Terry Pegula

Buffalo Sabres coach Don Granato gives instructions during the third period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Saturday, May 8, 2021. The Penguins won 1-0. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Sabres' high expectations unravel with last-place finish

By John Wawrow May. 09, 2021 01:25 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 2, 2019, file photo, Edmonton Oilers fans celebrate a goal against the Vancouver Canucks during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Edmonton, Alberta. Many NHL issues are similar to those facing North America’s other major professional leagues, such as when fans will be allowed to attend games. Others are more distinct to hockey, such as the effect the drop of the Canadian dollar will have on a league with seven of its 31 teams based north of the border. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Puck woes: NHL's bottom line facing short-term blow

By John Wawrow Jun. 17, 2020 12:56 PM EDT

Hall of Fame game doubts ... Sabres going leaner ... UVA altering logo

Jun. 17, 2020 05:45 AM EDT
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — The Pro Football Hall of Fame is still evaluating its options and says no decisions have been made about the Aug. 6 game between the Dallas...

FILE - In this Dec. 23, 2018, file photo, Buffalo Sabres co-owner/president Kim Pegula stands on the field before an NFL football game between the Buffalo Bills and New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass. Pegula is staying on as Sabres president with a continued focus on making the small-market franchise economically sustainable, while in the face of criticism the team has been mismanaged under her leadership. The team's co-owner told The Associated Press in a recent interview she believes she remains the best-suited for the job to streamline the operation, while acknowledging the process has taken longer than expected. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

Sabres fire GM Botterill in series of cost-cutting moves

By John Wawrow Jun. 16, 2020 10:18 AM EDT