WKBW

'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

'We'll get to that, but before we do I just want to make it clear that Don Granato was not the only problem with the Sabres this season. This is the right decision because the front office needed to do something, but Granato isn't the only reason why most of their players forgot how to score. He's not the reason why the team never replaced Jack Quinn after he suffered an injury … [Read more...] about Lindy Ruff? Michael Peca? It’s time for the Buffalo Sabres to try something new after Granato

'For the Sabres this year was a big step back. Last season they missed the playoffs by a point and made a strong push at the end of the season. It felt like the team was heading in the right direction and destined to end the drought this season. But from the day the puck dropped on the 2023-2024 season, the Sabres have continued to disappoint.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres eliminated from playoffs; league-worst drought extends to 13 seasons

'Right around the 10-minute mark a great sequence from Alex Tuch, JJ Peterka, and Tage Thompson led to TNT's 28th goal of the season. Which opened up the scoring, and gave Buffalo the early 1-0 lead.' … [Read more...] about “Quinn-tessential” win over Philadelphia Flyers makes Buffalo Sabres chances at playoffs more realistic

'In his role as COO, Guelli will oversee the business operations of the Bills and Sabres. He takes over for Josh Dziurlikowski who was serving as the interim COO of the Bills and Rob Minter who was serving as the interim COO of the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Pete Guelli hired as Chief Operating Officer of the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres

'Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped all 21 shots against him tonight. Earning his 5th shutout of the season which is now tied for second most in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres blank New York Islanders 4-0, Luukkonen records 5th shutout of season

'Don't let the standings fool you, on Tuesday night the Buffalo Sabres looked like a much better team than the Detroit Red Wings.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres rout Red Wings 7-3 as they inch closer to a playoff spot

'The blue and gold will open the season with two games against the New Jersey Devils in Prague, Czechia at the O2 Arena on October 4 and October 5. Tickets will go on sale March 21 at 10 a.m.' … [Read more...] about Want to watch the Buffalo Sabres play in Munich or Prague? Here’s what you need to know

'The Sabres said the seventh-round pick will become a fifth-round pick if the Panthers win the Stanley Cup.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres trade Kyle Okposo to Florida Panthers for Calle Sjalin and conditional draft pick

'Johnson signed a one-year deal with the Sabres in July. He played in 50 games this season and scored three goals while averaging 13:48 in ice time.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres trade defenseman Erik Johnson to Philadelphia Flyers

'In exchange for Mittelstadt, the Sabres are receiving a young defenseman from Colorado who is averaging almost 20 minutes of ice time each game.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres trade Casey Mittelstadt to Colorado Avalanche for 2019 4th overall draft pick Bowen Byram