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'Sara Holland with News 4 Buffalo shared footage of the hit and ensuing scrum, where Dahlin appeared to attempt a hip check on Krebs. Both players then traded punches before teammates swiftly broke up the scrum.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres’ Dahlin And Krebs Throw Punches In Competitive Practice

'You never want to extrapolate how a team’s season will unfold based on two days’ worth of action, but if you’re a Sabres fan – or if you’re Buffalo management and ownership – you have to be concerned. New/old Sabres coach (and former Devils coach) Lindy Ruff can’t be happy with the effort he’s got from Buffalo’s players thus far. Forty-nine shots in two games is well below the … [Read more...] about Devils, Sabres At Opposite End Of Win/Loss Spectrum After NHL’s Global Series Games

'Still, it’s going to be a challenge for the Sabres, which finished sixth in the ultra-competitive Atlantic Division last season, seven points back of the final wild-card spot.' … [Read more...] about For The First Time In A Long Time, The Sabres Have A Coach With Playoff Experience – Will It Matter?

'A big-picture look at the list of NHL captains shows a fascinating evolution of the job and the international nature of the modern-day captaincy. And Dahlin joins the list as the NHL's first captain born in the 2000s.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin Increases The NHL’s Global Reach Of Captains

'Simply put, Kulich scores goals when they are most needed. He's as clutch as they come, but he's also aware that he has to be trusted, too - which is why he spent much of the past season improving his 200-foot game.' … [Read more...] about Jiri Kulich And The Buffalo Sabres’ Great Problem

'What’s clear about the Sabres’ off-season makeover is that GM Kevyn Adams wants more grit and determination out of his bottom-six group of forwards, and more experience overall. Adams brought in forwards Sam Lafferty, Nicolas Aube-Kubel and Ryan McLeod to fill out his third and fourth lines, and while they did take a small hit in terms of their overall talent – moving from … [Read more...] about It’s “Here We Go Again” Time for the Sabres Amidst 13-Year Playoff Drought

'That said, the newcomers are secondary parts, and it’s really Buffalo’s young talents that will determine if the Sabres shake off their 13-straight seasons without a playoff appearance. Ruff knows the market and its angst, and his experience will leave no excuses as to the Sabres being underwhelming once again. It’s playoffs-or-bust for this group, and Ruff has to steer them … [Read more...] about NHL’s Top Issues Facing the Buffalo Sabres: Ruff’s Return, Thompson’s Resurgence and Goaltending Tandem

'Some would tell you Pegula’s purchase of the franchise kept the Sabres from relocating, and there is some truth to that. However, when you’re closing in on a decade-and-a-half of failure, and the only thing you have to show for it is a participant badge, there’s clearly something deeply wrong with the organization.' … [Read more...] about NHL Hot Seat Radar: While Sabres Owner Pegula May Be at the End of His Losing Line, Young Star Dahlin’s Spot is Cemented

'The first name on the call-up list might be Jiri Kulich, who has shown off his goal-scoring touch at the AHL level for each of the last two seasons. The Czech forward has an absolute bomb for a shot, particularly his one-timer on the powerplay. He made his NHL debut last year but his one-game call-up didn’t really give him much opportunity to show off his scoring touch. An … [Read more...] about NHL Prospect Pool Overview 2024-25: Buffalo Sabres’ Pipeline Stays Strong Despite Trading Savoie

'Savoie was selected ninth overall by the Sabres in the 2022 NHL draft. In February, he ranked 38th on The Hockey News' top 100 prospects list in Future Watch 2024, based on votes by a scout or director of player personnel on each NHL team. The Oilers' highest-ranked player at the time was Xavier Bourgault in 97th place.' … [Read more...] about Edmonton Oilers Acquire Matt Savoie from Buffalo Sabres for Ryan McLeod, Tyler Tullio

'The buyout cost will last six seasons, with the Sabres saving $7,555,556 next season, $4,555,556 in 2025-26 and $2,555,556 in 2026-27, according to PuckPedia. After that, it will cost them $2,444,444 for each of the following three seasons, coming off the books in 2030.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres ‘Initiated the Process’ of Buying Out Jeff Skinner, GM Says

'This move would result in the Sabres being on the hook for $1.44 million in the first season, followed by cap hits of $4.44 million in 2025-26, $6.44 million in 2026-27 and $2.44 million in each of the following three seasons.' … [Read more...] about Three Potential Destinations for Jeff Skinner If Buffalo Sabres Buy Him Out

'While Adams may say otherwise, it’s hard to reconcile Ruff’s experience with Buffalo not being a factor in the hiring. At the very least, given that Buffalo fired Granato less than a week ago, it’s fair to wonder how wide of a net was cast in Adams’ search.' … [Read more...] about Did the Sabres Make the Right Move Bringing Back Lindy Ruff?

'Berube, Evason and Gerard Gallant are three names that make a lot of sense with their similar styles.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres Fire Coach Don Granato: Three Potential Replacements

'Two veterans who might make sense for the Sabres in net are current Los Angeles Kings goalie Cam Talbot and Bruins counterpart Linus Ullmark.' … [Read more...] about Why the Buffalo Sabres Should Pursue a Stop-Gap Goaltender