'Ruff and his players eventually bridged this disconnect, and the youngest team in the league began to embrace the habits that Ruff was pushing them to adopt. The Sabres finally showed their potential in the final weeks of the season by winning nine of their final 14 games. There’s optimism that the progress will lead to a productive training camp and a long-awaited … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres’ disconnect between Lindy Ruff and his players – and how they worked together to fix it
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After struggling and getting scratched, Sabres’ Mattias Samuelsson thrived late
'“I think you felt a little bit of a shift in the team toughness attitude after that,” said Samuelsson, who served as an alternate captain for the first time this season. “So, yeah, obviously, it wasn’t a positive moment in the season, but I do think there was some positives to take in the aftermath of it.”' … [Read more...] about After struggling and getting scratched, Sabres’ Mattias Samuelsson thrived late
Kevyn Adams' meeting with owner Terry Pegula will determine Sabres' direction
'Adams reminded reporters that he has daily conversations with owner Terry Pegula about the direction of the franchise 14 years into an NHL-record playoff drought, but he wouldn’t say if they have discussed a question that’s loomed for the Sabres since they sank to last place in the Eastern Conference with a 13-game winless streak. Will Adams remain as general manager?' … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams’ meeting with owner Terry Pegula will determine Sabres’ direction
Mike Harrington: Kevyn Adams wants to keep learning from the playoffs, which is where the Sabres should be
'There’s no excuse for the Sabres’ failure to be there. Boston, the New York Rangers and Pittsburgh fell out of the way. Buffalo went 4-0 against Ottawa this year and still finished 15 points behind the Senators. Montreal was last in the East in early December while the Sabres were third in the Atlantic at Thanksgiving. Who’s playing and who’s sitting home?' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Kevyn Adams wants to keep learning from the playoffs, which is where the Sabres should be
Adams and Pegula still have to meet about changes within
'“We’ll have meetings with Terry coming in the very near future where we will review everything, talk about the roster and everything in the organization in hockey operations, where we can improve, what we need to focus on and we’ll make any decision that we need to make that we think will help us get better."' … [Read more...] about Adams and Pegula still have to meet about changes within
Take 2: Sabres GM is Kevyn Adams is under pressure after 5 seasons and no playoff appearances
'He did a really poor job of developing some of the good young talent he has. Jiri Kulich was developed the right way. Kulich has played 140 games with the Rochester Americans and he’s down there now to join their playoff run. Rasmus Dahlin, Owen Power, Dylan Cozens, and Zach Benson spent no time in the AHL. In Benson’s case he couldn’t because of his age. I think young players … [Read more...] about Take 2: Sabres GM is Kevyn Adams is under pressure after 5 seasons and no playoff appearances
Rasmus Dahlin wants to see Sabres finally 'take the next step' after tumultuous season
'“I believe in the group,” said Dahlin. “I believe in the players we have. We have so much talent in that group. It’s such a young group, and I think you need experience to become a winning hockey team, and we haven’t had a lot of experience. … But now we’ve had a couple years now when the same team has been together, so I think it’s time now to take the next step.”' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin wants to see Sabres finally ‘take the next step’ after tumultuous season
Sabres defenseman Owen Power avoids knee surgery, will stay off ice 2 months
'Speaking in his exit interview with reporters Saturday at KeyBank Center, Power said he avoided any major damage and has been told he should stay off the ice for about two months. Assuming he can skate again in late June, that means he should be fully ready to go for training camp in September.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defenseman Owen Power avoids knee surgery, will stay off ice 2 months
Inside the NHL: This could be the year the Maple Leafs put away the curse of 1967
'“I think they manage the puck pretty good. They get it in behind you,” said Sabres coach Lindy Ruff. “There’s not a lot of risk when it comes to giving up big opportunities because of mismanaging the puck. That’s a quality of a lot of good teams.”' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: This could be the year the Maple Leafs put away the curse of 1967
'I cared more than they did': Fed-up Sabres fans drop season tickets amid playoff drought
'“I feel bad for even saying this, but it just didn’t seem like they really cared. So, if they really didn’t seem to care, why should I really care? Why should I be investing this money and paying for parking and paying for food?” said the East Amherst resident, who had season tickets with her husband, Brian, the past three years. “Why am I doing that? I felt like I cared more … [Read more...] about ‘I cared more than they did’: Fed-up Sabres fans drop season tickets amid playoff drought
Sabres hope changes at arena win back fans, but US tariffs could scare off Canadians
'“The arena is decrepit,” Fiebelkorn said. “It feels like nobody does much of anything to maintain that place. Our rink is not that old, but it feels like it’s aged quickly.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres hope changes at arena win back fans, but US tariffs could scare off Canadians
Sabres’ Kevyn Adams can’t say if he’ll stay in GM role
'“Those meetings come up, it’ll be very shortly, where we’ll sit down with Terry and talk about that,” Adams said during an end-of-season news conference alongside coach Lindy Ruff in KeyBank Center. “And what I can tell you is I talk to Terry every day. He’s as frustrated as I am with the way the season went and where we are."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kevyn Adams can’t say if he’ll stay in GM role
Sabres’ Owen Power faces two-month recovery from injury
'Power, who’s sporting a brace on his left knee and using crutches to get around, said he will need about two months to recover.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Owen Power faces two-month recovery from injury
Sabres’ Josh Norris says oblique injury sidelined him final 18 games
'Norris, 25, revealed Saturday a torn oblique muscle he suffered with the Senators on Feb. 1 sidelined him for the final 18 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Josh Norris says oblique injury sidelined him final 18 games
Frustration follows yet another season after Sabres extend NHL-record playoff drought to 14 years
'“To be honest, I believe we should be a playoff team right now and we failed,” he added, referring to the message he intends to deliver owner Terry Pegula in an upcoming meeting. “So it’s owning that, taking my responsibility for that, and then moving past that and saying, ’Here’s how I see us improving, and what we can do to fix it.’”' … [Read more...] about Frustration follows yet another season after Sabres extend NHL-record playoff drought to 14 years