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Dearborn Heights native Mike Leone climbs the ladder on NHL coaching tree (Detroit News) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

Edmonton Oilers trade Ryan McLeod, Tyler Tullio to Buffalo for Matt Savoie (Edmonton Sun) Rave reviews as Edmonton Oilers trade Ryan McLeod for hot shot Edmonton-area prospect (Edmonton Journal) Oilers shed salary in trading McLeod to Sabres (CFRN-TV) Release: Oilers acquire Matt Savoie from Sabres (EdmontonOilers.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Edmonton Coverage

'This is Poolman's fifth NHL contract since leaving UND in 2020. All of them have been one-year, two-way deals. The first four were with the Calgary Flames.' … [Read more...] about Former UND captain Colton Poolman signs one-year deal with Buffalo Sabres

In front of the media, the top promise immediately made an indelible impression. Buffalo released a video of Helenius, where the happy Finn sends greetings to the club's fans. “Konsta here, I'm excited to get to the Sabres. Let's get down to business!” Helenius smiled for the camera.' … [Read more...] about Konsta Helenius charmed in Las Vegas

'Helenius played the last seasons under Olli Jokinen in Mikkelin Jukurei and developed quickly. Last season, he made an impressive breakthrough and scored 36 points (14+22) in 51 regular season games.' … [Read more...] about Konsta Helenius from Ylöjärvi in ​​Tappara goes to Buffalo at the NHL booking event

San Jose Sharks move up in first round via trade with Buffalo Sabres (San Jose Mercury News) Sharks trade for No. 11 pick, also acquire Carl Grundstrom (ESPN) Sharks acquire 11th-overall selection from Buffalo Sabres (SJSharks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s San Jose Coverage

'While there has to be a bit of satisfaction in Okposo carrying the cup, former stars leading other teams to the ice title is becoming an all-too common sight. It was a bit more torturous last year when Jack Eichel, the team’s top pick in 2015, was a champion with the Vegas Golden Knights.' … [Read more...] about More ex-Sabres find titles elsewhere

'“I’m trying to just get better each and every year,” Tage said. “As a team, we’re not where we want to be, but I think that’s kind of exciting at the same time. You’ve got something to strive for, to work toward.”' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson, Tyce Thompson come back to Bridgeport, host summer hockey camp at Wonderland

'With how poorly Skinner finished the season in which Buffalo missed the playoffs again, heading into another crucial year for general manager Kevyn Adams to make the playoffs the extra cap space to get a more impactful forward puts it very much in play. The decision whether to buyout a player comes 48 hours after the Stanley Cup is won, so Adams has very little time to make … [Read more...] about Skinner could be a buyout option for the Sabres

'Appert’s daughters were excited about his opportunity, but they both knew it also would be tough for him to say goodbye. “I love that they both knew how sad I would be to leave Rochester,” Appert said.' … [Read more...] about Seth Appert says goodbye to Rochester, hello to Sabres

'As he leaves to head to Buffalo to join the Sabres coaching staff, there is a banner hanging in the Blue Cross Arena because of him — and he leaves as the fourth-winningest coach in franchise history.' … [Read more...] about ‘I absolutely loved coaching here’: Appert bids Rochester goodbye ahead of move to Buffalo

'13WHAM's Mike Catalana first reported the news Monday morning, shortly before the official announcement.' … [Read more...] about Amerks coach Seth Appert joining Sabres coaching staff

'The announcement comes after the Amerks fell to the Syracuse Crunch on Friday night in game five of a playoff series, ending their season. Appert has led to Amerks to three straight playoff appearances, including an Eastern Conference Final in 2023 that became the team’s farthest playoff run in nearly 20 years. Appert also led to the team to three straight 30-plus win … [Read more...] about Amerks head coach will leave to become new assistant coach of Buffalo Sabres

'In a long and wide-ranging interview with NJ Advance Media on Wednesday, Ruff opened up for the first time about his firing in New Jersey, how he almost stayed on staff in a non-coaching role and tried to sum up what went wrong in their cursed season. The headstrong coach hopes to use the lessons he learned with the young, upstart Devils to lift his beloved Sabres through … [Read more...] about Ex-Devils coach Lindy Ruff bares all for 1st time since firing: ‘I really don’t have any regrets’

'Interestingly, Ruff, now 64, has maintained his off-season home in Buffalo for more than 40 years, coming back even after he took over the Stars and New Jersey Devils. During his 25 years with the Sabres, he experienced more glory years than gory years. He can add to his legacy by ending the drought he helped start.' … [Read more...] about A wish for community ownership of the Bills; good luck to new/old Sabres coach Lindy Ruff