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'The Sabres (11-9-3) had lost nine of their previous 10 games, and this is the first season in which they've beaten the Panthers (12-7-5) twice since 2016-17. Buffalo also received goals from Victor Olofsson and Jeff Skinner.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Buffalo Sabres 5, Florida Panthers 2

'"It’s good to give back in general," Montour said. "For my culture that’s even bigger, and they can see it’s bigger. Whether they’re native or not, I want to help kids. It’s not just aboriginal kids that need help. Everybody experiences that. I’m glad I could help."' … [Read more...] about Brandon Montour brings his inspiring story to indigenous hockey camps

'Taylor, who led the Amerks to consecutive playoff appearances since joining the Sabres organization, stepped into Granato's role and Gord Dineen was named interim coach in Rochester. When Granato was discharged from the hospital, Krueger and General Manager Jason Botterill agreed to allow him to be part of the Sabres' coaching process.' … [Read more...] about Chris Taylor leaves Sabres to resume duties as coach of Rochester

'With General Manager Jason Botterill unable to make a trade of a defenseman for a badly needed forward, the Sabres had no room for Gilmour. A strong skater who has played just three games at defense this season and was used at forward during Tuesday's loss to Minnesota, Gilmour has no points but could be attractive to other teams looking for some skating and offense for their … [Read more...] about Sabres place John Gilmour on waivers

'However, the line was deficient defensively. The Sabres' improved play without the puck is what separates this team from the one that finished 27th in the NHL last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Mailbag: Should Jeff Skinner play on a line with Jack Eichel?

'"I think Erik has been good and then last weekend he took it to another level where he showed he can really close the door and be unbelievable," Dubuque General Manager Kalle Larsson said. "He’s been great. He’s been everything we could have expected. I think he’s been even better early on than I thought. I still expect him to after Christmas really hit his stride and be at … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie prospect Erik Portillo reaching ‘another level’ in Dubuque

'The Sabres pieced together what Krueger called their "best game of the season" at 5 on 5. Mistakes continue to plague them, though.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ loss to Bruins inflicts ‘pain,’ but reveals winning formula

'"We spoke pretty quick after the situation, and I’m happy to see him being a winner in the process," Krueger said Thursday morning in TD Garden ahead of a game against the Boston Bruins. "We had a fabulous year together on the way to Sochi and I’ve stayed in contact ever since. Have a lot of hobbies in the summer, like water skiing, together. I told him to go get a ski out and … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ralph Krueger: Mike Babcock will ‘grow and learn’ from dismissal

'Buffalo (10-9-3) has lost nine of its last 10 games and allowed a power-play goal for a seventh consecutive game.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Boston Bruins 3, Buffalo Sabres 2

'"It's a good lesson. Not only in hockey but in life," he said. "Things aren't going your way, what are you going to do about it? Are you going to quit or are you pick yourself back up, show up the next day and get better? That's my mindset now."' … [Read more...] about As Sabres shuffle the deck, Jimmy Vesey gets big chance to finally notch first goal

'Granato's condition was serious enough for his brother, former NHL player and current University of Wisconsin coach Tony Granato, to come to Buffalo to be at his side for more than a week. Few details have been provided about his illness, and Granato was not available for comment Wednesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assistant coach Don Granato returns to practice after serious illness

'The Sabres ended October No. 1 in the NHL's overall standing. Doesn't seem possible now that they're just six points from the basement. … [Read more...] about The Sabres insist otherwise, but this sure feels like last year all over again

'Gilmour, easily one of the best skaters on the Buffalo defense, said he had not played forward since his Midget hockey days as a teenager. He played on a line with fellow winger Zemgus Girgensons and center Rasmus Asplund – and they got the start against Minnesota's top line of Mikko Koivu between Zach Parise and Kevin Fiala.' … [Read more...] about John Gilmour gets his chance back in the lineup – at forward

'There are moments in a season where a team hopes it has reached a low point and can only go up from here.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Minnesota Wild 4, Buffalo Sabres 1

'Either way, we know Dahlin is struggling with one or both of Miller or Montour.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin’s numbers are dreadful. Why might that be?