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'"A little too little too late," said Tuch. "I thought we had some good opportunities, some good chances. ... They’re a seasoned, veteran team. They’re going to know how to play in all situations. I don’t think we were able to exploit them as much as we wanted to."' … [Read more...] about Observations: ‘Too little too late’ as Sabres’ early deficit spoils homestand finale

'“When you don’t have confidence in the NHL, it can go bad quickly,” Samuelsson told The Buffalo News following practice Friday. “If you’re in your own head or second guessing yourself, it never ends well. There were some points this year where I was doing that. When we were winning a game, losing a game, winning a game, losing a game, you start to question yourself and what’s … [Read more...] about Mattias Samuelsson striving for more during ‘difficult’ season with Sabres

'"We’re playing with mojo right now," said Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin. "We’re not afraid to make plays. We backup each other if someone makes a mistake. So, we’re playing a good team game right now. We’re calm with the puck and making the right plays."' … [Read more...] about Sabres observations: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen earns second straight shutout in 3-0 win

'“He’s such a good guy,” Dahlin told The Buffalo News. “We’re having a ton of fun. He just makes mine and my girlfriend’s life way more fun. It’s great. We have dinner together. He’s got his own place downstairs, and he does his own thing.”' … [Read more...] about Zach Benson learning life in the NHL from his landlord, Sabres teammate Rasmus Dahlin

'Because of the lake-effect snow bands and driving bans that include the arena environs, the NHL postponed the game and rescheduled it for Thursday night at 7. It will be televised on MSG. Tickets to Wednesday’s game can be used for entry to Thursday’s rescheduled affair.' … [Read more...] about A day later, Sabres will get their chance against Blackhawks

'“That’s why he made our roster – because of his play without the puck,” said head coach Don Granato. “His intuitiveness, his feel for the game. Literally when we show a clip of what to do, systematically or adjustment, he’s one of the top guys that gets it and can go out and execute.”' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Zach Benson’s offense has dried up but his contributions to Sabres continue

'The crowd in KeyBank Center bellowed, “Luuuuuk!” And Luukkonen, once the Sabres’ top goaltending prospect, the rest of the game showed why his poise and precision in the crease earned him a third consecutive start.' … [Read more...] about Sabres observations: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stakes claim to crease with shutout win

'To their credit, the Sabres didn't get jittery and make a foolish mistake as their shutout string pushed 92 minutes dating to Thursday night. They kept pushing possession in the offensive zone before Mittelstadt finally leaked a 40-foot shot through San Jose goalie Kaapo Kahkonen to break the ice at 11:34 of the second.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: No slip-ups for Sabres against Sharks. Repeat it Wednesday

'It was an impressive defensive performance by the Sabres, who played with five defensemen for most of the game because Mattias Samuelsson was unable to return to the game after he was elbowed in the head during the first shift of the second period. They didn’t do enough to score against Demko, though. Buffalo had one 5-on-5 high-danger scoring chance after the first period, … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres lose Mattias Samuelsson to injury in 1-0 shutout loss

'The frustration to string wins together grows even more when you consider what’s going on elsewhere around the league.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: It’s a record time for winning streaks, except in Buffalo

'Thompson was with doctors Friday morning to have imaging done on the undisclosed injury that he suffered during the win over Ottawa. Whatever is ailing Thompson is not related to the cut on his eyelid that required stitches during the second period of the 5-3 win. Though there’s a chance he can be in the lineup to play the Canucks, the Sabres were forced to prepare in case … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson’s latest injury causes more lineup uncertainty for Sabres

'After an 0-5-1 stretch that included 10 days off due to illness, Luukkonen has won three straight and gone 1.99/.937 in those games. He needs to be in the net again Saturday when the red-hot Vancouver Canucks come to town for a matinee.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres have to roll with their best players and that means Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen in goal

'“We needed to play better than we did the other night,” said Sabres coach Don Granato. “We were sloppy the other night in defensive transition and defending. We did not play as a group of five. Our forwards were not helping our defensemen. Our defensemen were out of synch. Neutral zone stands, pucks going through us and no support when we did want to step up. Tonight, we … [Read more...] about Observations: Tage Thompson scores twice, Sabres hold on for 5-3 win

'The news won’t necessitate a recall from the Rochester Americans, though. The Sabres’ captain, Kyle Okposo, was cleared to return Thursday after he missed the previous three games with a lower-body injury. Winger Victor Olofsson went through an arduous conditioning skate in the morning to get him back into game shape after an illness kept him off the ice four days.' … [Read more...] about Sabres aren’t planning to recall a prospect with Jeff Skinner injured. Should they?

'Expressen, an evening newspaper in Sweden, reported recently that Cederqvist was considering a return to the Swedish Hockey League next season. He had one goal with four points in 19 games this season for Amerks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade forward prospect Filip Cederqvist to Canadiens