'“Lindy doesn’t just do something for the now. He does things for the now and the future, and for me that’s the sign of a quality head coach.”' … [Read more...] about What are Devils getting in Lindy Ruff? Ex-Sabres Rob Ray, Marty Biron have strong opinions
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After landing ‘dream job,’ hard work begins for Kevyn Adams
'“I was fortunate to not have to move away from home like so many young hockey players do. I was able to graduate from a school that was special to me in a town that’s special to me,” Adams said. “I’d go as far back to being a young kid in Clarence and the different coaches I had. You learn from them and they shape you. These past 10 years have been no different. There’s been a … [Read more...] about After landing ‘dream job,’ hard work begins for Kevyn Adams
Meet the Sabres fan who deals with heartbreak through music
'“When I started YouTube, my whole plan was kind of for it to be a pathway to potentially a career in songwriting, cause that’s kind of what I always wanted to do,” Martin recently told The Post. “But now more recently, I think people are really kind of starting to pay attention to what I have to say about sports.”' … [Read more...] about Meet the Sabres fan who deals with heartbreak through music
Sabres enter key offseason with playoff drought at nine years
'However, there’s still plenty to work on. Secondary scoring, special teams, defensive composure in their own end and consistent goaltending all proved to be problems for the young Sabres. … [Read more...] about Sabres enter key offseason with playoff drought at nine years
Why Sharks shouldn't be ruled out if Sabres' Jack Eichel demands trade
'Factoring in both what Buffalo likely would demand as well as salaries, a Sharks' potential trade package for Eichel might look something like: Burns, Ryan Merkley, Jonathan Dahlen and a future first-round pick -- and even that might not be enough. Burns' talent surely would be attractive to the Sabres, but he's also 35 years old. Not to mention, he has a modified no-trade … [Read more...] about Why Sharks shouldn’t be ruled out if Sabres’ Jack Eichel demands trade
Double Team: Before winning with Penguins, Tom Barrasso starred for Sabres
'Barrasso never lived up to the same standards in his next three seasons in Buffalo and by Nov. of 1988 he was dealt to the Penguins in a blockbuster trade. Rejuvenated by the transaction, Barrasso helped lead the Penguins to their first playoff appearance in seven years that spring.' … [Read more...] about Double Team: Before winning with Penguins, Tom Barrasso starred for Sabres
Cozens selected to National Junior Camp
'“This could be the best of both worlds where I get to represent Canada again at home in Edmonton and then after that go to Buffalo so that’d be awesome.”' … [Read more...] about Cozens selected to National Junior Camp
Matt Grzelcyk feels for his good friend Jack Eichel in Buffalo
'“He’s not really concerned with individual accolades or anything like that. He’s aware you have the most fun at the rink when you’re winning. It’s for sure very frustrating for him.”' … [Read more...] about Matt Grzelcyk feels for his good friend Jack Eichel in Buffalo
Matt Grzelcyk Shares Thoughts On Ex-BU Teammate Jack Eichel’s Sabres Situation
'“I haven’t had the opportunity to really speak to him on that,” Grzelcyk said. “I’m sure he’s getting texts left and right about the situation that’s going on, but it certainly makes you look inward and realize, like you said, how grateful I am for the opportunity to play for such a great organization. We have such good leaders and such good veterans and guys who have been … [Read more...] about Matt Grzelcyk Shares Thoughts On Ex-BU Teammate Jack Eichel’s Sabres Situation
Bruins' Matt Grzelcyk knows ex-BU teammate Jack Eichel is 'antsy' to play in Stanley Cup Playoffs
'The disparity between the Bruins and Sabres in the Atlantic Division is pretty stunning.' … [Read more...] about Bruins’ Matt Grzelcyk knows ex-BU teammate Jack Eichel is ‘antsy’ to play in Stanley Cup Playoffs
Sabres fans cut to the quick by ownership
'What we don’t know about Adams is whether he truly can assess NHL talent. That’s the key to the job. Everything else is second to knowing who can play the game. If that sounds simplistic, it is, and simply too many GMs and scouting staffs get it wrong over and over and over again.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fans cut to the quick by ownership
Fiddler's Facts: Buffalo Sabres clean house with huge shake-up
'I wonder why they fired Sexton, who is still under contract for two more years. Something happened to sour the Pegula family on the youthful Sabres, but what?' … [Read more...] about Fiddler’s Facts: Buffalo Sabres clean house with huge shake-up
West Ellicott Man Forges Relationship With Adams
'“Kevyn’s always been underestimated, and now he’s holding the Stanley Cup,” Weaver said. “He’s a world champion and a top player in the NHL right now, and he’s a better person than a player.”' … [Read more...] about West Ellicott Man Forges Relationship With Adams
Gordo on the NHL: O'Reilly trade helped doom Botterill in Buffalo
'While the Blues got the future Conn Smythe Award winner on their Stanley Cup team, the Sabres got little from Berglund, Sobotka and Thompson during the past two seasons.' … [Read more...] about Gordo on the NHL: O’Reilly trade helped doom Botterill in Buffalo
The Edmonton Oilers jealous of the Buffalo Sabres rebuild? That is one comment that didn't age too well
'Now the Sabres have done what the Oilers did last year: axe the GM.' … [Read more...] about The Edmonton Oilers jealous of the Buffalo Sabres rebuild? That is one comment that didn’t age too well