'Luukkonen enjoyed a terrific season, compiling a sparkling 38-11-2 record with a 2.50 goals-against average, a .920 save percentage and six shutouts in 53 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen named OHL’s MVP
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Sabres sign Finnish standout Arttu Ruotsalainen to entry-level contract
'The Sabres’ other recent European signings haven’t made a huge impact.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Finnish standout Arttu Ruotsalainen to entry-level contract
Report: Sabres interview former NHL coach Dave Tippett
'Sheldon Keefe, whose Toronto Marlies just swept the Rochester Americans, in the first round of the playoffs, impressed the Sabres, according to Friedman. Keefe, 38, has never coached in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres interview former NHL coach Dave Tippett
Sabres’ Brandon Montour to represent Canada at World Championship
'In another disappointing season, Montour was one of the Sabres’ few bright spots following his Feb. 24 arrival in a trade with the Anaheim Ducks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Brandon Montour to represent Canada at World Championship
Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin named finalist for Calder Trophy
'St. Louis Blues goalie Jordan Binnington and Vancouver Canucks center Elias Pettersson were also named with Dahlin.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin named finalist for Calder Trophy
Sabres prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen named OHL’s top goalie
'The Finn, 20, quickly morphed into a star in his first North American season, compiling a sparkling 38-11-2 record with a 2.50 goals-against average, a .920 save percentage and six shutouts in 53 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen named OHL’s top goalie
Report: Jacques Martin a leading candidate to coach Sabres
'Martin has strong ties to Sabres general manager Jason Botterill, having served as an assistant with the Pittsburgh Penguins since 2013. They won Stanley Cups together in 2016 and 2017 when Botterill was an assistant GM in Pittsburgh.' … [Read more...] about Report: Jacques Martin a leading candidate to coach Sabres
Sabres’ Zach Bogosian undergoes hip surgery, out five to six months
'Bogosian, 28, rebounded and played 65 games this season, his highest total since 2010-11. Still, a lower-body injury, almost certainly his hip, forced him to miss the last eight contests.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zach Bogosian undergoes hip surgery, out five to six months
Sabres goalie prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen learning pro game
'“(I’ve learned) how everything is that much better and how everything is just more professional,” Luukkonen said Saturday inside Bill Gray’s Regional Iceplex in Brighton. “I need to come here and watch how the older guys are doing their practices and how they prepare for the games."' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen learning pro game
Sabres captain Jack Eichel to represent Team USA at World Championship
'Sabres general manager Jason Botterill is running Team Canada’s World Championship squad with Ron Francis and Ron Hextall.' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Jack Eichel to represent Team USA at World Championship
Offering another chance to ex-head coach could benefit Sabres
'Mike Sullivan became an NHL head coach in 2003 at 37, just two years after his playing career ended. Following two seasons in Boston – the Bruins earned 104 points in Sullivan’s first season – he bounced around as an assistant for seven years.' … [Read more...] about Offering another chance to ex-head coach could benefit Sabres
Sabres sign Jacob Bryson to entry-level contract
'The Sabres drafted Bryson in the fourth round, 99th overall, in 2017.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Jacob Bryson to entry-level contract
Report: Todd McLellan won’t be Sabres’ next coach
'The Los Angeles Kings could be close to hiring McLellan, according to McKenzie.' … [Read more...] about Report: Todd McLellan won’t be Sabres’ next coach
Devils thrilled to win NHL Draft Lottery; Sabres to pick seventh
'The Buffalo Sabres, who had the fifth-highest odds for the top selection, 8.5 percent, will pick seventh. The Sabres, of course, won last year’s lottery and drafted defenseman Rasmus Dahlin first overall.' … [Read more...] about Devils thrilled to win NHL Draft Lottery; Sabres to pick seventh
Sabres’ inability to find coaching stability has contributed to demise
'“Three coaches in this amount of years, you’ve got to really take a long, hard look (at yourself),” Bogosian said Monday, a day after the Sabres fired Phil Housley following an awful second half.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ inability to find coaching stability has contributed to demise