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'Buffalo won its seventh straight game at home for the first time since 1999 and its fifth in a row overall for the first time since January 2023. The Sabres are 13-2 in their last 15 at home, and 22-14-3 downtown for the season, their most wins on home ice since the 2009-10 campaign.' … [Read more...] about Sabres officially eliminated from playoffs yet again despite solid win over Canes

'“Sometimes I let the emotions get the best of me,” he admitted. “I’m a pretty emotional player. I play with high energy. There’s a time and a place to cross-check a guy in the head and sometimes I kind of cross that line. It’s finding the perfect balance of when you can get away with something and when you can’t.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ beloved ‘little rat,’ Zach Benson, may be close to offensive breakthrough

'The county’s biggest costs associated with the arena are related to liability and security costs. In 2023, the County Legislature approved an arena security agreement for the team to pay an escalating sum, equivalent to $1.38 million over the next four years. But that agreement is good for only as long as the county owns the building, said Poloncarz, adding that he is not … [Read more...] about Poloncarz says Erie County should give up Sabres arena ownership, like with Bills stadium

'Thompson has 43 goals on the season, and nine in his last molten six games. With six games left starting here Tuesday night against Carolina, he’s not discounting a push to 50. And he’s had the puck so much lately, you should only doubt him at your peril.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: As Sabres marvel at Alex Ovechkin, Tage Thompson is on his own pursuits, too

'Ruff delivered a stern reminder during the first intermission, and his players responded with the type of effort that was missing earlier this season. Tage Thompson sparked a three-goal second period for the Sabres, and he added two goals to complete the hat trick as they pulled away for a 6-3 win against the Bruins.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rebound from rocky start to help UPL win in his return to the crease: Takeaways

'"Incredible feat," Ruff said late Sunday afternoon while speaking to reporters prior to the game. "The number of goals, the run he's been on this year is an incredible run. So congrats to him. What an incredible accomplishment to pass."' … [Read more...] about Lindy Ruff on Alex Ovechkin’s record-breaking goal: ‘Incredible feat’

'Good for Reimer, not so great for the organization given UPL’s long-term contract.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: James Reimer’s play is another unlikely scenario in bizarre Sabres season

'The Lightning were 18-6-2 in their previous 26 games and 35-1-1 when leading at the second intermission. The Sabres showed what they can accomplish as a team when they commit to the smart, disciplined approach that coach Lindy Ruff has been pushing them to adopt since the season began in October.' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson’s 40th goal a reminder that offense isn’t a problem for Sabres: Takeaways

'The Bruins fired coach Jim Montgomery in November and he was immediately swooped up by St. Louis, where he entered the weekend on an 11-game win streak. Montgomery didn’t make a mess of contract negotiations with goaltender Jeremy Swayman. That was the fault of Sweeney and team president Cam Neely. Interim coach Joe Sacco hasn’t gotten the job done and it seems like the Bruins … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Bruins finally took the step back but Sabres didn’t capitalize on it

'“Nothing but good, the way he’s played, the way he’s defended while he’s operated with the puck,” the Ruff said. “He’s put together a real good year. I think it’s just a player finding his path and he feels comfortable. It’s a hard league to play in, but he’s progressed, and he’s pushed himself to where he’s become one of the top players down there.”' … [Read more...] about Red-hot in Rochester, Sabres give Noah Ostlund, 21, his first NHL call

'A week after that dinner, on the night that Gretzky broke the record instead, Perreault had a hat trick that staked the Sabres to a 3-1 lead. The old lion roared – and then, after the Edmonton Oilers had tied it, 3-3, their young lion roared back.' … [Read more...] about Erik Brady: Ovechkin’s chase of Gretzky recalls Gretzky’s chase of Esposito – in Buffalo

'The Sabres need to keep pushing with another back-to-back coming this weekend in KeyBank Center against Tampa Bay and Boston. Most opponents other than the Bruins are fighting hard for their playoff positions. Individuals on both sides are striving for key numbers. And while late-season games aren’t predictors of future success, they’re absolutely used as evaluation tools.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: What impact does this run of good hockey have on the Sabres next season?

'“If I’m scoring, I’m helping the team in that aspect,” said Thompson, who signed a seven-year contract with Buffalo in August 2022. “Obviously, I want to continue to improve other parts of my game, but we haven’t won since I’ve been here so there’s a lot more I can do. I have to continue to grow and get better. When you’re scoring, it’s nice. It helps the team. Obviously, … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson scores 39th in win, but ‘winning is first priority’: Takeaways from Ottawa

'The St. Joe’s graduate was in the process of buying a house in Western New York. His one-year contract expires in July, but he became a respected voice and beloved teammate since the Sabres’ season began in Prague.' … [Read more...] about ‘Surprised’ by trade, Buffalo’s Dennis Gilbert adjusting to different role with Senators

'That is up $980 million from last year, despite all the money Pegula is pouring into building a $2.2 billion stadium under construction in Orchard Park.' … [Read more...] about Pegula’s net worth up to projected $7.6B, according to Forbes