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'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

'Buffalo (12-21-7) couldn’t overcome mistakes by young players and veterans, as Dallas’ Tyler Seguin twice tied the score before Jason Robertson’s second goal of the game gave the Stars a lead they wouldn’t relinquish with 3:32 remaining in regulation.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres’ young core takes flight, learns another harsh lesson

'"He’s been aggressive," Granato said of Mittelstadt. "He had surgery and he had a situation where you could rehab and play through it, and obviously, the hope of that didn’t pan out the way it was. He had the surgery and he’s a different level of confidence. He knows he’s fixed, he’s repaired, he’s ready to go. So it’s a whole other level of confidence with respect to, it’s a … [Read more...] about Casey Mittelstadt close to return, but Sabres’ injury report continues to grow

'Five of the new games are makeup dates of postponed contests, and two have been moved back from their original dates in April.' … [Read more...] about NHL schedule revisions give Sabres seven additional games in February

'"There's reason good reason to put trust in him," Sabres coach Don Granato said after the game. "He was good. You see the size, the strength and athleticism. He's an intelligent player makes good reads. He makes the game look simple."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Mattias Samuelsson posts big ice time in win over Sens

'"I kind of just wanted to play a little bit more patient," Houser said. "I just figured he would try to just get a shot off any any way he could just because the puck was rolling. It wasn't really a good scoring chance any more."' … [Read more...] about Observations: Michael Houser makes 43 saves in season debut as Sabres tip Sens

'“This is a young team. We’re going to have to learn to play with a lead and capitalize and playing with a lead,” lamented Sabres winger Alex Tuch, who missed the net on a breakaway with three minutes remaining in the third. “We weren’t able to do that tonight. We let our goalie down.”' … [Read more...] about Observations: Jeff Skinner scores again, but Sabres’ offense comes up short

'"I'm just getting my stride up here and starting to feel good. I want to keep the things rolling and showing what I got," he said. "So, yeah, it was definitely tough. You just try not to think about it too much. My goal tomorrow is to go out there and have some fun. I missed making passes, making plays, skating hard."' … [Read more...] about As Sabres look to bounce back vs. Red Wings, Peyton Krebs will add spark to lineup