
'“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
"Maybe just a little kick in the butt," players voice need for accountability in Buffalo Sabres locker room
'"I think a lot of guys could benefit from that and I think we're ready for that because we want to be pushed to the next level," says Sabres forward Dylan Cozens. "If we're not performing and we deserve to be benched, we should be."' … [Read more...] about “Maybe just a little kick in the butt,” players voice need for accountability in Buffalo Sabres locker room
Sabres players emphasize accountability in locker room cleanouts
'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
Top quotes from Day 2 of Sabres locker cleanout
'The 25-year-old is scheduled to become a restricted free agent and said he is open to signing a long-term contract in Buffalo. “I like it here,” he said. “I think we have a really, really good group of guys here who … signed for a longer contract. In the end, I don’t know what’s going to happen, but I for sure would not be against it.”' … [Read more...] about Top quotes from Day 2 of Sabres locker cleanout
Mike Harrington: Alex Tuch ponders his past as Sabres mull their future
'Tuch and Tage Thompson both talked about the need for ice time to be taken away if the situation calls for it. Thompson said the team was often “too casual” and referenced to times when guys were “not playing winning hockey”. No names attached but you can interpolate how this would fit at times with young players like JJ Peterka, Dylan Cozens, Jack Quinn, Peyton Krebs and even … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Alex Tuch ponders his past as Sabres mull their future
5 experienced coaches for the Sabres to consider and how each would fit in Buffalo
'There isn’t a better match for the Sabres than Brind’Amour. The challenge, though, is his team is talented enough to play into June, and he’s reportedly agreed on a contract extension with Carolina. Sabres owner Terry Pegula would have to make Brind’Amour one of the league’s highest-paid coaches for the Sabres to have a shot at luring him to Buffalo. Even then, it is a … [Read more...] about 5 experienced coaches for the Sabres to consider and how each would fit in Buffalo
Some 'suffering' Sabres fans not ready to give up on season tickets, but others have
'“The past 13 years have been pretty tough,” said Killian, 38, of the Town of Tonawanda, who’s gone to games since he was 7 and the team played at Memorial Auditorium. “I keep telling myself the next season is going to be better. It’s got to be better.”' … [Read more...] about Some ‘suffering’ Sabres fans not ready to give up on season tickets, but others have
Buffalo Sabres coaching candidates: 6 former NHL head coaches who could replace Don Granato
'Hot names from the AHL or rising assistants are likely out of the picture, barring a change of heart.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres coaching candidates: 6 former NHL head coaches who could replace Don Granato