'The surgery is the latest setback for the 28-year-old, hard-hitting defenseman, who has played 70 games just twice in his 11 NHL seasons. Bogosian was limited to 18 games in 2017-18 before season-ending hip surgery in January of that season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zach Bogosian out 5-6 months after hip surgery
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Sabres sign Providence defenseman Bryson to 3-year contract
'The signing announced Monday comes after Providence’s season ended with a 4-1 loss to eventual national champion Minnesota Duluth in the Frozen Four semifinals held in Buffalo on Thursday. Bryson was the Friars’ team captain and finished his junior season with four goals and a career-high 28 points in 42 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Providence defenseman Bryson to 3-year contract
Jeff Skinner won’t rush decision on re-signing with Sabres
'The question, as it was when Buffalo acquired Skinner in a trade with Carolina in August, is whether the two sides can reach an agreement on a new deal before the ninth-year player is eligible to become an unrestricted free agent in July.' … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner won’t rush decision on re-signing with Sabres
Buffalo Sabres fire coach Phil Housley after 2 seasons
'But Housley’s fate was essentially sealed during a 0-6-1 skid in early March during which Buffalo was shut out in three consecutive games.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres fire coach Phil Housley after 2 seasons
Skinner scores 2, Sabres rout Detroit 7-1 in teams’ finale
'“It’s sad,” said Sabres rookie defenseman Rasmus Dahlin, who had a goal and an assist. “It’s not what I expected.”' … [Read more...] about Skinner scores 2, Sabres rout Detroit 7-1 in teams’ finale
Emotional Pominville seals Sabres’ 5-2 win over Senators
'“I’ve really enjoyed every moment,” he said, with his voice cracking once again. “We obviously haven’t played the way we wanted. And finally to give the fans a win. They showed up. They were loud. They were good. It was a lot of fun.”' … [Read more...] about Emotional Pominville seals Sabres’ 5-2 win over Senators
Johansen lifts Predators to 3-2 win over slumping Sabres
'Frustration is setting in for the Sabres, who complained they were on the wrong end of two key rulings.' … [Read more...] about Johansen lifts Predators to 3-2 win over slumping Sabres
Bobrovsky stops 38 shots, Blue Jackets top Sabres 4-0
'Columbus, playing a night after a 5-2 win at Nashville, was being outshot 7-1 through the first 6:20, before closing the period by scoring three times on its next 12 shots.' … [Read more...] about Bobrovsky stops 38 shots, Blue Jackets top Sabres 4-0
Islanders clinch playoff spot with 5-1 victory over Sabres
'“This game was about battles. They are a bigger team. That’s why they are in the playoffs,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said. “We spent way too much time in the defensive zone and we didn’t execute very well. They won way more puck battles than we did.”' … [Read more...] about Islanders clinch playoff spot with 5-1 victory over Sabres
Bertuzzi’s OT winner leads Red Wings to 5-4 win over Sabres
'The Sabres have lost 12 of their last 13 games.' … [Read more...] about Bertuzzi’s OT winner leads Red Wings to 5-4 win over Sabres
Buffalo Sabres demote center Tage Thompson to minors
'Thompson is being sent down to AHL Rochester while in the midst of a 23-game goal drought. The 22-year-old has just seven goals and five assists for 12 points in 65 games this season.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres demote center Tage Thompson to minors
Andrerson gets 2nd shutout, Senators beat Sabres 4-0
'“We’re just giving up too much,” Kyle Okposo said. “We gave up two tap ins, a power-play goal and I can’t remember the first one. It’s a lack of respect for our net. I didn’t think we were ready to play (Tuesday) and that’s pretty inexcusable.I’m running out of things to say.”' … [Read more...] about Andrerson gets 2nd shutout, Senators beat Sabres 4-0
Sabres sign Boston College’s Fitzgerald to 2-year contract
'Fitzgerald was selected by Buffalo in the third round of the 2016 draft. The two-time Eagles captain was selected as Hockey East’s best defensive defenseman in 2017-18, and finished his college career with 17 goals and 82 points in 151 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Boston College’s Fitzgerald to 2-year contract
Schneider makes 45 saves in leading Devils over Sabres 3-1
'“I totally disagree with it, the call,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said. “He’s (Rodrigues) got his territory in front of the goaltender. We are telling our guys to go to the net. He does the right thing and the guy backs into him. They saw it differently, but I disagree with it.”' … [Read more...] about Schneider makes 45 saves in leading Devils over Sabres 3-1
Brendan Gallagher scores twice, Canadiens beat Sabres 7-4
'“It’s been a long year,” Eichel said. “These same issues seem to continue to haunt us. We have to be better these next few games. There’s still a lot of pride on the line. We represent our city, this organization. That should be enough right there. We should play for each other more.”' … [Read more...] about Brendan Gallagher scores twice, Canadiens beat Sabres 7-4