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'While Cozens’ three-point night Thursday in KeyBank Center wasn’t enough to help the Sabres overcome the defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche’s power play in a 6-4 loss, he showed again that he’s become a consistent difference-maker for Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Dylan Cozens’ breakout continues with 3-point night in Sabres’ loss

'The Sabres entered the game fifth in the NHL in goals (3.70 per game), but 28th in goals against (3.61). They were the only team in the league to have six players with at least eight goals, and they already have four in double figures. It's notable that Colorado has no player with more than eight goals.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres are no longer boring but it’s tough to win giving up all these goals

'The Buffalo Sabres blew another lead in the third period Wednesday night in Little Caesars Arena. This time, they allowed three consecutive goals in a span of 5:40.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres blow another lead, pull out win on Jack Quinn’s shootout goal

'Dahlin’s eight goals through 21 games also had him on pace to become the first NHL defenseman to score 30 or more goals in a season since Mike Green totaled 31 with the Washington Capitals in 2008-09. Housley is the only other Sabres defenseman to accomplish that feat when he scored 31 in 1983-84.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Rasmus Dahlin on pace to shatter Phil Housley’s record

'"I think it's a good opportunity for us to keep things going," center Tage Thompson, who scored his 14th goal of the season in 22 games, said after practice Tuesday. "The result isn't what we wanted last game, but I thought we played a good game. They're obviously a really talented team and they're very opportunistic. I thought we honestly outplayed them for the majority of … [Read more...] about Schedule gives Sabres no time to brood after shocking loss to Lightning

'Through all this legitimate talk of development and learning and building and finding guys who want to be here, it's important not to lose sight of one key thing: They still keep score in these games. The Buffalo Sabres have played 22 of them this year. They've won only nine.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Hard lessons continue for Sabres in frustrating thrillers vs. Lightning

'The Sabres' defense, led by Dahlin, shut down the Lightning at 5-on-5 until late in regulation. They were a different team in the final several minutes of the third period, though. Rather than continuing to pressure Tampa Bay following Skinner's goal that made it 5-3, Buffalo's forwards and defensemen backed off.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres squander late two-goal lead, fall to Lightning in overtime

'Marek’s comment is more than speculation, though. Sources told The Buffalo News on Sunday that the Sabres are among several teams that have discussed Chychrun with Coyotes General Manager Bill Armstrong. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman wrote recently that the price tag for Chychrun is expected to include a pair of first-round draft choices, either prospects chosen in recent … [Read more...] about Sources: Sabres among teams interested in Coyotes defenseman Jakob Chychrun

'You want your team to learn its lessons quickly, so it will be fascinating to see what the Sabres can do with an arduous schedule staring at them. They’re playing both participants in the 2022 Stanley Cup final here this week, meeting Tampa Bay (12-7-1) on Monday night and defending champion Colorado (12-6-1) on Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: With both Cup finalists coming to town, Sabres are staring at another massive week

'However, Sheahan soon notified Adams that he wasn’t comfortable reporting to Rochester and wanted to pursue an opportunity elsewhere. The two met Friday over breakfast where Adams told Sheahan to take time to discuss the decision with family. In the end, Sheahan still wanted a change.' … [Read more...] about Sabres move to terminate Riley Sheahan’s contract for declining to join Amerks

'The Devils are proving Ruff isn't out of touch. As we saw in Buffalo, he could play a defensive-oriented team relying on goaltending (think 1998, 1999, 2001 and 2010) and he could have a team skate like the wind (think 2006 and 2007).' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Lindy Ruff now has the depth to get New Jersey playing a style we’ve seen before

'There weren’t any egregious defensive mistakes by Buffalo (9-12), unlike those that occurred during the Sabres' eight-game losing streak that ended Tuesday in Montreal. This loss was all about struggling to handle the pressure New Jersey (17-4) applies all over the ice.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres unable to mount comeback, fall to Lindy Ruff’s Devils

'Tuesday's 7-2 win in Montreal was followed by Wednesday's impressive 6-2 triumph over the St. Louis Blues, who hit town on a seven-game winning streak and left with the howling of a crowd of 17,302 in their ears. Buffalo returned to its black and red "goathead" jerseys and revived the kind of hockey that was so much a part of the late 90s and early 2000s during the 11-year … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres snap Blues’ streak with impressive victory

'Sure was. It's funny to look back now and think about how reviled the black and red look was when it debuted with the opening of then-Marine Midland Arena in 1996. Frankly, these unis were considered downright sacrilegious, an affront to all the Knox brothers stood for in bringing this franchise to life and running it in the dignified manner they did for more than two … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: To Sabres and their fans, return of goathead was about more than just a jersey

'Finally, after eight straight losses, the Sabres held a comfortable lead and didn’t need to press to try to create offense. The Canadiens’ sluggish start and poor defense allowed Buffalo to erupt for a three-goal lead.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Top line, stronger defense help Sabres snap losing streak