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'"We haven't talked to anybody," he said. "Put that in the Jack demanded his coach be fired category. It's a pure fabrication."' … [Read more...] about Pegula denies report Sabres interviewed Dean Lombardi for GM

'But, that response begs the question: If structure and discipline are why this franchise has struggled, why are the owners now having to hire a fourth head coach in six years? If there was discord between the head coach and the locker room, who is to blame for a lack of structure of discipline?' … [Read more...] about 3 takeaways from Sabres owner Terry Pegula’s press conference

'This is an incredibly important decision and one that shouldn't be rushed, but that being said, the NHL draft and expansion draft are only two months away and free agency begins a week later -- this is valuable time.' … [Read more...] about 6 things we learned from Sabres owner Terry Pegula on Friday (4/21/17)

'When he took over the club fans instantly fell for Murray. He was the complete opposite of longtime GM Darcy Regier, who fans often viewed as someone who was too conservative. Murray was anything but, making blockbuster trades to acquire forwards Ryan O'Reilly and Evander Kane. Maybe he won the trades, maybe he didn't, but no one can accuse Murray of being too conservative.' … [Read more...] about Writing was on the wall for Bylsma, but Tim Murray departure is surprising

'The 52-year old Ontario, Canada, native joined Chicago in 2006 and served as the team's director of player development.' … [Read more...] about Report: Blackhawks assistant GM front runner to land Sabres opening

'"I've got the best job in all of hockey. I'm not going anywhere," Quinn told Jonathan Sigal of the New England Hockey Journal. "I guess you never say never in life because who the heck know what can happen, but it would take something special."' … [Read more...] about Sabres could make play for Eichel’s former coach

'If there’s a tank, he’s driving it.' … [Read more...] about Do Pegulas know what they’re doing?

'"When Jack left Buffalo he left the meetings and thought he had a positive meeting with Coach Bylsma and Tim Murray," Fish said. "He's excited about the prospects of helping the team get to the playoffs next year."' … [Read more...] about Agent of Sabres’ Eichel strongly denies Bylsma report

'"It'd be the best money you ever spent in your life is to get that ultimate guy that can just come in and shut everybody up, shut the doors and sit down and this is the way it's going to be," Robitaille told 7 Eyewitness Sports.' … [Read more...] about Sabres alum sound off on state of the franchise

'Since taking over the Sabres in 2011 Pegula has employed four head coaches, including Lindy Ruff, Ron Rolston, Ted Nolan, and Bylsma. If you include the 2014 acquisition of the Buffalo Bills, Pegula's head coach count doubles to eight [McDermott, Lynn (interim), Ryan & Marrone].' … [Read more...] about Coaching carousel could be Bylsma’s saving grace with Sabres

'"As I say every day if I get asked that question, he's my coach today, I'm the general manager today," Murray told reporters. " There's going to be a review top to bottom. I have to meet with ownership next week in Florida. I'm sure I'll be reviewed, I'm sure I'm being reviewed right now."' … [Read more...] about 7 takeaways: GM Tim Murray’s end of season press conference

'The defense was the clear cut weakness going into the season, but the Sabres were also decimated with injuries, specifically on the blue line. This season the team started 12 (!) different defensemen, which is absolutely unheard of. Yes, it should've been better from the start and injuries shouldn't be an excuse, but disappointing seasons from Dmitry Kulikov and Zach Bogosian … [Read more...] about Top questions for Sabres GM Tim Murray

'"In the second year, to not do anything better, to not improve, we've gotta self-reflect," O'Reilly added. "It starts with myself but there are big changes that need to happen within each guy but we have to grow. You know on paper I think we're a lot better and we could've done a lot more."' … [Read more...] about Sabres sound off on disappointing season

'"I don't know the narrative, we have conversations with the players about the system," Bylsma said when asked about his rumored disconnect with some of the players. "We believe we're on the same page and have a good understanding in that system and how we play, so I feel like there's not a disconnect, they're a part of the conversation and a part of how we play and that's … [Read more...] about Bylsma “going forward” as the Sabres head coach

'Despite allowing three goals, Sabres goaltender Linus Ullmark was exceptional in his first start of the season. Lightning forward Jonathan Drouin could've realistically had three or four goals on Sunday evening, but instead Ullmark was there to turn him away.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Lightning bolt past Sabres 4-2