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'There's some chemistry building on this club, players clearly enjoying the game again now that they're free from the shackles of Ralph Kreuger's defense-first plod up and down the ice. But new players or departures can disrupt that mix. The work will have to remain hard for things to keep going well.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres doing their jobs, now it’s time for GM Kevyn Adams to do his

'The Sabres, now 10-25-6, snapped a two-game losing streak and twice tied the score after falling behind on the road. Buffalo is 4-2-2 over its last eight games.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres’ third-period surge completes comeback win

'In Bjork, the Sabres are getting a 24-year-old former fifth-round pick who has played 138 regular-season games over four years in the NHL. He has totaled two goals with three assists and a minus-8 rating while averaging 12:18 of ice time in 30 games for the Bruins this season. He has been a healthy scratch in the last five games. Bjork also played under Sabres interim head … [Read more...] about Reports: Sabres acquire Anders Bjork, draft pick from Boston for Taylor Hall, Curtis Lazar

'That's the best Adams could do with hours remaining before the deadline? That feels like a panic move.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Kevyn Adams gets underwhelming return in late-night Taylor Hall deal

'Montour, whose right shot and elite stride never ignited the Sabres’ offense as former General Manager Jason Botterill imagined, is a pending unrestricted free agent counting $3.85 million against the salary cap. Adams did not have to retain salary in the trade, providing the Sabres with much-needed cap space.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade defenseman Brandon Montour to Panthers for draft pick

'Then the former seventh overall draft pick surprised the Sabres’ medical staff with a quick recovery that allowed him to rejoin the team for practice Saturday ahead of a three-game road trip. Although Cozens will need to be assessed following the full-contact on-ice session, he’s an option to be in the lineup Sunday when the Sabres play the Flyers in Philadelphia at 2 p.m.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Dylan Cozens may return to the lineup in Philadelphia

'Another sign Ralph Krueger had too much influence: A three-year contract to Zemgus Girgensons and a two-year deal for Cody Eakin. I would have instead kept Johan Larsson, who could win faceoffs and kill penalties and play with an edge. Eakin, a Winnipeg native like Krueger, has been a bust at $2.2 million and is under contract for next year as well.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: GMs heading to deadline should learn from Lightning’s moves

'The Sabres’ progress under interim coach Don Granato will be measured more so by player development than points in the standings. While the 4-3 loss to the Washington Capitals on Friday was the Sabres’ 15th consecutive defeat at the hands of the East Division’s top four teams, Mittelstadt was one of several young players to stand out.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Casey Mittelstadt, other young players shine in Sabres’ loss

'An uneven 60 minutes of hockey included some encouraging performances from young players, most notably Casey Mittelstadt and Henri Jokiharju, and a better defensive showing against the prolific Washington Capitals.' … [Read more...] about Wraparound: Sabres lose another game to a top team in the East Division

'“Speed, competitiveness,” said Granato. “He’s got a deep passion and love for the game. He plays hard. He plays a quick game. He can play up and down the lineup. He can penalty kill, he can keep up speed-wise and push the pace with your top players. He just fits anywhere up and down the lineup.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres claim forward Drake Caggiula off waivers from Arizona Coyotes

'For the first time since Granato took over March 17, the Sabres were outworked for much of the game against a young, relentless Devils team led by coach Lindy Ruff. The Sabres, now 9-24-6 and unable to extend their point streak to six games, managed only two shots during a third period in which the Devils scored three goals.' … [Read more...] about Observations: ‘Hungrier’ Devils show Sabres are still a work in progress

'In the pandemic world of 2021, we're left with a Sabres-Devils game to mark that anniversary on a Thursday night with no fans in the building. And it was an absolute clunker, a 6-3 loss in a game that was tied at 3-3 through 40 minutes. Turnovers and sloppy play all over. You'll barely remember anything about it in 10 hours, let alone 10 years.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Major battles ahead for Sabres against marquee foes

'The Sabres spent much of the second period hemmed in their own zone. The effort was there. The execution wasn’t. Breakout passes were misfired. Issues on defense reared their ugly head. Inevitable regression on the penalty kill has finally arrived.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres’ comeback falls short, point streak ends with 6-3 loss

'With Hall still on the roster, the Sabres don’t have enough salary cap space to add a forward to the active roster. This forced Granato to deploy an 11-forward, seven-defensemen lineup for a second consecutive game Thursday night against the New Jersey Devils.' … [Read more...] about Taylor Hall ‘still involved’ with Sabres as trade talks continue

'Dahlin rarely showed joy under Krueger this season. Dahlin wasn’t carrying the puck with confidence. His lack of engagement offensively carried over into his own zone, where there were continued lapses in coverage around the Sabres’ net. He seemed to be second-guessing himself and his abilities.' … [Read more...] about ‘Confident’ again, Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin thriving under interim coach Don Granato