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'According to Buffalo Sabres assistant general manager Randy Sexton, Luukkonen will spend the next week with Rochester before returning to Cincinnati. The Sabres want Luukkonen to play approximately 40 games this season between the Amerks and Cyclones.' … [Read more...] about Sabres plan to keep Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen in Rochester for one week

'Evan Rodrigues scored two goals – his first of the season – in the game's first five minutes, and Zemgus Girgensons added another on a breakaway to give the Sabres a 3-0 lead through 20 minutes. Zach Bogosian and Rasmus Ristolainen also scored for Buffalo, and Linus Ullmark made 21 saves.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Buffalo Sabres 5, Detroit Red Wings 1

'"It’s a tough one to let slide, for sure," Reinhart said. "I think we just lose a little bit of structure and that’s a team we can’t do that against."' … [Read more...] about Sabres searching for answers after ‘very painful, unacceptable finish’

'Hutton is 0-7-4 in his last 11 starts, the Sabres' longest winless streak since Jhonas Enroth went 16 in row in 2011-2012 and the 2013 lockout season. In that span, Hutton has a 4.27 goals-against average and .866 save percentage -- the worst figures in the NHL among goalies who have played at least 10 games since Oct. 24.' … [Read more...] about Sabres gave Carter Hutton no help, and he didn’t help himself

'"I thought the power play was moving the puck well," coach Ralph Krueger said afterward. "I thought the presence of (Rasmus) Ristolainen net-front changes the game and opens up the opportunities to shoot and also seems to increase the hunger for shooting. Let’s continue to build on that for sure and again, the penalty kill did well tonight and can take some confidence moving … [Read more...] about Power play finally generates momentum in Sabres’ 6-3 loss

'Buffalo (19-19-7) has lost two in a row and is 3-8-1 in its last 12 games. The Sabres also received goals from Brandon Montour and Sam Reinhart, while Hutton made 26 saves in his first start in almost a month.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Canucks 6, Sabres 3

'"More than anything you have to show him what it creates, and we need to create more second chances," Krueger said."It’s going to come primarily from the defensemen getting pucks to the net. We’re working on that kind of imagery so that he sees it in his head. That will then release him to make the brilliant one-on-one move."' … [Read more...] about Sabres looking for Rasmus Dahlin to use his shot to ignite offense

'Defenseman Jake McCabe, who missed the loss Thursday in St. Louis with an upper-body injury, returned to practice Friday and is on track to play against the Canucks. Additionally, winger Zemgus Girgensons is expected to play after missing practice Friday for what the Sabres called "maintenance."' … [Read more...] about Jake McCabe expected to return to Sabres’ lineup against Canucks

'The Sabres are 3-7-1 in their 11 games and are simply losing touch with any semblance of a race. They were outshot, 31-19, marking the second straight game they failed to get to 20. It was 2-0 for St. Louis after one period and 2-1 for about 5 1/2 minutes in the second after Jack Eichel's 27th goal of the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sinking fast in standings, losing touch with playoff race

'Last season's game here between the Sabres and Blues was a microcosm for how the season changed for both teams. When the Sabres took the ice here on Dec. 27, 2018, they were 15 points ahead of the Blues in the NHL's overall standing (47-32). The game, a 4-1 St. Louis victory, came a little more than a week before the Blues changed their season by calling up goaltender Jordan … [Read more...] about Blues play with kind of consistency Sabres are searching for

'It was St. Louis' eighth straight home win over Buffalo dating to December 2009. The Sabres have been outscored in those games, 31-11, and haven't scored more than two goals in any of them.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: St. Louis Blues 5, Buffalo Sabres 1

'Frolik could not join the team until he received his work visa, a process that typically takes four business days. Now he can embark on what he called a "fresh start," and the Sabres are using every resource to prepare Frolik to make his debut Thursday night in St. Louis against the defending Stanley Cup champion Blues.' … [Read more...] about Michael Frolik joins Sabres following chaotic journey from Calgary

'A playoff run could hinge on the Sabres addressing their struggles away from KeyBank Center. They have gone 2-10-3 in their last 15 away games and entered Wednesday with the NHL's fifth-worst road record.' … [Read more...] about Sabres look to correct struggles away from KeyBank Center

'A new coaching regime has ushered in a new era of deployment this season – Skinner was the trigger man on an elite line last year, he’s now anchoring a middle-six line regularly featuring Marcus Johansson, Conor Sheary and Vladimir Sobotka.' … [Read more...] about When Jeff Skinner returns, he should return to Sabres’ top line with Jack Eichel

'"It was really good that he was with us for that length of time, especially after all the things I heard about his ability," Krueger said Tuesday when asked about the week in Sweden. "You can even see today in practice he's got that footspeed, the hunger to close gaps and play aggressively all over the ice while adding a really good first pass. He adds nicely to the offense.' … [Read more...] about Practices in Sweden allowed Lawrence Pilut to leave impression on Sabres