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At first glance, the notion of trading Jeff Skinner would likely be dismissed by many Sabres fans, and their reasoning is sound. When Skinner inked his contract before the 2019-20 season—an eight-year deal with an average annual value of $9 million—it came on the heels of a stellar performance, where he notched 40 goals and…
Bowen Byram was in the midst of recuperating from an illness when he received the news of his trade from the Colorado Avalanche to the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for Casey Mittelstadt on March 6. With the Sabres scheduled to play back-to-back games in Toronto, Byram swiftly packed his belongings to join his new team…
The Chicago Blackhawks possess ample salary cap space and a desire to bolster their roster with experienced players, while the Buffalo Sabres are in dire need of shedding a burdensome contract. Jeff Skinner’s contract has long been cited as a cautionary tale in player negotiations. Following his standout 2017-2018 season with Carolina, during which he…
The Buffalo Sabres recently announced the re-hiring of Lindy Ruff as their latest head coach, sparking discussions about his coaching approach during his reintroduction to the media and the city. Themes such as accountability, hard work, and consequences for subpar performance were highlighted. As Ruff addressed these topics, it prompted reflections on the current roster….
Lindy Ruff has made a comeback to Buffalo after more than a decade, stepping back into the role of coaching the Sabres. His departure from the team, where he was the most successful coach, occurred 11 years ago. During his time away, he coached for Dallas and New Jersey. The Sabres, enduring a playoff drought…
Last season, the Buffalo Sabres were on the cusp of playoffs, but this season, they experienced a decline, prompting the dismissal of coach Don Granato. Now, the team has a plethora of options to consider for his replacement. If Buffalo aims to bring in an experienced successor for Granato, numerous candidates are available. Granato marks…
Since the dismissal of former Sabres Head Coach Don Granato, speculation about Lindy Ruff returning to the team has been widespread. During the locker room cleanout on Wednesday, players expressed enthusiasm about the prospect of Ruff’s return. “I had the chance to meet him for the first time this year,” said Alex Tuch. “It didn’t…