Bill Hoppe

Buffalo

Reporter at Buffalo News

Contributor at WBFO-FM (Buffalo, NY)

Covering the Buffalo Sabres for the Times Herald. Email me at [email protected].

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Articles

Peterka trade leaves a big hole in Sabres' lineup

1 day ago | niagara-gazette.com | Bill Hoppe

In trading winger JJ Peterka to the Utah Mammoth, the Buffalo Sabres created a big, possibly temporary, hole in their lineup. Michael Kesserling, the top asset the Sabres received in exchange for Peterka, fills their need for a right-shot defenseman. Winger Josh Doan, the other player acquired early Thursday morning, will likely be utilized on the third or fourth line. kAm$F556?=J[ E96 $23C6D ?665 2 E@A\D:I 7@CH2C5 E@ C6A=246 !6E6C<2[ H9@ D4@C65 af 8@2=D 2?5 2 42C66C\9:89 eg A@:?ED :?
Sabres eye Kesselring as ideal partner for Dahlin, Power

1 day ago | niagara-gazette.com | Bill Hoppe

When defenseman Michael Kesselring recently played alongside Sabres winger Tage Thompson with Team USA at the World Championship, he joked KeyBank Center in Buffalo was his favorite NHL arena. On Nov. 12, 2023 in Buffalo, Kesselring scored his first NHL goal for the Arizona Coyotes against, of all goalies, Devon Levi, his former college teammate at Northeastern. kAm“$@ x 42? 8:G6 9:> 2 =:EE=6 >@C6 4C2A 23@FE :E 2 =:EE=6 3:E >@C6 @7E6?
Michael Kesselring, Josh Doan thrilled for chance with Sabres trade offers

1 day ago | buffalohockeybeat.com | Bill Hoppe

When defenseman Michael Kesselring recently played alongside Sabres winger Tage Thompson with Team USA at the World Championship, he joked KeyBank Center in Buffalo was his favorite NHL arena. On Nov. 12, 2023 in Buffalo, Kesselring scored his first NHL goal for the Arizona Coyotes against, of all goalies, Devon Levi, his former college teammate at Northeastern.
Episode 79: Craziness with Kevyn

1 day ago | share.fireside.fm | Bill Hoppe |Nick Sabato

June 26th, 2025 • 46 mins 22 secs • Download (63.7 MB) • Link with Timestamp Kevyn Adams had another gaffe in a press conference and the early return for JJ Peterka's trade was underwhelming. Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato discuss where the Buffalo Sabres general manager goes with the draft and free agency approaching.
Sabres trade JJ Peterka to Mammoth in exchange for two players

2 days ago | buffalohockeybeat.com | Bill Hoppe

The Buffalo Sabres early this morning traded winger JJ Peterka to the Utah Mammoth in exchange for right-shot defenseman Michael Kesselring and forward Josh Doan. Peterka, a pending restricted free agent, signed a five-year, $38.5 million contract extension with Utah as part of the deal, according to reports. It felt like only a matter of when, not if, the Sabres dealt Peterka, whose name kept materializing in trade rumors.
Ruff has authority to change Sabres coaching staff, but no changes are imminent

2 days ago | niagara-gazette.com | Bill Hoppe

ORCHARD PARK – Kevyn Adams said he has given Lindy Ruff the green light to change his staff. The general manager even noted the coach has spoken to people about joining the Buffalo Sabres. But right now, it appears Ruff, 65, will bring back the assistant coaches he worked with last season, when the Sabres mustered 79 points and finished 14th in the Eastern Conference. kAm|@DE E62>D[ @7 4@FCD6[ =:<6=J H@F=5?’E CF? 324< E96 D2>6 DE277 7@==@H:?8 2? F?56CH96=>:?8 D62D@?
While changes are possible, it appears Sabres will keep assistant coaches

2 days ago | buffalohockeybeat.com | Bill Hoppe

ORCHARD PARK – Kevyn Adams said he has given Lindy Ruff the green light to change his staff. The general manager even noted the coach has spoken to people about joining the Buffalo Sabres. But right now, it appears Ruff, 65, will bring back the assistant coaches he worked with last season, when the Sabres mustered 79 points and finished 14th in the Eastern Conference.
Mogilny finally gets the call for the Hockey Hall of Fame

3 days ago | niagara-gazette.com | Bill Hoppe

Mogilny finally gets the call for the Hockey Hall of Fame
Following long wait, trailblazing Sabres legend Alexander Mogilny elected to Hall of Fame

3 days ago | buffalohockeybeat.com | Bill Hoppe

Alexander Mogilny, a trailblazer who defected from the Soviet Union in 1989 to join the Buffalo Sabres and later developed into one of the most electrifying talents in NHL history, has been elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in his 17th year of eligibility. Mogilny, 56, is one of eight members of the class of 2025 the Hall of Fame announced Tuesday. They will be inducted Nov. 10 in Toronto.
Sabres GM Kevyn Adams won’t say if JJ Peterka requested trade

3 days ago | buffalohockeybeat.com | Bill Hoppe

ORCHARD PARK – General manager Kevyn Adams believes he and coach Lindy Ruff each had productive exit meetings with winger JJ Peterka in April following the Buffalo Sabres’ disappointing 79-point season. Adams said Peterka, 23, analyzed his game during “positive, productive and honest conversations” about himself and the team and said he must improve defensively and do more to help the Sabres.