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'“Rick takes a very simple approach,” Pete says. “He takes the first page of the lineup sheet, and that’s really what he works off of. He watches the game and describes what he sees. I can’t think of a better way to approach life.' … [Read more...] about Erik Brady: Pete Weber comes home to do his job and to say goodbye to Rick Jeanneret

'We haven't had too many memorable moments downtown over the last decade, but RJ Night figures to be one of them. The Sabres will host a pregame ceremony in honor of their retiring legend and will unveil a banner in the KeyBank Center rafters that will stand forever as a testament to his amazing career.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: This is RJ’s night to go to the top shelf at KeyBank Center

'Buffalo’s 8-3-3 record in March is its best in years – the Sabres were 3-28-4 in March the previous three seasons and have been over .500 for the month only twice since 2012 – and extended its point streak to seven games. It’s the team’s longest such streak since it won 10 games in a row from Nov. 8-27, 2018. Five of the Sabres' last six games have gone to overtime, and they … [Read more...] about Observations: Even in defeat, Sabres show what has changed since 18-game skid

'"It's been a bit for sure. It's actually been even longer since I scored on a goalie," Tuch joked after Monday's game. "So obviously when it's not going your way, sometimes you're gripping your stick a little bit more. I was just trying to get it on net. There was an unbelievable play by (Casey Mittelstadt), just as nice of a pass if not better by 'Olli' (Olofsson). I don't … [Read more...] about Line change, tying goal help Sabres winger Alex Tuch relieve some of his pressure

'They had not pulled off the feat in more than 33 years.' … [Read more...] about Win in Chicago makes list as one of the top four comebacks in Sabres history

'The Sabres had nothing going and seemed ready to head to the airport for the charter flight home. But coach Don Granato made some tweaks to his forward lines and sent a surge of energy through his team.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres erase four-goal deficit and stun Hawks on Thompson goal

'"It's tough obviously. I've been in the situation before where you're sellers at the trade deadline and rebuilding for years to come maybe," McCabe, 27, said Monday in United Center prior to the Hawks' game against the Sabres. "I'm sitting here in the prime of my career, so it's a little bit frustrating in that sense, but I'm just trying to be a good leader and help along the … [Read more...] about It’s a mixed bag for former Sabres defenseman Jake McCabe with Blackhawks

'"No. None of them are for sale," Raccuia said on the front lawn of The Breakers hotel. "None of them are for sale, none will be. There's no plans at all for that."' … [Read more...] about Pegula Sports executive: Buffalo Sabres are not for sale

'Buffalo was outshot in the game, 31-17, and lost it when Tage Thompson's pass up the middle to Rasmus Dahlin was intercepted and Miller netted a wrist shot past Craig Anderson on the ensuing odd-man rush.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres battle back twice but fall to Rangers in OT

'“It’s crazy that I can have that impact on people,” Cozens recalled following a recent practice in Buffalo. “I don’t really see myself as someone who can have that affect. But I guess just going back to the Yukon, and being from the area, there's a lot of people that look up to me, and sometimes I don't really think about that too much. But to see that in real life, it's … [Read more...] about With support from afar, Dylan Cozens learning patience in Year 2 with Sabres

'"I kind of can get my way with it and just adjust on the fly," Krebs said Saturday in LECOM Harborcenter about moving from wing to center. "It's just pretty much the difference between being more in the middle of the ice to kind of more perimeter on wing. But at the end of the day, you're still coming back five tight."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Peyton Krebs gets the call to the middle in Don Granato’s line flip

'It was a back-and-forth affair that saw Jeff Skinner get goals 25 and 26 of the season for the Sabres and Victor Olofsson added No. 12 off a Casey Mittelstadt pass to give Buffalo a 3-2 lead at 12:55 of the second period. Ovechkin tied it with a laser to the top corner past Tokarski off a clean faceoff win by Evgeny Kuznetsov.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres’ winning streak ends as Alex Ovechkin nets shootout winner for Caps

'Among players who have taken at least 500 draws this season, Eakin entered Friday's game tied for 15th in the NHL in faceoff percentage at a team-high 55.9%.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Cody Eakin sparking OT wins as faceoff specialist

'Samuelsson has appeared in only 38 games since he took his first lap in warmups ahead of his debut with Buffalo in April, yet he’s often first over the boards at the start of a penalty kill and when Granato wants to try to shut down the opponent’s top line.' … [Read more...] about Mattias Samuelsson already a ‘very important part of success’ for Sabres

'This tournament is one of several reasons why Power chose to become the first No. 1 overall draft choice since Erik Johnson in 2006 to wait to sign an entry-level contract. Power, 19, wanted to experience a real college hockey season with fans, particularly at Michigan’s raucous Yost Ice Arena, and high-stakes tournaments. The Wolverines' tournament ended before it began last … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Owen Power, Devon Levi among prospects in action Friday