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'Sunday's 6-3 win over the San Jose Sharks in KeyBank Center was a good start. It wasn't any sort of perfect performance, not even close. But it more than got the job done.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres took care of business against Sharks and now it’s time to take a bite out of this schedule

'“It was pretty funny,” Power recalled, letting out a chuckle at his dressing-room stall following practice Saturday. “He’s obviously a bit of a clown, but he’s such a good guy. Everybody loves him. He’s one of the best teammates I’ve ever played with.”' … [Read more...] about Mattias Samuelsson using stout defense, ‘unapologetically’ wry humor to lift Sabres

'"I guess it's exciting for fans. Some might tell you it's not exciting, that it's too nerve wracking, but it's the way the league is going," Granato said. "It's a much, much younger league. More money is going to players under 25 (that) never went to players under 25. It went to players over 30. It's just the way the league was 10 years ago. Agents put work into their younger … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: ‘Young and dumb’ is one reason for all these crazy games

'Two thoughts on the state of the Buffalo Sabres' goaltending: 1). It's far too early to give up on Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen but the question marks are rapidly growing. 2). Devon Levi better be really good. And better become NHL-ready super fast.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres have a mess in goal and need to find out more about Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen

'While Cozens’ three-point night Thursday in KeyBank Center wasn’t enough to help the Sabres overcome the defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche’s power play in a 6-4 loss, he showed again that he’s become a consistent difference-maker for Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Dylan Cozens’ breakout continues with 3-point night in Sabres’ loss

'The Sabres entered the game fifth in the NHL in goals (3.70 per game), but 28th in goals against (3.61). They were the only team in the league to have six players with at least eight goals, and they already have four in double figures. It's notable that Colorado has no player with more than eight goals.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres are no longer boring but it’s tough to win giving up all these goals

'The Buffalo Sabres blew another lead in the third period Wednesday night in Little Caesars Arena. This time, they allowed three consecutive goals in a span of 5:40.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres blow another lead, pull out win on Jack Quinn’s shootout goal

'Dahlin’s eight goals through 21 games also had him on pace to become the first NHL defenseman to score 30 or more goals in a season since Mike Green totaled 31 with the Washington Capitals in 2008-09. Housley is the only other Sabres defenseman to accomplish that feat when he scored 31 in 1983-84.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Rasmus Dahlin on pace to shatter Phil Housley’s record

'"I think it's a good opportunity for us to keep things going," center Tage Thompson, who scored his 14th goal of the season in 22 games, said after practice Tuesday. "The result isn't what we wanted last game, but I thought we played a good game. They're obviously a really talented team and they're very opportunistic. I thought we honestly outplayed them for the majority of … [Read more...] about Schedule gives Sabres no time to brood after shocking loss to Lightning

'Through all this legitimate talk of development and learning and building and finding guys who want to be here, it's important not to lose sight of one key thing: They still keep score in these games. The Buffalo Sabres have played 22 of them this year. They've won only nine.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Hard lessons continue for Sabres in frustrating thrillers vs. Lightning

'The Sabres' defense, led by Dahlin, shut down the Lightning at 5-on-5 until late in regulation. They were a different team in the final several minutes of the third period, though. Rather than continuing to pressure Tampa Bay following Skinner's goal that made it 5-3, Buffalo's forwards and defensemen backed off.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres squander late two-goal lead, fall to Lightning in overtime

'Marek’s comment is more than speculation, though. Sources told The Buffalo News on Sunday that the Sabres are among several teams that have discussed Chychrun with Coyotes General Manager Bill Armstrong. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman wrote recently that the price tag for Chychrun is expected to include a pair of first-round draft choices, either prospects chosen in recent … [Read more...] about Sources: Sabres among teams interested in Coyotes defenseman Jakob Chychrun

'You want your team to learn its lessons quickly, so it will be fascinating to see what the Sabres can do with an arduous schedule staring at them. They’re playing both participants in the 2022 Stanley Cup final here this week, meeting Tampa Bay (12-7-1) on Monday night and defending champion Colorado (12-6-1) on Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: With both Cup finalists coming to town, Sabres are staring at another massive week

'However, Sheahan soon notified Adams that he wasn’t comfortable reporting to Rochester and wanted to pursue an opportunity elsewhere. The two met Friday over breakfast where Adams told Sheahan to take time to discuss the decision with family. In the end, Sheahan still wanted a change.' … [Read more...] about Sabres move to terminate Riley Sheahan’s contract for declining to join Amerks

'The Devils are proving Ruff isn't out of touch. As we saw in Buffalo, he could play a defensive-oriented team relying on goaltending (think 1998, 1999, 2001 and 2010) and he could have a team skate like the wind (think 2006 and 2007).' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Lindy Ruff now has the depth to get New Jersey playing a style we’ve seen before