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'If the other clubs continue their pace, they could leave Buffalo behind this week.' … [Read more...] about While Sabres are away, their foes will play

'The latest call-up has gone well for all three players. Bailey has a goal and assist in 10 games while earning a spot alongside center Ryan O’Reilly and right wing Kyle Okposo. Rodrigues has centered Brian Gionta and Marcus Foligno, putting up two assists in six games. Baptiste, who played for sick Sam Reinhart over the weekend, had a goal and assist in two games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Bailey, Baptiste, Rodrigues back to Amerks

'The only way General Manager Tim Murray should trade Kane is if he believes the left winger won’t re-sign with Buffalo. Kane is set to be an unrestricted free after next season. The sides can sign an extension July 1. If Murray doesn’t think the 25-year-old is in Buffalo for the long haul, he needs to find someone who is.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Mailbag: Kane, prospects, defense depth and more

'It typically takes 95 points to secure a playoff spot, which means the Sabres (26-24-10) will have to put up a .750 points percentage the rest of the way.' … [Read more...] about Clunker aside, Sabres happy with how month has gone

'This was an old-fashioned butt kicking.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Lots of ‘Showtime’ as Hawks dominate

'Buffalo is in the middle of a packed Eastern Conference, but it has played the most games (60). The other teams will catch up this week, giving the Sabres a more accurate gauge of where they really stand.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Fishing for points; Fedun clears waivers

'Buffalo announced its second straight sellout with 19,070 tickets sold. Probably one-third of the crowd was wearing Chicago jerseys.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Blackhawks 5, Sabres 1

'During a 3-2 victory over St. Louis, those six players combined for two goals, six points and 37 saves. It’s no coincidence Buffalo won its third straight game and fourth of the last five.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ winning streak starts at the top

'Lehner is 17-16-6 this season, a mediocre record borne mostly from his lack of goal support in the first half. But he's got a 2.47 goals-against average and a .926 save percentage that ranks tied for third among NHL starters. Only Minnesota's Devan Dubnyk (.933) and Pittsburgh's Matt Murray (.927) are better.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Lehner has claimed the crease

'"Obviously they produce points," Baptiste said of playing with Eichel and Kane. "I feel like I could bring speed and open up space for those guys and was fortunate enough to get to the net tonight and score.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Seamless transition for Baptiste in latest recall

'The Blues had won nine straight against Buffalo as part of a 19-2 run. The Sabres' last victory in the series was a 5-3 decision Dec. 27, 2009, in St. Louis.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Sabres 3, Blues 2

'“It’s been a nice thing to see Evan being able to step in there and do good things,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said Friday. “I don’t want to say I’m surprised, but great intelligence, some good hockey smarts and sense on both sides of the puck, in particular defensively.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rodrigues performing well on center stage

'Buffalo will close a stretch of 11 games in 18 days with back-to-back home games. St. Louis will visit KeyBank Center at 1 p.m. Saturday, while the Chicago Blackhawks come to town at 6 p.m. Sunday. They’re a combined 11-0 in the past 11 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Streaks collide; Lehner hot; injuries

'"We see them soon," O'Reilly noted as the Sabres play in Colorado Feb. 25 "so hopefully I can score, but anytime you get on the board it's always good. Just that feeling of contributing and making an impact on the game is important whether it’s against that team or any other team."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: O’Reilly gets on board against former team

'The Sabres held off the Colorado Avalanche, 2-0, before 18,335 in KeyBank to win two games in a row for the first time this month. Sam Reinhart's power-play goal in the first minute of the second gave Buffalo the only offense it would need and Robin Lehner made it stand up for his second shutout of the season.' … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: Sabres 2, Avalanche 0