Buffalo Sabres
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Report: Sabres to hire Lindy Ruff
The Buffalo Sabres appear to be close to making Lindy Ruff their head coach once again. Ruff had been the head coach of the Devils since the 2020-21 season, before being let go by the team midway through this season. He was previously the Sabres head coach from 1997-98 to 2012-13. Continue reading
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Sabres fire Don Granato
The Buffalo Sabres have fired head coach Don Granato. Granato was head coach of the Sabres for three seasons, with the team missing the playoffs in each season. Continue reading
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Colorado acquires Mittelstadt for Byram
The Colorado Avalanche have acquired Casey Mittelstadt in a trade from Buffalo in exchange for Bowen Byram. There have been reports that the Sabres were hesitant about what Mittelstadt’s next contract might look like. The trade coincides with the Avalanche sending out a center and getting a defenseman in the Walker/Johansen trade with Philadelphia. Continue reading
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Report: Dahlin Contract Expected to be Around $10.5M per Season
Rasmus Dahlin’s new contract with the Sabres is expected to be around $10.5 million per season, according to After the Whistle with Craig Rivet and Andrew Peters. Dahlin, 23, had 15 goals and 58 assists for the Sabres last season. He is under contract at a cap hit of $6 million for 2023-24, after which… Continue reading
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Report: Eichel Could Have Surgery Soon
Jack Eichel could have neck surgery soon, according to TSN’s Shawn Simpson. He doesn’t clarify if he would be going through the fusion surgery, which the Sabres prefer, or the disc replacement surgery, as is Eichel’s preference. Talks have quieted about any potential trade materializing. Continue reading
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Jack Eichel Changes Agents
Jack Eichel is now being represented by Pat Brisson, reports Elliotte Friedman. Eichel was previously represented by Peter Fish. A change in representation is normally a sign a player isn’t happy with the path they are going on. Peter Fish released a statement critical of the Sabres on behalf of Eichel in late July. One… Continue reading
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Owen Power to Return to Michigan for 2021-22
Owen Power will be returning to the University of Michigan to play his sophomore season instead of opening the season with the Sabres. Power was the first overall pick in last month’s draft. Depending on how the seasons line up, Power could potentially sign his entry level contract after the college season ends and play… Continue reading
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Report: Buffalo Asking for Smith, Krebs from Vegas
Ryan Kennedy of the Hockey News reports on the reported asking price Buffalo is asking from Vegas for Jack Eichel. The reported deal looks very reasonable compared to other proposed Eichel trades that have circulated. Frank Seravalli suggested earlier today that center Phillip Danault might be a fit for Vegas down the middle. We shall… Continue reading