'Martin, 66, has been with the Penguins for the last six seasons, serving mostly as the assistant coach who works most closely with the team’s defense and penalty kill. His long NHL resume includes head coaching stops in St. Louis, Ottawa, Florida and Montreal. … [Read more...] about Reports: Penguins assistant Jacques Martin a candidate for Buffalo Sabres job
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Sabres' Nelson returns to Tomahawks roots
'“It’s been good,” Nelson, 26, said of life in the NHL. “The last year-and-a-half I’ve been with Buffalo consistently. The first year-and-a-half of my pro career was all about learning and getting to know the pro game and getting better every day. The work never stops,” he said. “It’s all about getting better every day and every year. That stays consistent.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Nelson returns to Tomahawks roots
A look at the future of the Buffalo Sabres, their offseason ahead
'The top priority is to get leading goalscorer, Jeff Skinner, to stick around on a deal that doesn’t put the Sabres in a bad spot. The Sabres can not overpay him as he has shown how he can be a streaky player — only netting four goals after the March 1 trade deadline when he saw a lot of his time no longer on Jack Eichel’s wing, proving that Eichel was more the driving force … [Read more...] about A look at the future of the Buffalo Sabres, their offseason ahead
For Plante, Buffalo still feels like home
'“It’s fun. About seven-eight years ago was the first time I’d come back here since I played, and it was like ‘wow.’ It’s fun to come back,” said Plante, sitting among the noisy and hopeful throng of Bulldogs fans in one corner of the rink. “There are great memories I had here, playing in this building. I was here when it’s opened, so it’s a lot of fun.”' … [Read more...] about For Plante, Buffalo still feels like home
Another year, another coach
'Tonight, the Sabres are back to what they do best in the Pegula era. Attempting to win the lottery for the National Hockey League draft top pick. How exciting!' … [Read more...] about Another year, another coach
Players take blame for Housley firing
'"It's on us in the room. We're the product on the ice," captain Jack Eichel said when asked about having to go through another coaching change in his young career.' … [Read more...] about Players take blame for Housley firing
Sunday's Detroit Coverage
'It stinks': Red Wings end season with a thud, losing 7-1 to Sabres (Detroit News) Red Wings' Niklas Kronwall heads into offseason uncertain about his playing career (Detroit News) Photo gallery (Detroit News) Detroit Red Wings end bad season: 'Hope we're never in this situation again' (Detroit Free Press) Detroit Red Wings booed in 7-1 loss to Buffalo Sabres in season … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Detroit Coverage
Saturday's Detroit Coverage
Red Wings vs. Sabres: Final game has huge draft lottery implications (Detroit Free Press) Red Wings, Sabres meet in season finale for draft lottery position (Ann Arbor News) Sabres, Red Wings conclude disappointing seasons (The Sports Xchange) Sabres at Red Wings preview (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Detroit Coverage
Friday's Ottawa Coverage
Garrioch Game Report: Daccord stops 35, but no victory in his Senators debut (Ottawa Sun) Daccord fails to defeat Sabers (Le Droit) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Ottawa Coverage
Thursday's Ottawa Coverage
Gameday: Ottawa Senators at Buffalo Sabres (Ottawa Sun) Former Arizona State G Daccord set for NHL debut (The Sports Xchange) Senators at Sabres preview (NHL.com) Game Day Notes: Sens @ Sabres (OttawaSenators.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Ottawa Coverage
Wednesday's Nashville Coverage
Photo gallery (NHL.com) Johansen Tallies Winner as Preds Top Sabres, Gain in Central Division (NashvillePredators.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Nashville Coverage
Tuesday's Nashville Coverage
Predators aim to continue Sabres' troubles (The Sports Xchange) Predators at Sabres preview (NHL.com) How to Watch, Live Stream Preds at Sabres (NashvillePredators.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Nashville Coverage
Monday's Columbus Coverage
Bobrovsky, Jackets blank Sabres (Columbus Dispatch) David Savard contributing on offense, too (Columbus Dispatch) Blue Jackets 4, Sabres 0: Five takeaways (Columbus Dispatch) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Final: Blue Jackets 4, Sabres 0 (BlueJackets.com) Postgame Hat Trick: Jackets pass latest test in Buffalo (BlueJackets.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Columbus Coverage
Sunday's Columbus Coverage
Blue Jackets continue playoff push at skidding Sabres (The Sports Xchange) Blue Jackets at Sabres preview (NHL.com) Preview: Blue Jackets put win streak on line in Buffalo (BlueJackets.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Columbus Coverage
Sunday's New York Coverage
Islanders roll past Sabres to clinch playoff berth (New York Post) Islanders coach thrilled clincher came at ‘great vibe’ Coliseum (New York Post) Islanders beat Sabres to clinch first playoff berth since 2016 (Newsday) Islanders cap remarkable turnaround with playoff berth (Newsday) Mathew Barzal is becoming more effective for Islanders (Newsday) Photo gallery … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New York Coverage