Buffalo News

'Pictured above is Doug Whaley and Tim Murray, the recently fired general managers of the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres, sitting at the bar of downtown restaurant Osteria 166. The website Deadspin originally published the image, which was sent to them from a commenter, Mitch Mirsky, who also provided it to The Buffalo News.' … [Read more...] about Doug Whaley, Tim Murray have Tuesday get together

'"The time period expired and so the charges were dismissed and the record sealed," said Cambria.' … [Read more...] about Charges against Evander Kane dismissed

'Buffalo has interviewed at least seven people to lead its hockey department, based on reports by The Buffalo News, Sportsnet, TSN and others. Here is a closer look at the candidates: Jason Botterill of Pittsburgh, Craig Conroy of Calgary, Paul Fenton of Nashville, Tom Fitzgerald of New Jersey, Mike Futa of Los Angeles, Bill Guerin of Pittsburgh and Bill Zito of Columbus.' … [Read more...] about With Sabres ‘close’ to hiring, here’s look at candidates

'Antipin would help fill a big hole for productive defensemen. He recorded six goals and 24 points in 59 games with Magnitogorsk, then led it into the Gagarin Cup finals with seven goals and 11 points in 18 playoff games.' … [Read more...] about Report: Antipin terminates Russian contract to join Sabres

'Philadelphia vaulted all the way to No. 2 after entering with just a 2.2 percent chance at the top pick, the 13th-worst odds. Dallas moved from No. 8 to No. 3.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ bad luck continues in NHL Draft Lottery; Devils win

'Buffalo is again talking with Kings Assistant GM Michael Futa. The 49-year-old was a candidate during the Sabres’ last GM search, but the job went to Tim Murray in January 2014. The Sabres fired Murray and coach Dan Bylsma last week.' … [Read more...] about Names added, removed as Sabres’ hiring search heats up

'“The chances of us getting anything different are slim to none, but still I’m happy to represent the team,” Playfair said Friday.' … [Read more...] about Playfair representing Sabres at NHL Draft Lottery

'While Buffalo was No. 1 among the Top 10 markets in rating, it was well down the list in total households because each rating point here is equal to far fewer households than most of the rest of the markets in the Top 10.' … [Read more...] about Some perspective on Buffalo’s No. 1 hockey ratings

'Stephens blossomed this season, his third with Kelowna of the Western Hockey League. After totaling six goals and 22 points in his first 136 games, Stephens recorded 13 goals and 35 points in 67 games this year. He added seven assists in 14 playoff games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign defense prospect Stephens to three-year deal

'Pegula has been the catalyst for a $635 million investment in Canalside. That includes Wednesday’s announcement of a Labatt restaurant and brewery in a Pegula-owned building across from KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about John Vogl’s Power Take: Pegula developed a knack for building Buffalo

'“Obviously, as an individual that is involved with a couple sports franchises, it will have a massive impact with Sabres games and Bills games. I’m a frequent user on the road, and it’s been a really rewarding experience.”' … [Read more...] about Uber has big backer, partner in Pegulas and their teams

'“My goal is to make the team,” Baptiste said. “When I was up there, I showed that I could play up there and play with those guys. For me, it’s bringing tons of speed. Obviously, my scoring ability is something that I’ve got to continue to do, bringing energy.' … [Read more...] about After filling the net, Baptiste’s next goal is Buffalo

'“We relied on our goalies way too much this year,” defenseman Zach Bogosian said. “They played well. They gave us chances to win basically on a nightly basis. We just didn’t get it done as a group, as a team – defense corps, forwards, everyone.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ next bosses have a lot to fix on the ice

'Murray didn’t “do this again” the next year, but it was just two years later. Communication in the organization hadn’t improved with Dan Bylsma behind the bench. In some cases – most notably player relations – it got worse.' … [Read more...] about Murray knew he needed to find Sabres’ perfect fit

'Executive sources say the Sabres' business practices have improved under Brandon, who brought an NFL mentality to what Mario Lemieux once called "a garage league." A mix of executives from football and hockey -- COO Bruce Popko, Frank Cravotta (creative services), Chuck LaMattina (finance), Erica Muhleman (business development), Mark Preisler (media and content), Brent Rossi … [Read more...] about Tim Graham’s Power Take: Thank you, Russ Brandon