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'Tokarski couldn’t play the role of hero Thursday. His teammates were a disaster in front of him, committing uncharacteristic mistakes that led to three goals in a span of 1:37 during a second period that ended with fans booing the Sabres off the ice.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres booed off home ice after ’embarrassing effort’ in 5-0 loss

'The 5-0 burn they took from the Flames was the first pure stinker this season under Don Granato, the first time they looked like the team-with-no-clue we saw so many nights under Ralph Krueger.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres gave signs a total stinker was coming and they delivered

'But over the span of Games 3-15, the Sabres are 30th at just 11.8% (4 for 34). In the last eight games, they're 2 for 22. In the last four, it's 0 for 13.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres need to beef up punchless power play

'More than 12 minutes passed in the third period without a Sabre recording a shot on goal, while the Penguins peppered the Buffalo net with 29 shot attempts in the final frame. In the end, the Sabres skated over to the man who ensured another lead would not slip away.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Dustin Tokarski’s career-high 45 saves bail out Sabres in road win

'"When we’re not playing, we throw those games on," Granato said of the Amerks. "I get them on the computer, so I watch them after the fact as well. We’re obviously excited about the number of guys down there and we communicate. Just as Kevyn has communicated many times, we’re in this for the big picture of developing guys and we’re not in a rush. We’re going to do it the right … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: GM Kevyn Adams showing patience with Jack Quinn, other Amerks

'Adjudicating Dahlin’s performance – in his fourth season and in the first-year of a three-year bridge deal – is critical for Buffalo. They need to know what they have. They also need to be able to account for some of the team effects that will sink this team through the transition, like the forward talent in front of Dahlin, the level of competition he’s facing, the additional … [Read more...] about Travis Yost’s Sabre Metrics: Rasmus Dahlin needs to establish himself as a higher-end first pairing player

'The Sabres want Luukkonen to keep developing in the AHL, where his confidence is growing each game, and aren't likely to pull an about-face and do a quick callup. It seems like the net is Tokarski's for the forseeable future. He's expected to start for the fifth time in six games Tuesday night in PPG Paints Arena as the Sabres meet the Pittsburgh Penguins.' … [Read more...] about With UPL on the rise in Rochester, Tokarski has the net for now with Sabres

'Good news has been hard to find of late among the Sabres' injured quartet. It's at least two weeks and counting for all four players and Granato said it's likely none of them are going to be back in the next couple of weeks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres injury update: Dylan Cozens OK after leaving practice, others still week to week

'The third-period comeback had all the elements that have become synonymous under coach Don Granato. The Sabres used their speed to overwhelm the star-studded, exhausted Maple Leafs, until a difficult moment occurred that will test the mettle of a young team.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres erase 2-goal deficit but late mistake spoils comeback attempt

'If you're going to make fully vaccinated Canadians get a PCR test to go back home at a cost of $100-$200, they're not going to do it. We've read lots about state politicos understandably dismayed by the rule. They have to keep working on the issue and it's ruining commerce, severely damaging the Sabres and will crush the Bandits if it's still in place when their season … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Even with small crowd, it was good old-fashioned Sabres-Leafs chaos

'“The way he played tonight, he had an amazing game,” beamed coach Don Granato, referring to Cozens. “My trust in him has always been there, definitely long term. … His ceiling, I can't tell you where his ceiling is. It's high.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Observations: Dylan Cozens, Dustin Tokarski out-duel McDavid, Draisaitl

'"I hope that the fans in Buffalo, they understand," Eichel said. "I was adamant about getting the surgery before anything else."' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: In trade aftermath, it’s been a good week for Jack Eichel

'“I am so pumped right now,” an excitable Nancy said over the phone Thursday morning. “We’ve been waiting and waiting for the border to reopen. We’re ecstatic.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jacob Bryson will finally get to play NHL game in front of family

'Pysyk's calm demeanor on the ice made a big difference. The pair stayed together in practice Wednesday and Pysyk will be alongside the former No. 1 overall pick during the Sabres' monster back-to-back here this weekend, Friday against Edmonton and Saturday against Toronto.' … [Read more...] about Mark Pysyk provides stability to Sabres defense in pairing with Rasmus Dahlin

'“The thing that got me excited was when I talked to Kevyn,” said Krebs, now 20. “He seems like a great communicator. He’s excited about building a team. I went through the same transition with the Kootenay Ice to Winnipeg Ice and we got new owners. Just that fresh start when I had it back then with the new owners and how excited they were to get going is a lot what I see here … [Read more...] about Never known to avoid a challenge, Peyton Krebs now a key player in Sabres’ plan