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'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

'“It would mean a lot to have this group of players experience what I was able to experience as a player and as a coach,” Ruff told the Western New York media. “This building shook in some of the playoff series I was involved with. I can still remember the 8-0 Philadelphia win (in 2001) and sitting in the office and thinking, ‘The building is shaking’. My goal is to have this … [Read more...] about Sabres re-introduce Lindy Ruff to Buffalo

'"It would mean a lot to have this group of players experience what I was able to experience as a player and as a coach," Ruff said. "This building shook in some of the playoff series."' … [Read more...] about Ruff hopes to build on past success with Sabres

'I asked Ruff about the role the Rochester Americans will play. He said when he previously coached the Sabres, the Amerks were vital. Players came through Rochester and it translated to NHL success in Buffalo. Ruff said he'll be keeping a close eye on what the Amerks do in the playoffs starting Friday.' … [Read more...] about Ruff discusses Rochester’s role in second stint as Sabres head coach

'“I mean, Lindy Ruff would not be sitting up here if he did not believe this team could win. That’s why he’s here. He’s here to win,” Adams said. “The past is the past. That’s great. But this is about now. This is about the players in the locker room now. This is about the fans that come in here and can believe in something great. And that’s why he’s sitting here.”' … [Read more...] about Lindy Ruff on Sabres’ future: ‘The time is now’

"We had as a goal to go to the playoffs, so it was sad that we did not manage the set goal. But you don't always get what you want. Now I look ahead and hope for a new adventure in the NHL, says Victor Olofsson."' … [Read more...] about Victor Olofsson leaves the Buffalo Sabres: “Not a fun season”

'Ruff was fired last month by the New Jersey Devils, a year after they posted their best regular-season record.' … [Read more...] about Lindy Ruff returning to Buffalo to lead Sabres

'That journey ended -- for now -- when the Sabres fired head coach Granato and assistant coach Christie on Tuesday, along with video coordinator Matt Smith.' … [Read more...] about Two ex-Peoria Rivermen coaches fired by Buffalo Sabres as head coach, assistant of NHL team

Here’s what Lightning can take away from sloppy loss to Sabres (Tampa Bay Times) Lightning Fall To Sabres With One Regular Season Game Remaining (WDAE-FM) Recap: Sabres 4, Lightning 2 (TampaBayLightning.com) Mishkin's Extra Shift: Sabres 4, Lightning 2 (TampaBayLightning.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Tampa Bay Coverage