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'Levi was told by the league’s hockey operations department that he can no longer kneel in the area in front of his net because the crews need to be able to clean the ice. He countered with a possible compromise, but was quickly told to take his routine elsewhere.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: NHL forces goalie Devon Levi to move meditation routine out of slot

'If anything, the Sabres should be adding to their front-office roster by putting in place a president of hockey operations over Kevyn Adams. I’ve long advocated a veteran set of eyes and ears would be a good thing to add to the proceedings, but it is not happening because that is not a model Pegula believes in. We can disagree, but it’s his team, not mine.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Don Granato is going nowhere but still has to figure out a way to get Sabres moving

'Robinson skated 13:10, blocked two shots, helped the Sabres kill a penalty and showed how his speed will be an asset for a club that needed another big, strong winger who can make an impact on the forecheck.' … [Read more...] about Eric Robinson shows in Sabres debut that he may be what their bottom six needs

'Power, in fact, is minus-12 since Nov. 1 and his decision-making with the puck in the defensive zone has often gotten him into trouble. Power was even in Thursday’s 3-1 win at Boston, but had a much more successful game while playing with Mattias Samuelsson in the absence of injured Rasmus Dahlin.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Owen Power, Mattias Samuelsson enjoy big game as new defense partners

'“For our confidence, that’s the standard now, the way we played tonight,” Samuelsson added. “It just shows we can beat – I don’t know if they’re the best team in the league but they’re up there.”' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres’ ‘standard’ shows in complete victory over first-place Bruins

'“Not great,” Clifton, who, at 28, is the second-oldest defenseman on the Sabres, said bluntly. “I’m pretty frustrated with my game, honestly. It’s been a while now, and, obviously, I haven’t found my game. Working on that every day and trying to get it back where I can impact this team in a positive way and start winning some games early.”' … [Read more...] about Connor Clifton ‘frustrated’ by his play on Sabres’ blue line ahead of return to Boston

'“I think this is great that they care enough to put this on and get our opinions,” Surdej said. “I’m impressed that they are doing it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres fans get direct say about food at KeyBank Center

'Here’s a scenario for you: If the Sabres lose this game in regulation and Ottawa and Columbus win their games on Thursday, Buffalo would fall into last place in the Eastern Conference.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: It’s time for Sabres to show some backbone in disgraceful ‘rivalry’ with Bruins

'Robinson is on the back half of a two-year contract that has a cap hit of $1.6 million. He will be an unrestricted free agent after the season. The Sabres made room for him on the roster by sending Brandon Biro back to Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Forward Eric Robinson acquired in deal from Columbus

'Sound familiar? The Sabres' captain, Kyle Okposo, called the trend "frustrating, brushed off the notion that the team is buckling under the weight of playoff expectations and, despite their three consecutive goals, lamented that he disliked everything about their game, from body language to repetitive mistakes.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres still trying to solve ‘frustrating’ starts after another brutal loss

'Their comeback amounts to fool's good. Close doesn't count. If this group would show up for the start of games, things might be different. If this group wasn't so damn fragile when it gives up a goal to not turn it into two or three or four goals, it might get somewhere.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Tage Thompson returns out of necessity but issues continue for struggling Sabres

'“They were good. I think they’re building something good here, too,” Kane said of Adams and Granato. “They have a lot of young players. I know it’s kind of been up and down for them a little bit this year. But I think they have a bright future here. I’ve known those guys a long time. So it’s nothing really new talking to them, nothing really that changed the way I felt about … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: In wake of his contract choice, Patrick Kane lauds Buffalo’s future

'Dylan Cozens and Peyton Krebs have combined for five goals. Tage Thompson had six in 16 games. Injuries have drained head coach Don Granato’s depth and prospects from Rochester don’t seem ready to help.' … [Read more...] about Sabres mailbag: Why GM Kevyn Adams needs to move swiftly to bolster roster

'“You can’t run from it,” said Granato. “You can’t hide from it. This is part of a process, dealing with pressure. We had lots of it last year. How many times we came in here and had to fight through certain things and it’s finding a way to fight through it. I have confidence the group will do that. They have done it in the past. And I know they will in this case.”' … [Read more...] about Observations: Early deficit, Alex Tuch injury too much for Sabres to overcome

'They've already lost five times by at least four goals, with the latest stinker being Saturday's 6-2 defeat at the hands of the Carolina Hurricanes in PNC Arena. It was a game that was scoreless after 15 minutes but fell apart in the way too many have gone this season.' … [Read more...] about Observations: ‘Soft’ Sabres need their GM to do something in wake of latest stinker