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'McKenzie adds the expectation is now that McLellan will take the Los Angeles Kings job, an opening the 51-year-old coach has been tied to for weeks.' … [Read more...] about Report: Todd McLellan no longer candidate for Sabres head coaching job

'"I think Jacob is a wonderful player, he's got it both offensively and defensively," Leaman said Wednesday. "He doesn't force the game. He doesn't try to do something that's not there."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Bryson becoming a dominant defender for Friars

'Despite having the fifth best odds at landing the No. 1 pick and a 26.1% chance a top-three pick the Sabres slid down two spots in the draft order.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres land No. 7 pick in 2019 NHL Draft

'The Bills came in at number one among football fans being most miserable. The sports network highlighted the fact Buffalo has missed the playoffs 18 of the last 19 years. And if you thought ESPN couldn't stick the knife any deeper, they bring up Tom Brady and the success of the New England Patriots over the years.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo is number one … when it comes to sports misery

'"It’s on us, it’s on us in the room," captain Jack Eichel said Monday. "I mean, we’re the product on the ice so it’s unfortunate that had to happen because Phil’s not the one playing the games. I’ve said this to you before, it’s on us as players to be better on the ice every night. It just hasn’t been good enough, the product on the ice hasn’t been good enough so it falls on … [Read more...] about Sabres’ sound off on coaching change, another year without playoffs

'As a head coach, McLellan has a 434-282-90 record along with seven trips to the Stanley Cup playoffs. In the postseason, McLellan has a 37-38 record.' … [Read more...] about Report: Todd McLellan front-runner to land Sabres head coaching job

'Housley becomes the third coach to be fired after two seasons [or less] with the Sabres since November of 2013, joining Ted Nolan [2013-2015] and Dan Bylsma [2015-2017].' … [Read more...] about Sabres: Phil Housley relieved of his duties

'"We had the same lapses defensively and with our structure," Botterill added. "At the end of the day, this a result driven business and we didn't get the results."' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Jason Botterill: We didn’t get the results

'His lack of experience doesn't rule out Taylor but it makes me wonder if the Sabres are ready to give him a huge promotion. If it was my decision, Taylor would be the guy if they can't land Quenneville.' … [Read more...] about Five potential coaching candidates for the Buffalo Sabres

'In a matter of 49 games, the Sabres went from first place to mathematically eliminated from playoff contention for the eighth straight year. Fans went from talking about playoff matchups to potential coaching changes and it seems like after another downward spiral the Sabres are virtually in the same place as they were at the end of last season.' … [Read more...] about What the 2018-2019 season taught us about the Buffalo Sabres

'The win also marked the team's first back-to-back win since mid-December.' … [Read more...] about Sabres top Red Wings 7-1 in season finale

'So, the two made a bet. If the Sabres finished the season with more points, Rob would shave his beard. If the Red Wings finished with more points, Matt would shave his head.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Red Wings matchup brings hair bet to a head for two 7 Eyewitness News employees

'In the third period, fans were as loud as they've been in months, as Pominville scored his 16th goal of the season, a fitting cherry on top for his potential last game as a Sabre. I'm not going to lie, it was a pretty cool moment for a pretty cool dude.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Pominville reflects on what could be his last game at KeyBank Center

'At the end of the day, Dahlin has had an exceptional start to his career. In a gloomy season full of disappointment Dahlin might be the lone bright spot. Let us use his turnover on Tuesday as a reminder that every once in a while he'll make a mistake and that's okay.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres drop eighth straight, fall to Predators 3-2

'Today may be April Fool's Day but this is no joke - tickets for the Sabres game Tuesday against the Nashville Predators can be purchased on secondary markets starting at $6.' … [Read more...] about No April fooling: Sabres tickets selling for less than a beer