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'I think what hurts Ristolainen’s consistency is he doesn’t have a high hockey IQ. There are too many times in a game he’s out of position or reacts the wrong way to a situation. He’s had six years in Buffalo to try to get it right and it hasn’t happened enough.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ristolainen doesn’t know if he’ll be part of the changes

'Rob Ray won the trophy in 1999. He is the only Sabre to win the award.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel nominated for the King Clancy Award

'Jason Botterill is looking for a good communicator and somebody with presence. I’m starting to wonder if the second part of that is even out there. Mike Yeo, Todd Richards, Kevin Dineen, Kirk Muller, Michel Therrien, really? None of those names excite me in the least to bring into Buffalo to turn this team around.' … [Read more...] about Good former NHL coaches just aren’t in great supply right now

'He is small, but he’s very quick. I also liked that he took on a 6’2 forward, stood him up and rode him to the corner, despite being quite a bit smaller.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres sign Jacob Bryson from Providence

'McLellan has been connected in reports with Buffalo and the Los Angeles Kings for their head coaching vacancies after the end of the season. However, Buffalo has seemingly backed off of the former San Jose Sharks and Edmonton Oilers coach. With Buffalo's search to continue, it seems they still have plenty of candidates to work through.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres out on Todd McLellan, will continue coaching search

'The timing of Krueger leaving Southampton makes me think that he's interested in a head coaching gig. His contract didn't expire with Southampton until June 30. Why depart now? It could very well be that Krueger made himself available now, because several teams in the NHL need a head coach.' … [Read more...] about Keep an eye on Ralph Krueger

'I think the Sabres have at least four holes to fill in the forward ranks and two on defense. I went through the roster the other day and, basically, did my version of keep him or move him. I ended up keeping eight forwards and five defensemen. Despite their uneven performances, I expect both Carter Hutton and Linus Ullmark to be back in goal next season.' … [Read more...] about It could be a busy summer for Jason Botterill

'McLellan is expected to be in Buffalo this weekend as his son, Tyson, is playing with the University of Denver Pioneers in the Frozen Four of the NCAA Tournament.' … [Read more...] about Report: McLellan meeting with Sabres on Wednesday

'Kris Knoblauch, 40-years old, Assistant Coach of the Philadelphia Flyers.' … [Read more...] about Let’s avoid the same old, same old coach search

'Vanek hadn’t been drafted yet and there was Buffalo sitting with the fifth overall pick in June. Columbus had the fourth pick and used it to take Nikolai Zherdev. Vanek thought for sure that’s where he was going, “Buffalo was definitely one of the teams I met, but I didn’t think I was going to end up there because Columbus at four and even the morning of the draft it was that … [Read more...] about Former Sabre Vanek remembers Buffalo’s first Frozen Four

'“Looking back I could probably name 15 or 20 Grade-A’s this year that I’d like to have back that probably makes me a 40-goal scorer and 100 points, so there’s some things I’ve noticed in my game that I think I can get better at. I think I took some strides this year.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel wants to be one of the best players in the NHL

'Buffalo dropped two positions and will be drafting seventh.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres will draft seventh in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft

'Skinner had to waive his no-movement clause in order for the Hurricanes to trade him to Buffalo. He did so knowing the Sabres were last overall last season. He still sees positives inside this team, “I came here and I knew where the organization finished last season and I was optimistic and positive about the direction the organization was headed and I don’t think that’s … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Skinner hasn’t decided on free agency

'TSN hockey insider Bob McKenzie and others are reporting that the Los Angeles Kings remain in the mix for the veteran head coach.' … [Read more...] about Report: Todd McLellan is a leading candidate to be the next Sabres head coach

'"McLellan tended to go with a top-heavy lineup. It was something he always seemed to struggle with, especially when he had to put together a competent third or fourth line. I thought what he did well, though, was avoiding scapegoating players... He seems to treat his players with a lot of success."' … [Read more...] about Willis: ‘I think Buffalo is a good fit’ for Todd McLellan