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'Thompson recorded the Sabres’ second hat trick in seven days – Skinner had a four-goal game last Sunday in Montreal – and goalie Dustin Tokarski delivered 31 saves in a battle of wills that ended in a 5-3 loss to the Colorado Avalanche.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Tage Thompson helps Sabres keep up with red-hot Avs in loss

'Simple. No degree in advanced analytics or decades in NHL management needed. Memo to Kevyn Adams: No reason to overthink this one. Just do it.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: The Sabres’ goaltending situation now calls for UPL to return

'The results were strikingly similar: Bills fans spent an average of $65.39 per person. Sabres fans, meanwhile, spent an average of $64.86 per person. Since the Sabres play downtown, 80% of that spending happened in the city. By contrast, only a third of the Bills-associated spending happened downtown.' … [Read more...] about Game day spending, player payrolls, small-market economics: What public documents tell us about the Buffalo Bills

'Drafted eighth overall by Buffalo in 2017, Mittelstadt can help the Sabres in several areas. He’s shown poise on the power play and possesses the blend of speed and skill that’s tailor-made for Granato’s puck-possession, attacking system. And Mittelstadt’s return gives the Sabres more options to build an effective lineup that can produce secondary scoring.' … [Read more...] about How Casey Mittelstadt’s return could impact Sabres’ lineup now, in the future

'"I think it was an accumulation of not doing our job well enough in the first two periods, and they took the game over in the third because there was accumulation on the wrong side," said Granato. "We didn't get pucks to where we could pursue and we made the game much more difficult on ourselves."' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres fall to Senators as Craig Anderson is beaten by old mates

'But in what rates as no surprise after nearly 11 months off the ice, Eichel was rusty and not remotely his normal dangerous self in the offensive zone. He fumbled the puck a couple times, failed to corral passes he would normally receive with ease and misfired on a couple passes that are usually routine. He even took a pair of penalties.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: No surprise to see Jack Eichel rusty as Vegas is blanked in his debut

'"I think more about how excited I am about Alex and Peyton and the first-round pick and the second-round pick than what's going on there. But I am happy for him on that personal level. It's good for him."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Kevyn Adams happy to see Jack Eichel back on the ice

'“We have so many guys in such a short span that it’s irrelevant as far as anybody sitting is going to be back in,” Granato explained. “It’s not like they’re sitting and they’re actually going to lose a bunch of time at all. So, there is an advantage, especially in tight schedules and games, for young guys to sit and just step back, take a breath. As it is for older guys. I … [Read more...] about Sabres using rotation on defense to rest veterans, evaluate for future

'“It’s no different than playing any other team,” said Anderson. “I think that’s the mindset. Obviously, there’s guys there that I played with and coaching staff, trainers, etc. That’s always fun to go see those guys, but at the end of the day, when the puck drops, you’re still competing. You’re still competitors. You’re still trying to win the game. Nothing changes from that … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Craig Anderson to face Senators for first time since leaving Ottawa

'Miroslav Satan is general manager of Slovakia’s national team, and Craig Ramsay coaches it. They are former Sabres who gave Slovakia a golden moment Wednesday – with the chance of more gold to come.' … [Read more...] about Erik Brady: Slovakia is on the verge of Olympic hockey glory, with a pair of Sabre alums leading the way

'"The focus going in was to play our game," said Thompson. "For us, it's speed. We've got a fast group. We play at a fast pace. When we play our game, I don't think there's too many teams that can keep up with us when we do it for a full 60."' … [Read more...] about Observations: Victor Olofsson snaps goal drought, helps Sabres secure win

'The Sabres, however, don't have to take a back seat on this deal. Alex Tuch has had more immediate impact on this club than any in-season acquisition in more than 20 years, Peyton Krebs continues to show absolutely sick hands and passing ability and there's still two draft picks to come.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: With Jack Eichel set for Vegas debut, Sabres revel in rare win at home

'“I have standards and expectations for myself,” Cozens told The Buffalo News. “And when I'm not meeting those, I hold myself to a very high standard. I’ve learned to stop putting so much pressure on myself and just going out and playing. I think that's something I learned last year. I think the biggest thing for me is just confidence, knowing I can produce. I've been a player … [Read more...] about Brimming with confidence, Sabres’ Dylan Cozens trying to go from ‘super raw’ to elite

'The addition of Eichel came at another price, as the Golden Knights placed captain and first-line winger Mark Stone on long-term injured reserve with a back injury to create enough enough space under the cap for Eichel's $10 million annual price tag.' … [Read more...] about Ex-Sabres captain Jack Eichel to debut with Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday

'It’s no secret which players on the current roster need to flourish for the Sabres (15-28-8) to return to prominence, whereas the Canadiens (8-33-7) are still plotting a course with a new general manager and interim head coach amid a 10-game winless streak. And while this was another reminder that plenty still needs to be corrected – particularly in the defensive zone – … [Read more...] about Observations: Jeff Skinner reaches 20-goal mark with career-high 4 in Sabres’ win