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'“Those are conversations we need to have now. They’re never easy but Jason has definitely asked me to be a part of that process, which I enjoy.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres & Skinner to have contract discussions over next few days

'The main 50th anniversary logo will be featured on a jersey patch, although exactly where it will be placed isn't yet determined. It may also appear on player helmets.' … [Read more...] about Sabres unveil two logos for franchise’s 50th anniversary

'It was reported in 2016 that after the firing of Bylsma, Botterill had discussed the opening in Buffalo with Krueger, before ultmately tabbing the Hall of Fame Defenseman as head coach.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hire Ralph Krueger as head coach

'"I have to tell you first and foremost when it was clear I was stepping away from Southampton, I opened up my viewfinder and a lot of opportunities started coming. There was nothing that lit that fire as much as my conversations with Jason and I could feel the coaching magnet pulling me back."' … [Read more...] about Ralph Krueger: ” I could feel the coaching magnet pulling me back”

'"This is a really good mix. If you look at the young core with some experience now," Krueger said. "Above all, this is a group that is ready to become a contender and compete with anybody on any given night. And, I'm confident that we can become that type of team quite quickly."' … [Read more...] about Krueger: “This is a group that is ready to become a contender and compete with anybody”

'Most recently, he was the director of the English Premiere League team Southampton since 2014. Kruege worked as an aide to club owner Katharina Liebherr.' … [Read more...] about Report: Ralph Krueger to be named Sabres Head Coach

'The procedure has an estimated recovery time of five to six months.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Pilut undergoes shoulder surgery

'The 21-year-old is a native of Finland, and helped win the silver medal for his country's team in the 2015 IIHF World U18 Championship. The next year, Ruotsalainen also represented Finland at the 2016 IIHF World Junior Championship.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Arttu Ruotsalainen to 3-year deal

'His four game-winning goals this season are the most for a rookie blueliner in NHL history.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin named finalist for NHL Rookie of the Year

'"This isn't a newsflash because it's been speculated," Dreger said. "I'm told Jacques Martin is a top candidate in Buffalo. There's been speculation of Todd Richards although a couple of days ago I got the sense that he is of interest and he is a candidate but things werne't heating up there. Maybe that's changed in the last 24 hours. I don't know that but, yesterday I was … [Read more...] about Dreger: Jacques Martin “top candidate” for Sabres head coach

'Bogosian's estimated recovery time is five to six months.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zach Bogosian undergoes hip surgery

'There are some other ties to Buffalo on the team, Team USA's General Manager is former Sabre Chris Drury, and one of the goalies on the team, Cayden Primeau is the son of former NHL'er Keith Primeau and nephew of former Sabre Wayne Primeau.' … [Read more...] about Eichel to play for Team USA in IIHF World Championship

'According TSN's Bob McKenzie, McLellan is "no longer in consideration to be head coach."' … [Read more...] about Report: McLellan no longer in mix with Sabres

'The Blue and Gold were originally slotted to pick 5th overall and dropped two spots.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to select 7th overall in NHL Draft

'"It deserves a lot of thought. A lot of reflection on both parts and in order for that process to play itself out it’s going to take some time and it’s not going to happen in the first couple days.' … [Read more...] about Skinner mum on contract talks and re-signing with Sabres