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'The Sabres are expected to announce a new in-arena Wi-Fi system Monday that will provide secure, reliable internet access throughout the building. The Sabres have teamed up Extreme Network Inc. and Carousel Industries, the companies that bulked up internet access in Ralph Wilson Stadium in September.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to announce improved Wi-Fi in First Niagara Center

Amerks hire two new assistant coaches, let go of Taylor (Buffalo News) Chuck Weber, Brad Tapper joining Amerks coaching staff (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks hire Lockport’s Chuck Weber, Brad Tapper as assistants (Olean Times Herald) Amerks' coach Lambert hires his staff (WGR-AM) Amerks name Chuck Weber and Brad Tapper as Assistant Coaches (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

'There was chatter from multiple sources at the final that the Sabres have already started the process of a contract extension with General Manager Tim Murray, whose deal is believed to be up after next season. The Sabres had no comment to an inquiry on Murray’s status over the weekend, and Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman was told negotiations with Murray have yet to begin. The … [Read more...] about Murray extension chatter emerges at Stanley Cup final

'“I actually went to school with Terry Pegula’s daughter and son in Boca Raton, Fla.,” Chychrun said Saturday. “They live 3 miles down the road from me in Florida. I’m friends with his younger daughter Kelly. She was kind of the only person in Florida I could talk hockey with at school. All my buddies were soccer, football players, so it was good to have that familiarity with … [Read more...] about Hockey talk’s a snap when your classmate’s parents own the Sabres

'"It was my first interview of the combine, and there were like about 20 guys in the room," Sergachev said Saturday. "That was kind of tough, and I was like, ‘Oh my god, what’s going on here?’ But that was good.' … [Read more...] about Sabres greet defensive prospect Sergachev with packed house

'Clearly, Chychrun, a star with the Ontario Hockey League’s Sarnia Sting, is comfortable with the idea of joining the Sabres and thinks they’re on the path to the Stanley Cup. People in town have been telling him the Sabres need a defenseman.' … [Read more...] about Top defense prospect Jakob Chychrun would be happy with Sabres

'“I guess we’ll see what happens,” Matthews told a throng of reporters and cameras Friday inside HarborCenter. “I guess that wouldn’t be too bad of a thing.' … [Read more...] about Auston Matthews knows Buffalo won’t always be so welcoming

'I’ve heard Juolevy had a good interview with the Sabres. He thought so too, “It was pretty different than anybody else because they were in their own room and there’s more guys than any other team had it was pretty exciting, especially because the draft is here in Buffalo and it’s a special team here now and there’s going to be and their fans are going to be watching the … [Read more...] about Juolevi could be a fit in Buffalo

'"We've been very pleased with the event," Sabres President Russ Brandon said by phone. "Working in conjunction with the league has been a really positive experience. We've had some initial conversations with the league about the future, but nothing to report at this time."' … [Read more...] about Sabres, NHL in talks to keep Scouting Combine in Buffalo

'"We found the all-under-one-roof concept works," Marr said. "We are going to sit down and talk to them and see what their interest level is. And then we'll go back and the National Hockey League will make its decision sooner than later as far as I hope."' … [Read more...] about Sabres in talks with NHL to continue hosting rookie combine

'Pronman would also talk about where this Sabres team needs to improve most this offseason, "They need another upper half of the lineup defenseman, because as good as Ristolainen was last season, it would be nice to at least have someone else back there to really take the load off of him."' … [Read more...] about Sabres need to fill out roster

New Amerks coach won't retain assistants Taylor, Fixter (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'Available coaches with ties to Bylsma include former Columbus coach Todd Richards, ex-St. Louis associate coach Brad Shaw and former Minnesota bench boss Mike Yeo. Shaw gave Bylsma his first assistant coaching job with Anaheim's minor-league team in 2004. Bylsma was Richards' assistant with Pittsburgh's farm team in the mid-2000s. Yeo was Byslma's assistant with the Penguins.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose assistant coach Dave Barr to Panthers

'“Everything again is really smooth,” Marr said. “The Sabres have been great with their staff that helps us at the event. We were able to move into the HarborCenter Marriott, so we’re all under one roof here at HarborCenter. Everything’s smooth, and the flow goes well.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, NHL in talks to keep Scouting Combine in Buffalo

'Bylsma hired Barr, 55, almost a year ago, and under his guidance, the Sabres’ power play improved to 12th overall (18.9 percent) in 2015-16.' … [Read more...] about Assistant coach Dave Barr leaves Sabres for Panthers