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'Their inexperience has shown when they’re unable to convert scoring chances, like Thursday night when 2022 first-round draft pick Jiri Kulich deferred on a 3-on-1 in the first period and a 2-on-1 in overtime. The Sabres are getting better play from Dylan Cozens, though the 23-year-old center also faltered as they blew a 4-0 lead and lost to the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams expected mistakes from the Sabres’ young players. So, why count on so many?

'Remember, this is a guy who grew up in Clarence and lived in the seats of the Aud as a kid. Now he’s a hometown GM, but also the leader of a team three days removed from the most disgraceful home loss in its history. So I have no idea what the general manager was thinking when he banana-peeled his way to this 11-word gem that seems destined to land on his career epitaph the … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Watching the Sabres is no day under the palm trees, especially when you never make the playoffs

'The loss was the Sabres' fifth in a row. It's their longest skid since their eight consecutive regulation losses in November 2022. They haven't won since sweeping the three-game trip in California.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ winless streak reaches 5 with OT loss: 7 takeaways without Rasmus Dahlin

'Thompson’s 127 goals since the start of the 2021-22 season are third-most among U.S.-born players. Only Matthews and Chris Kreider have scored more during that span. Thompson’s 238 points rank 11th. The Sabres’ No. 1 center has 13 goals and 20 points in 20 games this season. He missed five games last month with a lower-body injury and scored twice in their 5-4 loss Tuesday … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson, Alex Tuch not joining Rasmus Dahlin, UPL at 4 Nations Face-Off

'Sometimes you hit those moments that feel earth-shaking to a season, and sometimes an entire organization. July 1, 2007, was one for the Sabres as Daniel Briere and Chris Drury went out the free-agency door, never to return. The night in 2014 when they traded Ryan Miller was another. There’s losing Connor McDavid in the lottery or the seminal pressers from Ryan O’Reilly and … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Tuesday was a disaster for the Sabres. It feels like a tipping point.

'Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, their starting goalie, was selected to play for Finland. A few of the Sabres' candidates didn't make their respective teams, though. Team USA didn't pick Tage Thompson or Alex Tuch, and Henri Jokiharju was expected to join Luukkonen on Finland's roster.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson, Alex Tuch not joining Rasmus Dahlin, UPL at 4 Nations Face-Off

'How did the Sabres allow the Avalanche (14-12) to roar back? Here's a timeline of the collapse, along with an analysis on how it went sideways so quickly...'. … [Read more...] about Anatomy of a collapse: How the Sabres squandered a 4-0 lead and lost to Avs

'The latest collapse sent the Sabres (11-12-2) to their fourth loss in a row and spoiled the beginning of a five-game homestand that continues Thursday night. Ruff was re-hired as coach in April to bring structure and accountability to a young roster that should have enough NHL experience to snap a 13-year playoff drought, yet some of the bad habits that plagued Buffalo under … [Read more...] about Panic-stricken Sabres crumble as Avs roar back: Takeaways from 5-4 loss

'“It was a little hectic,” he said. “But I think I probably had a sense that something was coming at some point. Did I expect it to be right then and there? No, but that’s kind of how it happens. And I think it worked out for both sides. I loved my time in Buffalo, and it was probably a good time in my career for a new chapter as well.”' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Casey Mittelstadt’s new chapter in Colorado is a work in progress

'The Sabres have played 24 games and have 24 points. They have a trio of three-game winning streaks – after not getting a single one of those last season until late February – and they have a trio of three-game losing or winless streaks. That’s 18 of the 24 games tied up in a run or a rut.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Back and forth this Sabres season goes. Where it stops, nobody knows

'“It will be a little weird, but I’m very excited to get to play against them,” Byram said. “They’re obviously a good team with a lot of talent, so it’ll be a good test for our team. For me, I’m super-excited to play against some good friends and get to see them before the game and whatnot.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: A big night ahead for Bowen Byram in first meeting vs. old mates on Avalanche

'It took the Sabres only four days to spoil the momentum that they built by sweeping the three-game trip through California. They went 0-2-1 for the week, including an overtime loss to the Vancouver Canucks, to drop to .500 again. Their 11-11-2 record is enough to be only three points out of a wild-card playoff spot, but it was a confounding way to end a month in which they … [Read more...] about Sabres shut out again in ‘flat’ showing against Isles: Takeaways from 3-0 loss

'"It's good to get a point out of the game obviously," said Buffalo defenseman Bowen Byram, who tipped home a Zach Benson pass for Buffalo's first goal. "You want to come away with two much as much as possible. It's still a disappointing loss. I thought we played pretty well but at the end of the day when you don't get two points, it's not a success."' … [Read more...] about Sabres takeaways: Emotions everywhere after tough penalties, late comeback and an OT loss to Canucks

'The Sabres have 14 games in the month, split seven home and seven on the road. There are eight opponents currently in a playoff spot and six that are not. Eight from the Eastern Conference and six from the West.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Visits by Casey Mittelstadt, Leafs and Jets highlight Sabres’ busy December

'If the effort succeeds, it would help insulate the organization from the year-to-year performance of the Sabres and the Bandits and being overly dependent on each season’s attendance. That’s especially pertinent, since the Sabres have struggled at the gate coming out of the pandemic and amid the team’s 13-year playoff drought.' … [Read more...] about KeyBank Center ‘open for business’: Arena hosting more events, seeing more activity