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'In their first two meetings against the Penguins this season, the Sabres gave up 94 shots on goal – but managed a win and a tie. The Sabres were much better Wednesday as they outshot Pittsburgh, 33-26. The Penguins had just 19 shots at 5-on-5 and two of their goals came on the power play, including Kris Letang's tying tally with 4:56 left.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres battle adversity, make it three straight with shootout win over Pens

'Hinostroza is the kind of experienced depth player the Sabres will need going forward to fill their bottom-six slots up front. Granato raves about Hinostroza's practice habits and the speedy winger has been able to score, collecting 10 goals and 11 assists in 43 games. That's a pace for 19 goals and 40 points in a full 82-game season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres winger Vinnie Hinostroza says he is ‘super interested’ in new contract

'"My love for the game is undeniable but, selfishly, my family has to come first," Anderson said. "And I've put them on the back burner for several years now. So that's going to have to be a family decision where we have to sit down and really have a long conversation and figure out what makes the most sense ... "' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres want Craig Anderson back, but his return is no sure thing

'Buffalo has 19 games left on its season – and 15 will be played over the next 26 days through April 17.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Visit by Penguins opens brutal stretch of schedule

'“He reiterated that yeah, if there was an opportunity, possibly, maybe it would be great for him in a certain place,” Adams said. “And he also said, ‘I love it here and this has been an amazing organization to be a part of,’ and wanted to be here, which was a big deal to me.”' … [Read more...] about Takeaways: Sabres better in the crease, off the ice with Craig Anderson staying

'It's about time this franchise has one eye on the now. The Sabres aren't going to the playoffs this year, but March and April can serve as turning points for this organization. They can win some games, let Owen Power make his NHL debut and perhaps sign Devon Levi and get him on the ice as well here and in Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: For once, Sabres focused on winning games now. And in Rochester too

'And all of them showed again in Vancouver that the outlook is far brighter than it was at the deadline one year ago, when Adams was stockpiling as many draft picks as possible and the previous core was still intact.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Rasmus Dahlin’s overtime goal sends Sabres to win in Vancouver

'With Hagg off to a contender, the Sabres took the ice in Rogers Arena with seven pending unrestricted free agents, including four who have drawn varying levels of interest from contending teams around the NHL: Craig Anderson, Cody Eakin, Colin Miller and Mark Pysyk.' … [Read more...] about Sabres could be busy before the deadline after trading Robert Hagg to Florida

'Power is one of six Sabres prospects that will compete in the tournament, joining Michigan teammate Erik Portillo, Ryan Johnson and Aaron Huglen with the University of Minnesota, goalie prospect Devon Levi (Northeastern) and Jr. Sabres alumni Matteo Constantini (North Dakota). The NCAA Frozen Four begins April 7 at Boston’s TD Garden with the national championship scheduled … [Read more...] about Six Sabres prospects to compete in NCAA hockey tournament

'The way the Sabres won this game showed why coach Don Granato was visibly frustrated following the loss to the Oilers. He knows his club is capable of more. In March alone, Buffalo (21-33-8) has defeated Toronto twice, including outdoors at the Heritage Classic, as well as Vegas and Minnesota.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres take ugly loss ‘to heart,’ respond with character win in Calgary

'“We're excited about him, what he's gonna do for our franchise,” Adams said of Power. “So I do think about, OK, how do we make sure that we are setting him up for success? What does he need next to him in terms of a partner to put him on the absolute best path because as good as he is, he's young, and you just need that right type of person."' … [Read more...] about Evaluating Sabres’ internal, external options for supporting Owen Power

'A 6-1 drubbing at the hands of the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night in Rogers Place was the latest reminder that franchise-altering change takes time and patience.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres’ positive momentum stalled by blowout loss in Edmonton

'Anderson, the Sabres’ starting goalie, is a pending unrestricted free agent and his services will be coveted by playoff-contending teams leading up to the trade deadline Monday. At 40 years old, Anderson isn’t a long-term solution in net and it’s likely too soon for him to commit to playing a 20th season in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Craig Anderson would be ‘ecstatic’ to stay, but he knows a trade might occur

'Granato has helped younger players thrive, such as his move to take Tage Thompson from wing and put him at center. Veterans Jeff Skinner and Kyle Okposo, who were utterly lost under Krueger, have again become big contributors.' … [Read more...] about Don Granato on the anniversary of his promotion: ‘It’s been a wild 12 months’

'"Seeing what he did to Ras, it was a really dirty crosscheck and a dangerous cross-check by him," Cozens said. "So I decided to go out there and finish my check on him. And obviously a couple of guys didn't like that. But I'd do it again if I had to. Dahlin is ... one of the best defensemen in the league. And he's gonna be a great player for us. So that's a guy that anyone on … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens relishes statement he made at end of Sabres’ big win