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'In the latest show of support for the Balkind family and the hockey community in Connecticut, Hayden asked Cole Burkhalter, the Sabres’ director of team operations, if it was possible to get Balkind’s last name and No. 5 on the back of a Buffalo jersey.' … [Read more...] about John Hayden and Tage Thompson rally Sabres in memory of Teddy Balkind

'"It was a nice finish to a really chaotic day," said coach Don Granato. "I thought Craig was amazing. How simple he makes the game look in the net. ... You can see why he’s been a great goaltender for a long time."' … [Read more...] about Observations: Craig Anderson delivers 27 saves to lift short-handed Sabres to win

'Power, a 19-year-old with a left-handed shot, towered over most of his opponents, yet his skating stride looked elite on the same sheet of ice as three teammates who also were drafted in the top five in July. Despite playing his off side, Power took away time and space in the defensive zone, showed an uncanny ability to dictate the pace of the game and always seemed to make … [Read more...] about Owen Power’s encore performance at Michigan has Sabres brass dreaming of what’s next

'But it leads to yet another crisis for the team as a whole. Do the Sabres have any goalies at all for this trip? The team is white-knuckling it and is hopeful it has solutions.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ goalie situation gets dicier as Michael Houser enters Covid-19 protocol

'“Tip your (hat) off to him, he came in a tough spot and has come in and done the job and done everything you’ve asked of him, the team asked from him,” said Sabres goalie Craig Anderson, a 19-year veteran of the NHL. “Kudos to him. Same thing, he wants to go out there and earn his ice and earn his spot. Why not him? That would be my message to him. Why not you? The door’s … [Read more...] about Michael Houser the latest goalie tasked with solving Sabres’ crisis in the crease

'"Dell takes an active step into Batherson, shifting his weight and delivering a hit to an unsuspecting player that causes a dangerous fall into the boards," the video announcing the suspension explained. "Finally, it is also important to note that Batherson does not have the puck and is therefore not eligible to be checked on this play in any manner.' … [Read more...] about Aaron Dell suspended 3 games, causing more issues in goal for Sabres

'I’ll get to an option on defense later in this piece, but at forward, call the Vegas Golden Knights to see if they’re moving Jonathan Marchessault or Evgeny Dadonov. Something has to give in Vegas with Jack Eichel returning. Another possible option is Kevin Fiala of the Minnesota Wild. He’s a pending restricted free agent, and the Wild are going to have trouble affording his … [Read more...] about Sabres mailbag: Predicting the plan to add around the young core

'Goaltender Aaron Dell could be facing a suspension after leveling Ottawa winger Drake Batherson with an ultra-dicey hit with 1:02 left in the first period. TSN's Darren Dreger tweeted during the first intermission that the NHL's Department of Player Safety would likely study the play for supplemental discipline on Dell.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Aaron Dell on hot seat for hit as Sabres are drubbed by Sens

'"I look at this as an opportunity on a development path of another stage and another learning-type experience," Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams said. "I look at it as a tremendous honor and a lot of positives."' … [Read more...] about Sabres get development bonus as Canada tabs Owen Power, Devon Levi for Olympics

'The Sabres' series against Carolina was a battle of attrition as injuries to Dmitri Kalinin, Teppo Numminen and Henrik Tallinder crushed the defense corps. The topper was the leg infection that felled Jay McKee the night before Game 7. And still, Buffalo had a 2-1 lead through 40 minutes before finally losing the series finale 4-2.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: It was set up for the Bills, just like the 2006 Sabres. And then it wasn’t

'"I've obviously thought about him quite a bit and I will connect with him as soon as I can here," Granato said. "Kevyn reached out to him and had a good conversation with him. ... We haven't seen him because he's been out. But I'm looking forward to connecting with him and certainly hope he's doing well, both with the family and his surgery. It is sad and disturbing."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Racist incident involving Malcolm Subban’s brother is ‘disturbing’

'This time, though, the Sabres (13-21-7) avoided the sort of third-period collapse that has plagued them this season. Tage Thompson had two power-play goals only 24 seconds apart in the first period and had an assist for his first career three-point game. Jeff Skinner scored his team-leading 15th and 16th goals of the season, the latter of which sealed the win in the third.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Peyton Krebs, rest of 2-goal club help Sabres snap home skid

'"It is weird," he said in a session before the Flyers absorbed their 6-3 drubbing. "Even last night, landing and going to the hotel. But obviously it's nice to be back, see some close people to me last night and very excited about this game this afternoon."' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Flyers are new for Rasmus Ristolainen but it has to feel the same

'The injury occurred when Quinn had an opportunity to seize a full-time role in the NHL. The Sabres were already without wingers Kyle Okposo, Zemgus Girgensons and Vinnie Hinostroza, providing Quinn a chance to have top-six minutes and a spot on the top power play.' … [Read more...] about Jack Quinn joins the Sabres’ long injury list as Craig Anderson returns to practice

'In some ways, the trade to Philadelphia has worked out for Ristolainen. Individually, underlying metrics show that Ristolainen has made a greater impact offensively at 5-on-5, and he’s been a workhorse for the Flyers, averaging 21:09 of ice time in 36 games. It’s possible, if not likely, Ristolainen will be traded again before the March 21 deadline, which would give the … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Rasmus Ristolainen returning to Buffalo for first time since trade