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'Tokarski played well when he was called on in relief, stopping 24 of 25 shots to improve his save percentage to .904. It was too late, though. The Sabres were trailing by three goals after 20 minutes, despite limiting Boston to only one high danger scoring chance in the first period, according to NaturalStatTrick.com.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Another bad showing by a goalie derails Sabres’ progress

'"I have a great relationship with Jack. He's been great to me," Mittelstadt said. "Especially ever since I got sent to 'Roch' (in 2019-20), he was always helping me so much with my game and certain situations, more than anything a lot of little plays that have made a big difference in my game. So, for me, it's hard to see Jack go."' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: As his return to Sabres nears, Casey Mittelstadt gives lots of thanks

'“I feel a lot more ready,” said Quinn. “I think learning how to play [in the AHL] allowed me to have the right mindset coming into the season and knowing what I have to do be successful. Getting to the inside, bearing down more in there. That’s how I’m going to score my goals. Last year, I didn’t know that coming in, so it was harder to react.”' … [Read more...] about On a mission in Rochester, Jack Quinn showing he could be close to helping Sabres

'“We need to play hard, we need to play an exciting game and it’s the only way we’re going to get better,” said Sabres coach Don Granato. “We need to get better. We need to progress, we need to push. Very happy that not only do they push, but they’re starting to feel the progress. They’re starting to feel themselves get better and better and playing with that type of confidence … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres comeback falls short, but Tage Thompson, Dylan Cozens shine

'With the Sabres attempting to hold the puck along the wall to take the game into overtime, the Rangers’ Adam Fox pried it away to set up the winning goal by defenseman Ryan Lindgren with 0.4 seconds remaining, sending Buffalo to a crushing 5-4 loss.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Fatal mistake in final second spoils Sabres’ better road performance

'It’s been great. We’ve met so many people around the community. We went out to dinner the other night and saw eight people I know. It’s home now and has been for me and my family. It is a small town (laughs). I feel like you’re one degree of separation from everybody. It’s fun that way. … Everything has been just awesome for my family and I. I can’t say enough good things … [Read more...] about Sabres Q&A: Kyle Okposo on leadership, off-ice culture, making Buffalo home

'The big picture is more than you could have reasonably expected at this stage. At 7-7-2, the Sabres entered the weekend just two points out of a playoff spot. Yes, two. And an 82-point pace for the season far exceeds any prediction offered before the season.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Don Granato reaches season’s first crisis point. How will he react?

'We’re starting to see more consistent signs of what Dahlin can become. So many people want to label Dahlin a bust because of what we’re seeing from Cale Makar and Quinn Hughes. Far different players from totally different backgrounds. Victor Hedman struggled early in his career. We’re seeing growth from Dahlin in how quickly he responds to bad plays, and this is the first time … [Read more...] about Sabres mailbag: Jack Quinn’s NHL timeline, possible deadline trades, targets in UFA

'Coach Don Granato told reporters following practice that while Jokiharju looked strong on the ice, he will require more practice time and won’t be in the lineup Sunday in New York against the Rangers. Jokiharju is listed as day to day on the team's injury report and should be an option sometime next week.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Henri Jokiharju nearing return after missing 15 games with injury

'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