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March 29, 2025

Miller feels Blues have 'good energy'

March 29, 2025/ Chris Nichols

“Unfortunately, in Buffalo the guys get in a position where it wears on you — your confidence is lower. When things start to go wrong, it’s almost a here-we-go-again type of thing.”

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March 29, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Ryan Miller, Buffalo Sabres, St. Louis Blues, Pat LaFontaine
March 28, 2025

Sabres will retire Hasek's No. 39

March 28, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"I believe one day Buffalo will win the Cup."

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March 28, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Buffalo Sabres, Dominik Hasek
March 27, 2025

Stars' Ruff utilized 'shooting coach' in prior gig

March 27, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"You’ve got to sell something, you’ve got to pump fake, you’ve got to get him to bite.”

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March 27, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Lindy Ruff, Buffalo Sabres, Dallas Stars
March 25, 2025

Sabres' Leino addresses buyout speculation

March 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"I can’t really do anything about it, so I’ll accept whatever it is."

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March 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Buffalo Sabres, Ville Leino
March 25, 2025

Corsi: Struggles are part of goaltending growth

March 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"Goaltending is a job that you have to develop mental strength and technical skill — and marry it with tactical skill."

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March 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Buffalo Sabres, Ryan Miller, Jim Corsi, Nathan Lieuwen, Matt Hackett
March 20, 2025

Kassian brushes aside Hodgson comparisons

March 20, 2025/ Chris Nichols

“We’re two different players trying to make a career out of hockey.”

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March 20, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Zack Kassian, Cody Hodgson, Buffalo Sabres, Vancouver Canucks, NHL trade deadline
March 20, 2025

Ennis: Sabres fans have been good

March 20, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"It’s been a tough process, but it’s a little bit like Edmonton had to go through.”

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March 20, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Buffalo Sabres, Edmonton Oilers, Drew Stafford, Tyler Ennis
March 20, 2025

Groundhog Day, Leino-style

March 20, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"Maybe he needs a little rest and will wake up."

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March 20, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Buffalo Sabres, Ville Leino, doghouse
March 18, 2025

Butler reflects on summer Saddledome flooding

March 18, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"I never thought we'd be ready but it was unbelievable the work those people put in to get back."

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March 18, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Calgary Flames, Buffalo Sabres, Chris Butler
March 17, 2025

Trade from Isles surprised Moulson

March 17, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"We were a pretty close group. To be taken away from that was tough."

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March 17, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
New York Islanders, Matt Moulson, NHL trade deadline, Buffalo Sabres, Minnesota Wild
March 16, 2025

Vanek on leaving Sabres, Isles' contract leak

March 16, 2025/ Chris Nichols

Montreal Canadiens winger Thomas Vanek didn't shy away from any questions posed about his time with the Buffalo Sabres and New York Islanders.

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March 16, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Thomas Vanek, Montreal Canadiens, New York Islanders, Buffalo Sabres, NHL trade deadline
March 09, 2025

LaFontaine remains cryptic on exit from Sabres

March 09, 2025/ Chris Nichols

Pat LaFontaine broke his silence Sunday, but if you're holding your breath for juicy details of his departure from the Buffalo Sabres you'll be sadly disappointed.

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March 09, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Buffalo Sabres, Pat LaFontaine
March 08, 2025

Klesla opts out of Sabres, NHL; eyes European career

March 08, 2025/ Chris Nichols

TSN's Darren Dreger relays that Rostislav Klesla will be resting his body for awhile, and then will be taking his talents to Europe.

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March 08, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Buffalo Sabres, Columbus Blue Jackets, Phoenix Coyotes, Rostislav Klesla
March 04, 2025

NHL trade deadline: Tuesday intel

March 04, 2025/ Chris Nichols
NHL trade deadline: Tuesday intel

There will be a constant flow of trade information Tuesday with the deadline so close. Don't get left behind.

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March 04, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
NHL trade deadline, Pittsburgh Penguins, Vancouver Canucks, Ryan Kesler, New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers, Minnesota Wild, Buffalo Sabres, Jaroslav Halak, Ales Hemsky, Marek Zidlicky, New Jersey Devils, Edmonton Oilers, Michael Cammalleri, Calgary Flames, Montreal Canadiens, Marc Bergevin, Detroit Red Wings, Brian Burke, Mike Weaver, Florida Panthers
March 04, 2025

Nolan keeps Sabres loose during turmoil

March 04, 2025/ Chris Nichols

Ted Nolan knows his players won't be able to ignore the distractions surrounding his Buffalo Sabres, but they can use it all as a positive.

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March 04, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Buffalo Sabres, Ted Nolan, Pat LaFontaine, Cody Hodgson, NHL trade deadline
March 03, 2025

NHL trade deadline: Monday intel

March 03, 2025/ Chris Nichols

Just a couple of days until the trade deadline. See the pertinent info as it comes out...

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March 03, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
NHL trade deadline, New York Rangers, New Jersey Devils, Pittsburgh Penguins, Detroit Red Wings, Anaheim Ducks, Ryan Callahan, Dustin Byfuglien, Christian Ehrhoff, Brandon Pirri, Chicago Blackhawks, Edmonton Oilers, Ales Hemsky, Florida Panthers, Dale Tallon, Philadelphia Flyers, Ryan Kesler, Minnesota Wild, Thomas Vanek, Andrew MacDonald, Dean Lombardi, Los Angeles Kings, Jason Spezza, Ottawa Senators, Michal Neuvirth, Washington Capitals, Patrik Stefan, Darryl Sutter, Ryan Miller, St. Louis Blues, Carolina Hurricanes, Jim Rutherford, Anton Khudobin, Calgary Flames, Brian Burke, Matt Moulson, Buffalo Sabres, Columbus Blue Jackets
March 02, 2025

NHL trade deadline: Weekend intel Part 2

March 02, 2025/ Chris Nichols

Teams are running out of time to bolster their rosters before Wednesday's trade deadline...

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March 02, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
NHL trade deadline, Martin St. Louis, Minnesota Wild, Buffalo Sabres, New Jersey Devils, Chris Phillips, Ottawa Senators, Montreal Canadiens, Andrei Markov, Martin Brodeur, Ryan Kesler, Ryan Miller, Brandon Saad, Davis Drewiske, Steve Ott, Sam Gagner, Edmonton Oilers
March 01, 2025

How Burke may avoid Sabres' drama with Flames' GM hire

March 01, 2025/ Chris Nichols

A Brian Burke quote from December might reveal why the Flames' president of hockey operations may be able to avoid what could have driven Pat LaFontaine away from the Sabres.

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March 01, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Buffalo Sabres, Pat LaFontaine, Calgary Flames, Brian Burke, NHL trade deadline
March 01, 2025

Reports: Unrest in Buffalo

March 01, 2025/ Chris Nichols

The Buffalo Sabres confirmed Pat LaFontaine's resignation. See how the story unfolded Saturday on social media.

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March 01, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Buffalo Sabres, Pat LaFontaine, Ted Nolan, NHL trade deadline
February 28, 2025

Armstrong on Blues, Sabres trade

February 28, 2025/ Chris Nichols

Doug Armstrong explains the big trade that went down Friday evening.

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February 28, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
St. Louis Blues, Buffalo Sabres, Ryan Miller, Jaroslav Halak, Chris Stewart, NHL trade deadline
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