BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Sabres signed Josh Doan to a seven-year, $48.65 million contract extension in a deal announced Wednesday that secures the third-year forward as a key fixture of the team’s core group. The signing was the first completed by newly promoted general manager Jarmo Kekalainen and rewards a player enjoying a breakout season [...] … [Read more...] about Sabres sign forward Josh Doan to 7-year contract extension
Brandon Beane denies there was discord with Sean McDermott
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — They are McBeane no more. Departing head coach Sean McDermott and general manager Brandon Beane worked closely to develop a winning culture and championship aspirations in Buffalo, building upon a working relationship that began years earlier in Carolina. Team owner Terry Pegula's decision to fire the coach with the best [...] … [Read more...] about Brandon Beane denies there was discord with Sean McDermott
Sabre youths flourish as Buffalo closes out win in Nashville
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Konsta Helenius scored his first NHL goal and assisted on two goals by Noah Ostlund all in the first period for the Sabres in a 5-3 victory Tuesday night on the road in Nashville. Tage Thompson scored his 26th of the season to give Buffalo a 4-0 lead at 4:20 into [...] … [Read more...] about Sabre youths flourish as Buffalo closes out win in Nashville
Bills fans consider possibilities for Buffalo’s next head coach
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Reaction continues to pour in after the Buffalo Bills announced they fired Head Coach Sean McDermott. Now, members of Bills Mafia are turning their attention to who should lead the team next. The firing of McDermott sent shockwaves through Bills Mafia and those waves are still being felt. Fans expected more [...] … [Read more...] about Bills fans consider possibilities for Buffalo’s next head coach
Sabres continue 10-year skid in Carolina
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Sabres opened a week-long road trip by extending a decade-long losing streak in Carolina. Seth Jarvis scored the go-ahead goal on the power play at 2:10 into the third period for the Hurricanes in a 2-1 victory on Monday. Buffalo has lost 13 games in a row at Carolina since [...] … [Read more...] about Sabres continue 10-year skid in Carolina