Buffalo Sabres: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

NHL Rumours: Buffalo Sabres and Columbus Blue Jackets

It’s time for another batch of NHL rumorus. We’ve reached the end of the 2023-24 NHL regular season. However, the hard part now starts for some teams. A total of 16 teams missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs and have some decisions to make.

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Alex Tuch’s Brother Signs Entry-Level Deal

Luke Tuch, the brother of Buffalo Sabres forward Alex, signed his entry-level deal with the Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes announced Tuesday.

Don Granato News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / 23 hours ago

Sabres want more accountability from new coach: ‘A little too comfortable’

BUFFALO – Well, now we know. As expected, Sabres players praised Don Granato, their former coach, crediting him for boosting their careers and acknowledging they could’ve done more to help him.

Buffalo Sabres News / ClutchPoints / 22 hours ago

Sabres GM takes responsibility after Don Granato firing

The Buffalo Sabres fired head coach Don Granato after a disappointing 2023-2024 season, which saw them regress from the year before, in which they missed the playoffs by one point, and general manager Kevyn Adams got real about the disappointing year, saying that his team might have come into the year with too much arrogance.

Noah Ostlund News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / 16 hours ago

Sabres assign prospect Noah Ostlund to Rochester Amerks

BUFFALO – The Sabres on Wednesday assigned forward prospect Noah Ostlund, the 16th overall pick in 2022, to the Rochester Americans. Ostlund, 20, recently completed his first season in the Swedish Hockey League, scoring 12 goals and 23 points in 38 games for Vaxjo HC.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / 16 hours ago

Rochester Americans Looking to Further Playoff Success in 2024

The script is familiar. The Buffalo Sabres will miss the playoffs again, extending their NHL-record drought to 13 seasons. But all is not lost, and like last year, fans can take comfort in their top minor league affiliate.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / 22 hours ago

3 Candidates for the Buffalo Sabres’ Coaching Vacancy

After the Buffalo Sabres concluded their 2023-24 season with a win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday (April 15), general manager (GM) Kevyn Adams wasted no time in making a change behind the bench by relieving Don Granato of his head coaching duties on Tuesday (April 16).

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / 23 hours ago

The Buffalo Sabres have the building blocks for success – but they need the right leader

With Dan Granato’s firing on Tuesday, the Buffalo Sabres have now cycled through seven head coaches during the team’s league-leading 13-year playoff drought.

Buffalo Sabres News / Yardbarker / 43 minutes ago

Top potential replacements for Don Granato as Sabres head coach

Buffalo’s playoff drought now stands at 13 years.

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Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Now / April 16

Sabres Looking for NHL Experience in Next Coach

Buffalo Sabres General Manager Kevyn Adams held his end-of-season press conference Tuesday in the wake of the news of the firing of Don Granato as head coach of the team.

Don Granato News / Daily Faceoff / April 16

Was it the right call for the Buffalo Sabres to fire Don Granato?

We have our first head coach firing of the offseason, as the Buffalo Sabres announced the firing of Don Granato on Tuesday morning after another disappointing season that led to their 13th-straight year out of the playoffs.

Buffalo Sabres News / Field Level Media / April 16

Sabres fire coach Don Granato after another playoff miss

The Buffalo Sabres fired head coach Don Granato on Tuesday after another season ended without a trip to the Stanley Cup playoffs. The 13-year playoff drought, which began after the team's last playoff trip in 2011, is the longest in the NHL.

Don Granato News / Buffalo Hockey Now / April 16

Sabres Fire Don Granato

The Buffalo Sabres announced Tuesday that head coach Don Granato, assistant coach Jason Christie, and video coordinator Matt Smith have all been relieved of their duties.

Don Granato News / Daily Faceoff / April 16

Buffalo Sabres fire head coach Don Granato after missing playoffs for 13th straight season

The Buffalo Sabres announced on Tuesday morning that they have relieved head coach Don Granato of his duties. Buffalo also parted ways with assistant

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 15

Sabres end season on high note, top Lightning

Dylan Cozens scored twice as part of a three-point night, Jordan Greenway had a goal and an assist and the Buffalo Sabres capped a disappointing season with a 4-2 win over the host Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday night.

Buffalo Sabres News / ClutchPoints / April 15

2 reasons for hope after Sabres playoff elimination

The Buffalo Sabres have fallen short of sky-high expectations once again. They have been eliminated from the NHL Playoffs for the 13th straight season.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 14

Sabres set to close season vs. Lightning

Already eliminated from playoff contention, the Buffalo Sabres will wrap up their season on Monday night when they take on the host Tampa Bay Lightning.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / April 14

3 Positive Takes From Sabres’ 2023-24 Regular Season

With only one game left in the regular season for the Buffalo Sabres, there will be plenty of time to sit down and think about where it all went wrong.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL Rumors / April 5

NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres, and the Top 15 NHL Free Agents

Adam Proteau of The Hockey News: Buffalo Sabres goaltending hasn’t been consistent this season. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has emerged and Devon Levi is in their future plans.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 31

Young faces hold the key to Sabres’ future success

The Sabres face their final seven games of the season well outside of the playoff conversation. It’s been a disappointing year for one of the league’s hottest teams at the end of the 2022-23 campaign.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / March 29

NHL Friday bets: Backing a pair of studs in the lone game tonight

We have just one NHL game tonight and 15 tomorrow as this weird week of hockey scheduling continues. In the spirit of just one matchup, we'll opt for a touch of simplicity.

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Jack Quinn News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 27