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'"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

'"It's unfortunate that had to happen because Phil's not the one playing the games. I've said this to you guys before, it's on us as players to be better on the ice every night. It hasn't been good enough.The prouduct on the ice hasn't been good enough. It falls on nobody but ourselves."' … [Read more...] about Eichel on Housley’s firing: “It’s on us in the room. We’re the product on the ice”

'McLellan was fired from his post in Edmonton following a 9-10-1 start to this season. He had been the coach of the Oilers since 2015. Prior to his stint in Edmonton, the 51-year-old was the bench boss in San Jose for seven seasons.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres closing in on Todd McLellan as next head coach

'"I've known that song for a long time, but I heard it on the radio and I was listening to it and I was like, 'wow, this sounds exactly like the relationship I have with the Sabres.'"' … [Read more...] about Singer parodies “Keep On Loving You” with song about Sabres

'The firing also comes roughly two weeks after public backing from team owners Terry and Kim Pegula while they two were at the NFL owners meetings in Arizona.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Part Ways With Phil Housley

'Botterill on inability of veteran players to help team: “Coaches need to take some blame, players need to take blame, owners need to take blame.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Jason Botterill discusses firing of Head Coach Phil Housley

'Here a few candidates that could find their way to the Blue & Gold.' … [Read more...] about Four Coaches To Replace Phil Housley

'Jack Eichel, Sam Reinhart and Jeff Skinner each had career years and Rasmus Dahlin provided plenty of excitement on the blueline in his rookie season. But, the season will be remembered and talked about long after the final buzzer on April 6 for one reason and one reason only: Their epic collapse.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Season Review: The Highs and Lows of Another Year Without the Playoffs

'Players will meet with the media on Monday, as will Phil Housley and Jason Botterill as the season officially comes to a close.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win season finale, back-to-back games for first time since December

'"We’re just going day-to-day business right now. I’m just focusing on my job and what we have to do tonight to get ready to play Detroit," Housley said when asked if he talked with Botterill on his job status.' … [Read more...] about Housley on if he expects to be coach next season: “Yes I do”