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'"I'm not sure what they really mean," Pominville said. "To be honest, I don't really look at them. I'm sure most guys are the same way. To me, analytics show shots but it doesn’t show battle, compete, those types of things. It doesn’t really mean much."' … [Read more...] about While Phil Housley, management take analytics ‘seriously,’ some Sabres remain skeptical

'This is no newsflash, but the bottom line is that Terry and Kim Pegula don't know what they're doing in running a professional sports franchise and have proven that over and over.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: It should be obvious to Pegulas what to do with Sabres

'There is also the possibility that Botterill wants to see if Olofsson can help the struggling Sabres. They are amid a 13-game winless streak away from KeyBank Center, have not won back-to-back games since Dec. 13 and were shut out in four of their previous nine games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall winger Victor Olofsson from Rochester

'The Sabres have been shut out four times in their last nine games and they have only three wins over their last 20 games, dropping 11 of their last 12. They have not won back-to-back games since Dec. 13, and were officially eliminated from playoff contention with a 7-4 loss Saturday in Montreal.' … [Read more...] about ‘Embarrassing’ loss to Ottawa gives Sabres the NHL’s worst record since Nov. 28

'“It was kind of a surprise," Borgen beamed. "I was downstairs having breakfast and [Amerks coach Chris Taylor] called me up and told me the news up in his room. It was pretty crazy. I got a little nervous right away, but excited, too.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Will Borgen a ‘little nervous’ before NHL debut in Ottawa

'With a 4-0 road loss to the Senators, Buffalo became the first team since the 1993-94 Winnipeg Jets to drop 13 consecutive road games and have a league-worst 35 points since their 10-game winning streak.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Ottawa Senators 4, Buffalo Sabres 0

'Asked if he felt he could justify bringing back Housley, Terry Pegula said, "Yeah, yeah, yeah. He's a young coach and he was a great player and I think he can grow as a coach."' … [Read more...] about Terry Pegula: New Bills stadium would be ‘scaled-down … Buffalo style’

'Housley's players performed with the sort of urgency they lacked during their short playoff push.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ‘played the right way,’ possible tying goal disallowed in loss to Devils

'"It's a matter of he's played a lot of hockey," Housley said. "He's never gone through a grind like this. For the most part, he's doing an excellent job trying to learn from our coaching staff, doing the right thing. We really recognize that. At the same time, I think it's taken its toll. It's not bad to just take a step back and regroup, and focus on the rest of the season."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Casey Mittelstadt a healthy scratch for first time this season

'The Sabres (31-35-9) have lost 16 of their last 19 games, including 10 of their last 11, and own the league's third-worst road record (11-22-5). They are 12th in the Eastern Conference and increasing their odds in the NHL draft lottery.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: New Jersey Devils 3, Buffalo Sabres 1

'"You always have something to play for," Carter Hutton said. "It’s the NHL. Truthfully, for me, I clawed and fought my whole career to make it here, so every time you get a chance to play in the NHL, it’s an honor. You should never take it for granted. ... When you’re out of the playoffs it’s tricky but everyone is playing for a job. Everyone is playing for their life. That’s … [Read more...] about Sabres hope to finish strong before another long offseason of reflection

'Pilut, a 23-year-old defenseman, joined the team as a precaution because Bogosian and Hunwick are dealing with injuries. However, it remains unclear if Pilut will be needed when the Sabres play the New Jersey Devils on Monday at 7 p.m.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall defenseman Lawrence Pilut as a precaution

'The Sabres continue to be terrible in the second period, allowing four goals in this one. They wilt in the face of adversity on the road, where they're 11-21-5 and have lost 11 straight. They make mistake after mistake on defensive coverages and give the puck away with impunity.' … [Read more...] about Finality hits Sabres hard as playoff fate become official

'"I don't know if they put thought into that putting me back in for it. I didn't really, to be honest with you," Pominville said. "I just try to enjoy the moment, go with it, go day by day. But when I saw my name, I was definitely happy. I knew we were coming here. You see Montreal coming up and you're thinking it would be nice to have a chance to play there for sure. I was … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Pominville pumped to return to lineup in hometown

'The Sabres have missed the playoffs eight straight years, dating to 2011. If Carolina makes the postseason this season — and the Hurricanes currently join the Habs in holding the East wild-cards — Buffalo will have the longest postseason drought in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Canadiens 7, Sabres 4