Buffalo Hockey Beat https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Following special season, Sabres sign Lindy Ruff to contract extension Alex Tuch loves playing for Buffalo, but can the Sabres re-sign him to a long-term contract? Whistle costs Beck Malenstyn, Sabres go-ahead goal: ‘A chaotic sequence’ After special season, Sabres understand success isn’t guaranteed next year Sabres’ Jiri Kulich says he can play next season after having blood clot removed Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen looks sharp in Sabres debut Sabres’ depth offers options to change lineup; Tage Thompson back at wing Memorable Sabres season ends with OT loss to Canadiens in Game 7: ‘It hurts’ Sabres change up home routine before Game 7 versus Canadiens, stay in hotel After pulling Alex Lyon, Lindy Ruff gave Sabres goalie words of encouragement Goalie Chad Johnson to make first Sabres start Friday Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Zach Benson star as Sabres defeat Canadiens, even series: ‘Our belief never wavered’ Sabres’ Conor Timmins misses skate, available to play; Lindy Ruff’s memories of Jason Pominville’s OT goal special For Sabres, Game 7 against Canadiens will be special: ‘We’re the better team’ Sabres’ Konsta Helenius earns trust in playoff debut, generates offense: ‘Heck of a game’ Sabres coach Lindy Ruff says Canadiens are ‘going down’ to sell penalties Sabres change lineup, mix up lines for Game 6 against Canadiens Sabres need Tage Thompson, centers to produce as they face elimination; Owen Power has chance to play Game 5 Lindy Ruff wants to ease pressure on Sabres as they face elimination; Buffalo needs more from Alex Tuch, Sabres’ Owen Power feeling ‘pretty good’ after injury After trade, long stretch sitting out as scratch, Luke Schenn adds to Sabres’ playoff run: ‘Just steady Eddie’ Sabres blow leads in loss to Canadiens, on brink of elimination; Owen Power briefly leaves game injured In need of spark, Sabres turn to rookie Konsta Helenius versus Canadiens Sabres’ Torrey Mitchell enjoying best stretch in years Rasmus Dahlin, Sabres rally from early deficit to stun Canadiens, force Game 7: ‘Our captain steps up’ Plenty of changes: Sabres expected to start Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and insert veteran and rookie NHL Player Safety offers Bruins’ Charlie McAvoy in-person hearing after slash on Sabres’ Zach Benson As struggling Sabres look for answers, Lindy Ruff could change lineup Even after two ugly losses, Sabres still in good shape against Canadiens: ‘I’m really confident in the group’ After loss to Canadiens, Sabres regroup, change power play: ‘Shake it up’ Sabres expect Bell Centre atmosphere to be raucous; Buffalo could make one lineup change Sabres’ Jack Eichel refreshed for second half after short break Two years after trade, Sabres’ Bowen Byram earning place among NHL’s elite defensemen Sabres struggle as Canadiens tie series at 1; Tage Thompson has rough night Sabres notes: Buffalo changes lineup by inserting Sam Carrick; Beck Malenstyn keeps playing after cut Sabres implode after fast start in loss to Canadiens, fall behind in series: ‘Some adversity for us’ Sabres know they must develop consistency Sabres notes: Matt Hunwick to begin injury rehab assignment with Amerks Goalie Tom McCollum’s career back on track with Red Wings Could the Sabres change their lineup for Game 1 against the Canadiens? Sabres’ Sam Carrick expected to play in second round versus Canadiens; Konsta Helenius joins practice After career-best regular season, goalie Alex Lyon becomes Sabres’ backbone: ‘Nothing short of sensational’ Sabres could land strong defense prospect at NHL Draft In Canadiens, ‘resilient’ Sabres face stiff challenge in second round of playoffs After long wait, Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin having blast in playoffs: ‘A ton of fun’ Sabres pounce on Canadiens, win Game 1; Rasmus Dahlin OK after blocking shot With Jeff Skinner injured, Sabres revamp lines to generate offense With Sabres’ Tyson Kozak playing well, Sam Carrick has extra time to recover from injury Sabres notes: Buffalo looks stronger at home versus Canadiens; Alex Lyon able to adapt over years In midst of ‘crazy’ year and playoff run, Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin named Norris Trophy finalist: ‘It’s unreal’