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'He was by far Buffalo’s best offensive player in 2017, and projects to be that again next year. As Tim mentions, he’ll be 30 next season, and the market for running backs of that age isn’t going to be big. My plan for McCoy would be to bring him back for 2018, then draft a player to groom behind him this year, similar to how the Colts used Marlon Mack behind Frank Gore this … [Read more...] about And the bottom drops out, again, for the Sabres

'It tells you something about the standards in Buffalo when that passes for pretty good hockey, but Housley wasn't kidding the sellout crowd in KeyBank Center or anyone watching from home. It was that bad, an utter waste of time and energy spent on a listless team and a first-year coach who appears to be over his head.' … [Read more...] about Bucky Gleason: Pretty good hockey, Phil? You’ve got to be kidding

'"I don’t know where this is going by the end of the year, there’s just so many good teams, not only in the Central but in the West, so many dynamic teams," said Hitchcock, who returned to the Stars this season after coaching Dallas from 1996-2002. "All we have to do to give ourselves a chance is to keep playing well and act as a group and that’s exactly what we’re doing. We’re … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Team-first mentality benefits Dallas

'It was the fifth time this season the Sabres have allowed six or more goals and the second time in four games they've given up seven.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Dallas 7, Sabres 1

'Here's what teams have to ponder with Kane: Can he help them win when he's never played in a single playoff game? How much does he add to the offense? Does he add anything to their power play, when he's only scored five power-play goals the last two years for the Sabres? Will he keep his nose clean in the dressing room and out on the town?' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Botterill right to shoot for the moon on Evander Kane

'"I just think he's doing the things that they're telling him to do. He's tenacious on the forecheck, he's really strong down low, he's getting to the net, he's creating things offensively so that's why he's up here."' … [Read more...] about Baptiste ready to prove he’s learned defensive responsibility

'It remains to be seen if first-year General Manager Jason Botterill could pull off such a haul for a rental player. Still, it's known the Sabres have made it clear they're willing to retain some of Kane's salary for the rest of the season as a way to up the ante for potential trade partners. There's no shortage of teams at least pondering the possibility of a Kane trade, with … [Read more...] about With new Sabres deal never discussed, Kane awaits trade call

'"I remember him and my dad working together a little bit and I remember him coming out on the ice with us when I was a little younger and he was in Frolunda," Lehner said. "He helped me out. Since he started here, I would see him in summers, goalie schools. He's always been a really classy guy. I moved over here and you catch up in summers. Sometimes in summers I've been … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Lehner touched by Lundqvist’s gesture, playing through trade talk

'That was the disappointing tale for the Buffalo Sabres Thursday night as Pavel Buchnevich's goal with 3:58 left in the third period snapped the third tie of the night and gave the New York Rangers a 4-3 win over Buffalo in Madison Square Garden.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Rangers 4, Sabres 3

'"I don't think you ever lose your motivation," Sabres defenseman Marco Scandella said. "I do what I love. I can't speak for everyone in this room, but I definitely know that for myself it's always exciting to play hockey. I'm always motivated. I think what getting a break does for you just gives you time to heal. You get to get away from it for a bit so when you come back … [Read more...] about Sabres find motivation after the bye week

'"We went to Santa Barbara," Girgensons said. "I had that planned. I popped the question there. Everything went smooth."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Big doings over break for Girgensons, Housley

'It should start with the guys who are scheduled to be part of the future. General Manager Jason Botterill will undoubtedly try to wave a magic wand and improve the team through trades. But as Tim Murray's lack of moves at last year's deadline showed, other teams may not want what the Sabres are offering.' … [Read more...] about As multiyear contracts abound, Sabres need more from within

'The Sabres have an NHL-low 99 goals this season and are on pace to score 184. It would be the third-lowest total in franchise history, ahead of only the 2013-14 and 2014-15 tank seasons when the club scored just 150 and 153 goals, respectively.' … [Read more...] about Offensive offense: No goals means no hope for Sabres

'More than 30 people put together Buffalo's game broadcasts, which annually rank among the NHL's most watched. Only a handful of the workers appear on television. The rest make sure the on-air talent looks good and sounds smart.' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: Peek behind broadcast is a must-see

'The Sabres are 11-24-9 after Thursday night's 3-1 win over Columbus. They're last in the Eastern Conference with 31 points and here's an ugly reality: That's the same point total they had through 44 games in both of their tank seasons.' … [Read more...] about Sabres head to bye with no playoff race on the other side