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Buffalo Sabres 2023-24 Player Report Cards: Dylan Cozens

Like many Buffalo Sabres players, Dylan Cozens had plenty of hype surrounding him heading into the season. He finally broke out of his shell in 2022-23 and became a key contributor with 31 goals and 68 points — he looked like his new contract was going to be an absolute steal.

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Seth Appert happy to join Sabres, work with Lindy Ruff; Rochester roster could look different next season

In his 27-year career, Seth Appert coached at just four places prior to his promotion to the Buffalo Sabres as an assistant. Instead of jumping at the next opportunity, he always chose to stay and build a program.

Tyson Jost News / Buffalo Hockey Now / 2 hours ago

Sabres Grades: Tyson Jost

The 2023-2024 season Sabres Grades countdown continues with Tyson Jost at number 23. Jost only played 41 games for the Sabres, after a mid-season stint in AHL Rochester.

Buffalo Sabres News / Two in the Box / 1 hour ago

Trade Market Indicates the Sabres Will Need to Offer More Than the 11th Pick

Kevyn Adams hasn’t been shy about characterizing where he and the Sabres are in their build. He just recently appeared on Frank Seravalli’s show on Daily

Mattias Samuelsson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 3 hours ago

Sabres reportedly turning down trade interest in intriguing defenseman

The Sabres have heard from teams looking to trade for a member of their defensive core, but it doesn't sound like the team has any interest in making a move.

Owen Power News / Buffalo Hockey Now / 3 hours ago

How Seth Appert Can Help the Sabres Powerplay

The promotion of Seth Appert Monday from head coach of the Rochester Americans to an assistant on Lindy Ruff’s staff with the Buffalo Sabres has a major trickle-down effect in the organization.

Jacob Bryson News / Buffalo Hockey Now / 20 hours ago

Sabres Grades: 24. Jacob Bryson

Now that we’ve covered the prospects and departed players, the Sabres Grades top-24 countdown begins with Jacob Bryson. Bryson appeared in 36 for Buffalo, and 46 games total for the organization.

Jacob Bryson News / Buffalo Hockey Now / 14 hours ago

Sabres Grades: Jacob Bryson

Now that we’ve covered the prospects and departed players, the Sabres Grades top-24 countdown begins with Jacob Bryson. Bryson appeared in 36 for Buffalo, and 46 games total for the organization.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / 8 hours ago

Sabres promote Seth Appert to assistant coach

The Buffalo Sabres announced Monday that Seth Appert, the head coach of the AHL’s Rochester Americans, will join the Sabres as an assistant coach under new head coach Lindy Ruff.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Now / 21 hours ago

Sabres Promote Seth Appert to Assistant Coach

The Buffalo Sabres announced a pair of promotions within the organization Monday, including Rochester Americans head coach Seth Appert joining Lindy Ruff’s coaching staff with the Buffalo Sabres as an assistant.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 21 hours ago

Seth Appert promoted to Sabres assistant coach

This move will offer Appert the first NHL role of his career.

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Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / 21 hours ago

Sabres promote Rochester coach Seth Appert to assistant in Buffalo

The Buffalo Sabres on Monday completed their coaching staff by promoting Rochester Americans head coach Seth Appert to an assistant on Lindy Ruff’s staff.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / May 12

Sabres Should Target These 3 Bottom-Six Forwards This Offseason

The offseason is underway for the Buffalo Sabres and general manager (GM) Kevyn Adams needs to make impact moves around the draft (and beyond) to improve the roster and end this long playoff drought.

Brett Murray News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / May 10

Brett Murray developing in Rochester, sees future in Sabres organization

Winger Brett Murray grew up here as a player, developing from an unheralded Buffalo Sabres draft pick into one of the Americans’ top scorers and most versatile presences.

NHL News / Buffalo Hockey Now / May 10

Sabres Grades: Casey Mittelstadt, Kyle Okposo, and Erik Johnson

Two former Buffalo Sabres from this past season are still alive in the playoffs, with Casey Mittelstadt’s Colorado Avalanche and Kyle Okposo’s Florida Panthers coming off big first-round wins as we dig into the Sabres Grades for the trade casualties.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / May 10

Buffalo Sabres’ 2024 NHL Free Agent Targets

This is a critical offseason for the Buffalo Sabres. Though the focus has been on the draft in recent years – and this year’s draft is pivotal for different reasons – they should be looking to the 2024 NHL Free Agency class to potentially make a difference.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / May 9

NHL Rumours: Buffalo Sabres and Philadelphia Flyers

It’s time for another edition of NHL rumours. We’re well underway in round two, but we’ve got plenty to discuss when it comes to some eliminated clubs.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / May 9

NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres, and the Nashville Predators

Lance Lysowski of the Buffalo News: A source said that Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen’s agent, Markus Lehto, has met with the Buffalo Sabres and they’ve started contract negotiations.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 8

Panthers dominate Bruins to even series

After a slow start in the series and in the first period Wednesday night, the Florida Panthers got back to their team personality: Skilled, fast and physical.

Watch: Brad Marchand hurdle Panthers player on Charlie Coyle goal

Bruins HC rips Matthew Tkachuk following fight with David Pastrnak

Canucks erase three-goal deficit to stun Oilers in Game 1

Connor McDavid, Oilers facing most pressure among remaining teams

Five 2024 NHL Draft prospects to know not named Macklin Celebrini

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / May 8

The Sabres’ Problem With the 11th Pick in the 2024 NHL Draft

For teams on the outside of the NHL Playoffs, the focus has rightfully shifted to June’s NHL Draft. Most teams at the top of the draft likely have their lists ready to go and are excited to add a good young player.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Now / May 8

Sabres Grades: Prospects and Depth

The 2023-2024 NHL season was an underwhelming one in Buffalo. The Sabres underperformed as a team, resulting in a new coach and inevitable changes to the roster moving forward.

Lindy Ruff News / Yardbarker / April 23

It's days of future past for Sabres in hiring Lindy Ruff as coach

The Buffalo Sabres are having a back to the future moment in the hiring of Lindy Ruff as their coach.

Sabres bring back Lindy Ruff as head coach

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Lindy Ruff News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 22

Sabres hire next head coach

The Buffalo Sabres have hired Lindy Ruff to be their next head coach.

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Buffalo Sabres News / Yardbarker / April 16

Top potential replacements for Don Granato as Sabres head coach

Buffalo’s playoff drought now stands at 13 years.

Sabres fire head coach Don Granato

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

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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.