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FILE - In this May 22, 2019 file photo, Terry Pegula, arrives to the NFL football owners meeting in Key Biscayne, Fla. Rather than fullfilling his promise of delivering Buffalo a championship, Pegula has instead overseen a team that's endured fitful starts and stops, gone through a revolving door of players and coaches, and is in the midst of a franchise-worst eight-year playoff drought, the NHL's longest active streak. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File )

Sabres owner Pegula tells AP: It’s time to start winning

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2018, file photo, Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Colin Miller (6) skates around Los Angeles Kings right wing Tyler Toffoli during the first period of a preseason NHL hockey game in Las Vegas. A person with direct knowledge of the move tells The Associated Press that the Buffalo Sabres have acquired Miller from the Golden Knights for a pair of draft picks. The Golden Knights acquired a second-round pick in the 2021 draft and a 2022 fifth-round selection. The person spoke Friday, June 28, on the condition of anonymity because the trade had not yet been announced. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

Golden Knights trade defenseman Colin Miller to Sabres

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

AP Source: Sabres retain rights to Girgensons, Larsson

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 10, 2019, file photo, Buffalo Sabres center Jeff Skinner (53) skates with the puck away from Chicago Blackhawks left wing Brandon Saad (20) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Buffalo, N.Y. The Sabres have re-signed leading scorer Skinner to an eight year, $72 million contract. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)

Sabres’ Skinner tells AP he welcomes higher expectations

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Sabres GM remains confident in Skinner re-signing with team

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 5, 2016, file photo ,Team Europe head coach Ralph Krueger, center, chats with assistant coaches Paul Maurice, left, and Brad Shaw during practice in preparation for the World Cup of Hockey tournament at the Videotron Centre in Quebec City. Coaches who have worked closely with Krueger over the years are glad he’s back as a part of their fraternity after five years as chairman of English Premier League soccer club Southampton FC. The Buffalo Sabres recently hired Krueger as their new coach. (Jacques Boissinot/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Fellow coaches expect Krueger to thrive, adjust with Sabres

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2016, file photo, Europe coach Ralph Krueger speaks during a news conference at the World Cup of Hockey in Toronto. A person familiar with the decision tells The Associated Press that the Buffalo Sabres have hired Krueger to become their next head coach. The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity Tuesday night, May 14, 2019, because the team has not announced the hiring. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

AP source: Sabres hire Ralph Krueger as coach

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres head coach Phil Housley, top, Sam Reinhart (23), Zemgus Girgensons (28) and Kyle Okposo (21) react during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, Saturday, March 30, 2019, in Uniondale, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Buffalo Sabres fire coach Phil Housley after 2 seasons

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard (35) stops a shot on goal by Buffalo Sabres center Casey Mittelstadt (37) with Detroit Red Wings defenseman Joe Hicketts (2) helping defend the goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Skinner scores 2, Sabres rout Detroit 7-1 in teams’ finale

By PAUL HARRIS - Associated Press

Nashville Predators forwards Craig Smith (15) and Mikael Granlund (64) celebrate a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres Tuesday, April 2, 2019, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Johansen lifts Predators to 3-2 win over slumping Sabres

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres goalie Linus Ullmark (35) is scored against by Columbus Blue Jackets forward Pierre-Luc Dubois (18) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 31, 2019, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Bobrovsky stops 38 shots, Blue Jackets top Sabres 4-0

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

New York Islanders' Jordan Eberle celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres Saturday, March 30, 2019, in Uniondale, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Islanders clinch playoff spot with 5-1 victory over Sabres

By ALLAN KREDA - Associated Press

Detroit Red Wings left wing Tyler Bertuzzi celebrates his overtime goal against the Buffalo Sabres in an NHL hockey game in Buffalo, N.Y., Thursday, March 28, 2019. Detroit won 5-4. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Bertuzzi’s OT winner leads Red Wings to 5-4 win over Sabres

By MARK LUDWICZAK - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres left wing Jeff Skinner (53) pushes against Ottawa Senators right wing Max Veronneau (14) during second period NHL hockey action in Ottawa, Ontario on Tuesday, March 26, 2019. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)

Andrerson gets 2nd shutout, Senators beat Sabres 4-0

Associated Press

New Jersey Devils center Blake Coleman (20) swings by the bench after scoring a goal on the Buffalo Sabres during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, March 25, 2019, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Schneider makes 45 saves in leading Devils over Sabres 3-1

By TOM CANAVAN - Associated Press

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price allows a goal during second period NHL hockey action against the Buffalo Sabres, in Montreal, Saturday, March 23, 2019. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

Brendan Gallagher scores twice, Canadiens beat Sabres 7-4

Associated Press

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Andreas Johnsson (18) celebrates a goal during the second period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Wednesday, March 20, 2019, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Tavares, Matthews lead Maple Leafs to 4-2 win over Sabres

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres forward Sam Reinhart (23) puts the puck past St. Louis Blues goalie Jake Allen (34) during the shootout of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 17, 2019, in Buffalo N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Reinhart’s shootout winner lifts Sabres over Blues 4-3

By MARK LUDWICZAK - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes' Justin Williams (14) is congratulated by Nino Niederreiter (21), of the Czech Republic, following Williams' goal against the Buffalo Sabres during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, March 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Svechnikov, Williams lead Hurricanes past Sabres 4-2

By JOEDY McCREARY - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres forward John Larsson (22) and Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin (81) fight during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Kessel, Crosby help surging Penguins blank Sabres 5-0

By MARK LUDWICZAK - Associated Press