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'Levi didn’t pout about the decision, rather he made the Amerks his team and led them from almost being out of the playoffs to a tie for first place in the North Division.' … [Read more...] about Devon Levi had many experiences in 54 professional games this season

'The Buffalo Sabres stayed at No. 11 while the San Jose Sharks get the first overall pick and the Chicago Blackhawks get the second. Last year the Hawks won the lottery and drafted Connor Bedard. San Jose drafted fourth and took Will Smith who just finished his freshman season at Boston College scoring 25 goals and 46 assists for 71 points in just 41 games.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres remain 11th overall after the NHL Draft Lottery

'"We're in a different phase right now. We need to look at every possible scenario to help our team get better," said Adams with Jeremy White and Joe DiBiase. "When I talk about winning now, that absolutely comes into play. We're certainly not going to do something that doesn't make sense, but we will definitely talk about, that type of move, and does that make sense. Maybe it … [Read more...] about Adams focused on next phase of Sabres’ success

'“There were just so many unforced mistakes by us and I don’t even think we’d be here if we didn’t have ‘Upie’. It was just so many mistakes in puck management and in this time of the year it’s so hard to score goals and when we’re giving up one or two in the first and then we play our game and if we don’t score two goals, we’re losing because of those three minutes we took off … [Read more...] about Connor Clifton not surprised he’s watching playoffs this spring after seeing how 2023-24 season unfolded

'"I think that's probably the area I've most grown, how hard you can push and how hard you can go," said Ruff on Tuesday during an appearance on the "Jeremy and Joe Show" on WGR. "I think the players, myself, Kevyn, we really have to stay connected in the direction we're trying to go, in the direction we're trying to get each individual too. Understanding that each player will … [Read more...] about Ruff: ‘You’ve got to get comfortable being uncomfortable’

'Ostlund seems to be learning fast in just four AHL games played. "It’s a good confidence. I’ve been playing better and better," said Ostlund earlier this week.' … [Read more...] about Noah Ostlund thrown right into Calder Cup Playoffs with Amerks

'I've seen the Sabres and the Buffalo Bills take the easy way out over the years when it came to hiring a head coach or a general manager. The organization would choose someone they knew and were comfortable with, rather than go find the best person for the job.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres hoping history repeats itself

'General manager Kevyn Adams says he spoke with many different candidates in the six days leading up to Ruff’s hiring, clarifying it was 10 or more potential candidates to be the next head coach of the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Lindy Ruff settled in Tuesday as new head coach of Sabres

'"I'm really excited. I'm still around town, so I was able to come in and see the press conference in person. It's exciting," said Tuch on Tuesday after the team introduced Ruff as head coach again at KeyBank Center downtown. "I think growing up being a Sabres fan and watching Lindy behind the bench all those years, it's very nostalgic. Just super excited for the opportunity to … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch excited to get to work under Lindy Ruff’s tutelage

'During the 2022-23 season, Ruff got the Devils to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and was named runner-up for the Jack Adams Award as the NHL's Coach of the Year. This season, however, the group in New Jersey underachieved, because they had no goaltending, and Ruff was fired on March 4.' … [Read more...] about Sabres welcome Lindy Ruff back as next head coach

'“I think I’ve watched Lindy coach as many games as I’ve played, so he was my favorite coach growing up and that was the team that I watched and sat on the couch and watched with my dad and to see what he was able to do with those teams was really cool."' … [Read more...] about Tuch thinks two veteran coaches out there would be great to play for

'"I think consistency is the other thing. I think, at times, you could see we were a great team and at other times, we were too casual. That’s something that’s got to be instilled in us, and that goes back to accountability, because it’s us in here holding each other accountable," Thompson explained. "If there’s someone not playing the way they need to, it needs to come from up … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson feels players need to suffer consequences for poor play

'The 20-year-old played a total of 38 games in the Swedish Hockey League this season with the Växjö Lakers HC, scoring 12 goals and adding 11 assists for 23 points. He added a goal and an assist in seven playoff games, but his team was eliminated from the playoffs last week.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign 2022 first-round pick Noah Ostlund to Amerks

'The annual honor is awarded to the player that "best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made noteworthy humanitarian contributions to his community." The winner will be chosen by a committee of senior NHL executives led by commissioner Gary Bettman and deputy commissioner Bill Daly.' … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch named Sabres’ nominee for King Clancy Trophy

'Sabres owner Terry Pegula was in town at the time the Buffalo Bills traded Stefon Diggs nearly two weeks ago, and attended two Sabres games during that time. I’m sure there were some discussions on the direction of this team while he was here, and I can’t imagine he was happy with what he saw this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fire head coach Don Granato