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'"For sure," he said, in a voice barely above a whisper. "I've been in the D zone a lot. I'm doing my best. Not too much offensive time for me. It's my role. I'm doing my best."' … [Read more...] about Vladimir Sobotka says role with Sabres prevents him from making offensive impact

'What unfolded Thursday night in KeyBank Center may have been worse than any of those meaningless games during their march to last place in 2018.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Penguins 5, Sabres 0

'Now, Skinner is only three weeks away from continuing his run as the league's longest-tenured player yet to appear in a Stanley Cup playoff game and will carry a 12-game goalless drought into Thursday night's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins.' … [Read more...] about As Sabres’ slide continues, Jeff Skinner trying to ‘work through’ recent slump

'Bogosian, 28, has three goals among 17 points with a minus-2 rating in 61 games this season. He has missed eight games because of injury, including the Sabres' 4-3 loss to Edmonton on March 4, and was one of three Sabres to not record a shot on goal against Dallas.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Defenseman Zach Bogosian day to day with upper-body injury

'"I think throughout the whole game we had our fair share of opportunities to score," Thompson said. "It’s just one of those nights where the puck’s not bouncing your way sometimes. ... I thought our effort was there, I thought our compete was there. As long as you’re getting those chances, I think you’re doing things right."' … [Read more...] about Second consecutive shutout loss leaves Sabres searching for answers

'"I think it’s important to just keep progressing," Mittelstadt added. "I’ve made good progress in areas I’ve needed to. Keep moving forward and getting better. ... I think that will put me in a good spot for next season."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Casey Mittelstadt back at center after left-wing experiment

'Buffalo (30-30-9) has lost 11 of its last 13 games, including five straight, and has been outscored 5-0 over its last two games. It has not scored since Kyle Okposo's third-period goal in a 5-4 shootout loss last Thursday in Chicago.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Dallas Stars 2, Buffalo Sabres 0

'“If they’re going to have a rule about head shots, it has to be pretty black and white. If all head shots are suspendable, suspend all head shots. But it’s tough to see them picking and choosing what they feel is suspendable. But it’s a decision you have to live with."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel, coach Phil Housley disagree with NHL suspension

'“I’m just going to play my best and obviously I hope to be here for longer,” Nylander said after joining the Sabres for practice Monday at KeyBank Center. “I’m just trying to play my best and work hard every single day I’m here.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Alex Nylander hopes to stay in NHL beyond Jack Eichel’s suspension

'Eichel has been given a two-game suspension by the NHL's Department of Player Safety for his hit to the head of Colorado's Carl Soderberg during Saturday's game in the Pepsi Center. Eichel had a phone hearing with the league earlier Sunday and the resulting ban was his first fine or suspension in his four-year NHL career.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel gets two-game suspension for head hit against Avalanche

'The word has been out on the Buffalo Sabres for several weeks. Take them physically. Work Eichel and Rasmus Dahlin, in particular, to grind the Sabres down. There's not going to be a whole lot of response. Who on this roster, especially among the forwards, has that kind of grit and sandpaper in their game?' … [Read more...] about In battle of big hits, Jack Eichel offers some rare Sabres pushback

'The Sabres were outshot, 43-18, but most of their pressure came in garbage time, with seven shots on goal coming over the final 2:20 after goalie Carter Hutton was pulled for an extra attacker. The Avalanche doubled Buffalo in shot attempts, 76-38.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Offense takes the afternoon off

'They had seven shots on goal through two periods and the final count was 43-18.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Avalanche 3, Sabres 0

'I don't foresee Botterill spending much beyond locking up Skinner, so he'll try to trade some of the Sabres' assets, particularly prospects, for some secondary scoring help. They also can deal from their depth on the blue line, perhaps Rasmus Ristolainen.' … [Read more...] about Lance Lysowski’s Sabres mailbag: What will Jason Botterill do this offseason?

'As the Sabres ponder a laundry list of upgrades to KeyBank Center with the arena falling way behind its 1990s counterparts, replacing the current HD video board could be one quick way to generate some goodwill among patrons rightfully complaining about broken and dirty seats and mediocre, overpriced concessions.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: ‘Scoreboard Wars’ is one area Sabres can make a move on