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'A 5'11" center, Helenius, a native of Ylojarvi, Finland, and a product of Jukurit (on loan from Tappara - Liiga) played in 51 games tallying 14 goals, and 22 assists for 36 total points.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres select Konsta Helenius with 14th overall pick in 2024 NHL Draft

'"We feel strongly that after (pick) six or seven there's a wide range of where the names are going to go. We felt that it was a really good value for us to make that deal, says Buffalo Sabres General Manager Kevyn Adams. "We really like the group of players that we see ourselves potentially targeting at 14 and we pick up an extra asset which is good value."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres make their first move of the offseason, trade with San Jose Sharks

'"We're actively shopping around," were the exact words GMKA used when talking with reporters on Thursday afternoon. This came just an hour after Buffalo traded the 11th overall pick to San Jose for picks 14 and 42 overall.' … [Read more...] about ‘We need things done’: Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams taking different approach to 2024 NHL Draft

'Krebs is a player I still believe in. If he's someone who can be moved for a more established player, the Sabres should explore that possibility. But if he's back as the Sabres fourth-line center next year I'm fine with it. As for Jokiharju, well...' … [Read more...] about With these moves the Buffalo Sabres could end their playoff drought in 2025

'"With Jeff, in particular, at the end of the season, I thought there was true honesty back and forth between him and I," said Adams.' … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner’s future with the Buffalo Sabres up in the air as rumors swirl of potential buyout

'Ruff was fired last year in New Jersey after an uninspiring 30-27-4 start to the season. It was less than a year after leading the Devils to an impressive 112-point regular season (52-22-8) where they lost in the second round of the playoffs. Ruff didn't know if he wanted to coach again and was reluctant to accept the Sabres coaching job but quickly changed his tune after … [Read more...] about Lindy Ruff discusses what’s ahead for the Buffalo Sabres in first one-on-one TV interview as head coach

'Ruff was fired last year in New Jersey after an uninspiring 30-27-4 start to the season. It was less than a year after leading the Devils to an impressive 112-point regular season (52-22-8) where they lost in the second round of the playoffs. Ruff didn't know if he wanted to coach again and was reluctant to accept the Sabres coaching job but quickly changed his tune after … [Read more...] about Lindy Ruff discusses what’s ahead for the Buffalo Sabres in first one-on-one TV interview as head coach

'This is a smart move by the Sabres to keep a rising star within the organization and feels a bit like a succession plan. With Lindy Ruff on a two-year deal to be the Sabres head coach, Appert could be the next man up if things go poorly with Ruff or if he decides to retire.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres promote Seth Appert, will serve as assistant coach for Lindy Ruff

'History tells us Adams likely won't move the pick. Since taking over as GM in 2020 he hasn't traded away a first-round pick in any deal he's made. He's added first-round picks in deals for Jack Eichel, Sam Reinhart, and Rasmus Ristolainen, but has never used a first-round pick in a move to acquire a player.' … [Read more...] about Instant Reaction: Buffalo Sabres land 11th pick in NHL Draft; Why they should consider trading it

'"I want them to love playing here," Ruff said on Tuesday about what he wants from his players. "I want them to love playing for each other and I want them to love being a Buffalo Sabre for Sabre fans that I think are some of the greatest in the league."' … [Read more...] about ‘I want them to love being a Buffalo Sabre’: Lindy Ruff introduced as new Buffalo Sabres head coach

'The team made the playoffs eight times during Ruff's previous stint, including an appearance in the 1998-99 Stanley Cup Final and three trips to the Eastern Conference Final in 1997-98, 2005-06, and 2006-07.' … [Read more...] about Winningest coach in Buffalo Sabres history to return as team announces Lindy Ruff as new head coach

'"I spoke to a lot of people last week about what they'd think if Lindy became the head coach and from ages 20 and up people were excited," says Briana Aldridge. "They remember seeing him win here and that's something that's not happening a lot right now."' … [Read more...] about ‘It brings excitement’: 7 Sports reacts to Buffalo Sabres hiring Lindy Ruff as next head coach

'"I think a lot of guys could benefit from that and I think we're ready for that because we want to be pushed to the next level," says Sabres forward Dylan Cozens. "If we're not performing and we deserve to be benched, we should be."' … [Read more...] about “Maybe just a little kick in the butt,” players voice need for accountability in Buffalo Sabres locker room

'"I got to meet him for the first time this year," said Alex Tuch. "I didn't even think about that; Lindy is a great, smart coach. I have always been a huge fan of his."' … [Read more...] about Lindy Ruff returning to Buffalo idea gets approval from locker room

'The team has missed the playoffs for 13 straight seasons, the longest drought in the NHL and tied for the longest drought in North American professional sports.' … [Read more...] about ‘Here we go again’: Buffalo Sabres fire Head Coach Don Granato after four seasons with the team