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'At a minimum, it is something worth thinking about when postmorteming this Sabres season – a Sabres season that increasingly appears lost, unless your rooting interest has once again returned to hoping for losses and escalating their chances in the draft lottery. Consistency is something that front offices, coaches and players talk about all of the time. And when it comes to … [Read more...] about Sabres keep changing defense pairings, and not with great impact

'Linus Ullmark, a 26-year-old who established himself as the unquestioned starting goalie, suffered a non-contact, lower-body injury when his right knee buckled and he had to be helped to the bench by Jeff Skinner and Brandon Montour. While Ullmark's prognosis won't be revealed until Wednesday at the earliest, coach Ralph Krueger called the injury "painful to watch."' … [Read more...] about Linus Ullmark, a ‘centerpiece’ for Sabres, suffers non-contact injury

'You've already heard and read it elsewhere before. The Sabres want you to Trust The Process. They're out of their minds.' … [Read more...] about This Process is once again taking the Sabres on the road to nowhere

'The Sabres endured another slow start Tuesday night, failing to record a shot on goal until 11:15 into the first period. They entered the game with a negative-15 goal differential in the first period of games this season.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Ottawa Senators 5, Buffalo Sabres 2

'"I think Ralph has really focused a lot with our group about short-term goals and that’s great for our internal group," Botterill said. "From our standpoint, from a managerial perspective, we do have to take a little bit more from a longer-range perspective, and we’ll certainly see how things progress here. I think it’s exciting to have, what is it, eight of the next nine here … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Jason Botterill says he’s still in the market for forward help

'"I don't know there's been a tragedy quite like this in sports in my memory," Eichel said. "He's 41 years of age, arguably one of the best basketball players of all time. His daughter being 13 and the two of them going to a basketball game, and the other families affected, too. Your thoughts and prayers go to their families."' … [Read more...] about In life and now in death, Jack Eichel is among those motivated by Kobe Bryant

'The schedule is favorable for Buffalo on this run. The home games are against Ottawa, Montreal, Columbus, Colorado, Detroit, Anaheim, Detroit again, Columbus again and Toronto. The lone road game is Feb. 7 against the New York Rangers. Among those teams, only Columbus and Colorado entered Monday in a playoff spot.' … [Read more...] about Visit by Senators opens long run at home that will determine Sabres’ fate

'"Jeff looks really good today. He felt good," coach Ralph Krueger said after the team practiced for nearly 90 minutes over two sessions. "Obviously it's his first time back in the bigger group after multiple weeks and we have to be patient with the process but the first reports are that he feels strong and ready to go. So let's hope it continues down this path for the game on … [Read more...] about Sabres lineup will get a boost as Jeff Skinner returns to practice

'Eichel had three assists in the Atlantic Division’s opening win over the Metropolitan, only to fall in the final to Connor McDavid and the Pacific Division, 5-4, in Enterprise Center. Though Eichel expressed disappointment following the loss, he called his third All-Star Game a "fun experience."' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel, Atlantic Division lose in final of NHL All-Star Game

'"You look at the support system and the people who have been there for you, I’ve started to use more resources and things at my disposal," Eichel, now 23, told The Buffalo News ahead of the NHL All-Star Game in St. Louis. "There’s a lot that comes at you in this profession and my situation. At times, it can be a little overwhelming. Dealing with everything on a day-to-day … [Read more...] about With ‘city on his shoulders,’ Jack Eichel flourishing in pressure-packed role

'Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid was unable to win for a fourth consecutive season, falling only 0.03 seconds behind New York Islanders center Mathew Barzal. Barzal crossed the red line at 13.175 seconds.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel finishes fourth in NHL’s fastest skater competition

'The league's initiative also includes a diversity and inclusion council, which Bettman will co-chair with the Buffalo Sabres' Kim Pegula.' … [Read more...] about NHL’s hotline for whistleblowers coming soon

'“I get the opportunity and challenge to play against him four or five times a year, and you can see him developing every year,” Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman said on stage Thursday night. “The consistency he’s had this year, the point streak, is very impressive. You can see how much he means to that team. He’s one of those guys who’s a challenge to play against … [Read more...] about Fellow NHL all-stars explain why Sabres’ Jack Eichel is ‘one of the best’

'"He’s a great speaker," Josi said of Krueger Thursday night during all-star media availability at Stifel Theatre. "When he steps in the room and says something before the game, he’s one of those guys that everybody is listening. He has a very positive attitude. … He’s one of those guys you like as a player."' … [Read more...] about Ralph Krueger’s ‘very positive attitude’ resonates with Nashville’s Roman Josi

'A bigger issue is what's going on elsewhere. The Sabres are trying to chase down Florida and Columbus, both of which entered Wednesday with the longest winning streaks in the league.' … [Read more...] about Opponents’ hot stretches are pushing Sabres further out of playoff race