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'The Sabres were outshot, 35-26, got completely outplayed on special teams and created little traffic around Winnipeg goalie Connor Hellebuyck. They had several good scoring opportunities in the first period, but most were one-and-done chances without any convergence on the puck for rebounds.' … [Read more...] about Travels lead to more travails as Sabres get grounded by Jets to finish trip 0-4

'"I did meet with some family last night but it's just that the National Hockey League keeps you in a very unique space," Krueger said after the Sabres' morning meetings. "You're just taking care of your next task, getting ready for the next phase, trying to work with the lineup, trying to find something good and valuable to grow and learn from the last games. You don't really … [Read more...] about For Ralph Krueger, a trip to Winnipeg is a return home and a matchup against a close friend

'The real issue is at 5-on-5. Skinner’s scoring rates here have crashed, but not because of his goal scoring. Skinner is putting the puck in the back of the net at around the same rate he has over the last five seasons. What has changed: Skinner is carrying the scoring burden for his entire line, and his teammates are scoring at the lowest rate we have seen since the 2013-14 … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner’s low scoring rate traces to poor play by his Sabres teammates

'Winger Victor Olofsson was in his normal spot on a line with Jack Eichel and Sam Reinhart, a surprising development after most observers thought his season might be over when he hobbled to the bench during Saturday's loss to the Coyotes.' … [Read more...] about Good news for bedraggled Sabres: Victor Olofsson, Linus Ullmark return to practice

'"It's just really important we keep communicating," Krueger said after practice in Bell MTS Place. "Lots of communication going on between the coaches and the players and the players and each other. And we keep everybody active so nobody starts feeling sorry for themselves and loses their eye on the ball. And the ball is that we're developing a culture here. We're developing … [Read more...] about As disappointing trip closes, Ralph Krueger wants Sabres to maintain intensity

'"You look at past years and it seems like there's a turning point where you can go left or right and in the last few years I feel like we've taken the wrong turn too much," Eichel said. "For one, I think what 'Botts' did sends a message we're not doing that this year and we're going to stay competitive. No matter what happens, we're going to bring our best effort."' … [Read more...] about March won’t mean anything in the standings but it could mean everything for Jason Botterill

'A pall hung over the dressing room after this one, more than any time this season. Several players sat stunned at their lockers and captain Jack Eichel conducted a brief interview with the media still in full equipment except for his helmet.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ road trip reaches new low as Victor Olofsson is injured during collapse in Arizona

'"I felt good and our line played well," Skinner said after the game. "I thought Lazar was really sharp down the middle. I thought 'Simmer' was great on the forecheck disrupting plays. Unfortuantely we couldn't find one early in the game. It would have been nice to get one and change the momentum. Hopefully we can build off that because we got some good chances."' … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner hopes the good things that happened on the ice in Vegas don’t stay there

'Kahun remains close with Draisaitl and said they routinely meet up for dinner before their teams play. The Sabres and Oilers have already finished their season series, so that won't happen again this season.' … [Read more...] about In his own 206-point season, Dominik Kahun saw greatness for Leon Draisaitl

'During the summer of 2018, the committee at PSE – Raccuia; Frank Cravotta, executive vice president of creative services; and John Durbin, senior vice president of marketing – began planning how they could separate the alternate anniversary jersey with the new primary uniforms. "It had to be done in conjunction to make it consistent and concise," Cravotta said. "It was a plan … [Read more...] about How bringing back royal blue led to Sabres’ 50th anniversary jersey

'The Sabres are just 5-7-5 this year in games tied after two periods. Getting only 15 out of 34 points in that spot is a big reason the playoff race is once again a rumor after the Sabres showed signs of hope heading into the NHL trade deadline by pulling within six points of Toronto. The deficit is now 10 points with 18 games left, pretty much insurmountable.' … [Read more...] about Third-period woes plague Sabres again in loss to Golden Knights

'"It bothers me because I spent most of career there, in good times and bad, and I feel for the fans," Robert, the right winger on the famed French Connection, told The Buffalo News at a Sabres Road Crew event late Thursday night in the Park MGM hotel. "I remember how good they were and I know how good they are. No better fans anywhere in sports than in Buffalo. I keep saying, … [Read more...] about Sabres legends Rene Robert, Danny Gare believe team is on the right path

'The Sabres (29-27-8) suffered their second straight loss on their road trip while Vegas (36-22-8) tied its franchise record with its eighth straight win. With 18 games left in their season, the Sabres are 10 points behind Toronto for the final playoff slot in the Atlantic Division, rendering their faint hopes just about moot.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Vegas Golden Knights 4, Buffalo Sabres 2

'Heading into Friday night's game against the Vegas Golden Knights, the Sabres are last in the NHL in overall penalty kill percentage (74.0) and road percentage (67.8). The overall mark, in fact, would be the lowest in franchise history for an entire season if it holds up.' … [Read more...] about Penalty killing problems haunting Sabres to historic levels

'"The fans saw a lot more than we did," Miller said. "We saw him come out and do the intro. It's Vegas. It's a show and they try to put on the best of the best. It seems to have taken off here. It obviously helps when the team does well and they've been very good this year and the other two years."' … [Read more...] about It’s a return to Vegas for Sabres defenseman Colin Miller