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'It was the first time in a week that Skinner had skated with the team because he’s been working his way back from an upper-body injury that he suffered when he was checked into the boards by Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon in Denver.' … [Read more...] about Sabres finally healthier up front with Jeff Skinner, Jordan Greenway close to returning

'The scene was ugly. The Sabres were trailing 7-1 with 12:05 left in the second period. Fans bellowed Bronx cheers.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Boos erupt from crowd as Blue Jackets embarrass Sabres 9-4

'When Adams woke up Tuesday, the Sabres’ general manager was running a team that was seventh in the Atlantic Division and 14th in the Eastern Conference. The fans didn’t expect that to happen. Neither did the GM.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: GM Kevyn Adams shares fans’ pain, but Sabres’ plan feels on the brink yet again

'“I think that was the biggest thing in this recovery was kind of not pushing it,” Quinn said. “Just with the risk of kind of coming back too early. ... You want to do more, but you can’t really until the proper time is given.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Quinn makes season debut as Jacob Bryson clears waivers

'It goes through head coach Don Granato, who hasn’t lost this team because we see games like Friday in Vegas. But he hasn’t gotten them to play with any consistency either. After Saturday’s 2-0 loss in Arizona, the Sabres are 1-9-3 in the next game after a victory.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: There’s lots of blame to go around as Sabres can’t snap struggles

'Quinn, who suffered a torn Achilles during an off-ice workout in June, has been out of the lineup ever since but has been doing rehab skates and traveling with the team for about a month. He initially returned to practice Nov. 22 in Washington and has regularly been since on the ice since.' … [Read more...] about Jack Quinn could return to the Sabres’ lineup as soon as Tuesday night

'“With everything going on in the world today, you would think there would be a decline, but sales are strong and they’re even stronger when Buffalo teams are doing better,” Marasciulo said. “When there is an ugly loss, the topic of conversation with people at the store is, ‘It was a rough game, I don’t know if I should buy this?’”' … [Read more...] about Buffalo sports teams winning doesn’t make holiday sales, but they sure do help

'The Sabres’ .453 points percentage through 32 games is the third-worst mark in the Eastern Conference. They beat the best team in the NHL one night earlier, the defending Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights, only to lose a game in which they generated enough scoring opportunities to win.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres suffer another ‘frustrating’ loss after UPL’s game-changing mistake

'Across 21 games, Benson has four goals and 10 points while averaging 14:59 of ice time per game. His presence became even more important for Buffalo when it had to place winger Jeff Skinner on injured reserve Thursday. And, for those wondering how Benson feels about the decision, rest assured that he’s thrilled to be in the NHL less than six months after he was drafted 13th … [Read more...] about Zach Benson’s latest heroics show why Sabres elected to not send him to World Juniors

'Buffalo (13-15-3) delivered a complete performance after its brutal loss Wednesday night in Colorado to the Avalanche, but it wouldn't have happened without the stellar goaltending of Devon Levi, who made 32 saves against Vegas. Mittelstadt added his second goal, an empty-netter, to secure the win.' … [Read more...] about Devon Levi stellar in Sabres’ stunning win over defending Cup champions

'“I think he’s [capable of] more than just playing on the fourth line, killing penalties. Sees the ice really well and has offensive talent. Really composed with the puck. For me, at least, I hope they can get him in more of an offensive position because he’s a pretty damn good player.”' … [Read more...] about Still on Sabres’ fourth line, Peyton Krebs doing whatever it takes to ‘evolve’

'Benson departing Buffalo became even more unlikely during the 5-1 loss to Colorado when Sabres winger Jeff Skinner was lost to an upper-body injury. The team placed Skinner on injured reserve Thursday and recalled winger Brett Murray. Skinner is tied with JJ Peterka for the team lead in goals (12) and is tied for second in points (22).' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Zach Benson will be needed in Buffalo’s top six with Jeff Skinner on IR

'It began one of the Sabres’ worst periods through 30 games this season. They were down three goals before they even had a shot on goal. For whatever reason, none of their forwards or defensemen followed the game plan that helped Buffalo build a three-game point streak, including wins over Boston and Arizona.' … [Read more...] about Another lopsided first period dooms Sabres in loss to Avalanche in Colorado

'His 717 regular-season games between 2011 and 2023 rank eighth in franchise history. Only one defenseman has played more NHL games for the Avalanche or Quebec Nordiques: Adam Foote.' … [Read more...] about A mentor for young Sabres, Erik Johnson celebrated for ‘huge’ role in Avs’ Cup win

'The Sabres have averaged a 5.0 rating for the 26 games carried on MSG and the one on TNT. That’s in the range of last season’s average of 5.4, which was up 38% from the 3.9 rating the games averaged in the 2021-22.' … [Read more...] about Alan Pergament: Buffalo Sabres TV ratings are in ballpark of last season’s numbers