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'“First, it was an absolute honor,” Tuch said following practice Wednesday in LECOM Harborcenter. “It’s nothing I take lightly, and I try to wear it with pride every single night. I was really excited for the opportunity, but at the same time, it’s just a letter on the chest. It doesn’t affect anything that I do or how I play or how I am around the locker room or with my … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch’s leadership earned the Sabres winger the ‘honor’ of alternate captain

'There was plenty of time for the Sabres to mount a comeback. They were only down by three goals and have overcome larger deficits. Yet their coach, Don Granato, saw an alarming lack of confidence from his players after they fell behind to an opponent that had a 10-game point streak and six consecutive wins.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres’ shaky goaltending, ‘disappointing’ play ends short-lived win streak

'“It’s definitely been a little crazy,” center Casey Mittelstadt said with a pained smile after Tuesday’s morning skate. “But as players, you don’t really look at it that way. You just try to look at the next day, do what you can, worry about what you can control and just continue to move forward and try to get better.”' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres are left in scramble mode after a wacky first half

'“It’s going to be a really good battle. It’s gonna be a man’s game for 60 minutes,” Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin said after practice Monday in KeyBank Center. “We have to stay in structure. It’s going to be a real mature game. It’s whoever makes the mistake is going to lose.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres face major test to open homestand in surging Kraken

'“He made sure everyone continued to believe,” Czechia coach Patrik Augusta said of Kulich after he helped his teammates score six consecutive goals to defeat Finland, 8-5, and medal at the tournament for a second straight year. “Even if they made mistakes, he kept telling them it was possible. The guys on the bench were discouraged after the fifth goal, but there was still … [Read more...] about Jiri Kulich, Noah Ostlund shine as Sabres’ prospect riches on display at World Juniors

'The Sabres improved to 2-0 in the new year by pulling out a pulsating 3-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday night in PPG Paints Arena. Zemgus Girgensons scored the tiebreaking goal with 4:38 to play, and Ukko-Pekka Lukkonen was spectacular in net, making 40 saves.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres overcome Pens and finally forge a two-game winning streak

'There are plenty of soft opponents coming up from the bottom of the standings and many at home. The computers look at that as a very good thing, but they don’t watch the Sabres every day. We know otherwise. We just saw them get outscored, 14-5, in losses to Columbus and Ottawa and they entered the weekend 28th in the NHL in points at home.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: It’s only January but long homestand feels like Sabres’ last chance

'It was just the third time all season the Sabres had multiple goals with the man advantage in a game – and the first time in a win.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Power play provides a boost with two-goal night in Montreal

'This season hasn’t gone like Dahlin envisioned. The 2018 No. 1 draft pick wanted to will the Sabres into the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but they are 16-19-4 after their win Thursday night in Montreal. He quarterbacks a power play that’s struggled to replicate its success from late in 2022, and he’s endured more frustrating nights in the defensive zone.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin’s third All-Star nod a source of pride for the Sabres defenseman

'Six Sabres had multiple points, led by Jeff Skinner's goal and three assists. Quinn increased Buffalo’s lead to 3-1 with his shot off the post and in early in the third period; Thompson had two goals and an assist; Rasmus Dahlin added an empty-net goal; and Alex Tuch had a pair of assists. Buffalo had 38 shots on net, scored twice on the power play to break out of a slump and … [Read more...] about Observations: Devon Levi helps Sabres secure 6-1 win in ‘special’ homecoming

'This group is weighed down by external pressure. The expectations inside and outside the dressing room. The franchise’s utterly disastrous playoff drought. The feeling of several of the key players that have to play up to the level of their bloated new contracts – instead of just playing the same way that got them those deals.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Don Granato’s trip to the video shows last year’s swagger that Sabres are missing

'The Buffalo Sabres’ No. 1 draft pick in 2022 was the centerpiece of a major trade Thursday as the Wenatchee (Wash.) Wild sent him to the Moose Jaw Warriors for seven draft picks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Matt Savoie is centerpiece of blockbuster WHL trade

'“That’s going to be super-special. Being in that building will be really, really cool,” Levi said after practice Wednesday in KeyBank Center. “Last time I’ve been in there, it’s probably a while back when I was a kid watching the Habs game. It will be cool to be on the other side of it."' … [Read more...] about As Sabres settle into having two goalies, Devon Levi prepares for his Montreal homecoming

'Doctors cleared Thompson to return for a game against Detroit on Dec. 5, but with one bothersome caveat: He had to wear a brace on his left hand.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson finally ‘back to normal’ after shedding bothersome brace

'“Even in-game, you feel like you would in the press box or as a defensive coordinator or something like that, absolutely a different perspective when it came to puck drop and game time,” said Granato. “Fortunate we were able to have Seth come in and keep everybody in their spots and keep moving with some continuity.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Don Granato returns to work after missing 2 games with illness