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'With winger Alex Tuch returning from a lower-body injury, the Sabres had to create a spot up front. So for first time in his four-year NHL career, Olofsson was scratched.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make struggling Victor Olofsson healthy scratch against Maple Leafs

'Samuelsson is week to week, according to the team. Meanwhile, Dahlin, his defense partner, is day to day. They both finished Saturday afternoon’s 2-1 overtime loss to the New York Rangers. Samuelsson briefly left the game after blocking a shot in the first period.' … [Read more...] about As Alex Tuch nears return, Sabres lose top D Mattias Samuelsson, Rasmus Dahlin to injuries

'“There’s a lot of stuff, unfortunately, that has impacted him in challenging ways that have been out of his control,” Granato said. “The game, a couple of injuries. He hasn’t had injuries in his career really until this season."' … [Read more...] about Goalie Eric Comrie injured again in rough first season with Sabres

'With barely a month left, they’ve dropped seven points behind out of a wild card spot and have two other teams ahead of them. Right now, the chances of them roaring up the standings and ending their 11-year playoff drought are slim.' … [Read more...] about Sabres end critical week with OT loss to Rangers: ‘We need to play that way’

'“Ever since I got into the league, people have been focusing on that I haven’t scored five-on-five,” he said. “I think this year I have and I’ve proven to myself that I can be a good player five-on-five, too, and not only on the power play. So definitely I feel a lot more confident, even though I didn’t score for a while, I feel like I’ve been creating chances that I should’ve … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Victor Olofsson experiencing up-and-down, career-best season

'“They’re pressing for offense and they’re pressing and it’s just allowing us to be more vulnerable,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “Unfortunately, we’re always going to be in a process and right now, these have to be learning moments. These have to be moments you gain experience through. And they will be. We’re going to bring it to their attention. We’re going to focus on it. … [Read more...] about Sabres feel they can learn from blowout loss to Stars

'The Sabres looked downright awful throughout Thursday’s embarrassing 10-4 loss to the Dallas Stars, their third straight setback and fifth in the last six games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall behind early, implode late in ugly loss to Stars: ‘A little bit lifeless’

'“So I want to see how that transpires and I think that’s something that we’ll look at and use at various points – sometimes matchups, but overall get acclimated to that because you put a matchup against the Thompson line, that’s a whole other element now you have to deal with.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Jordan Greenway moves to top line; Riley Stillman returns

'The goalie had been used sparingly following his return from a lower-body injury that sidelined him seven weeks. After playing Jan. 10, he sat out eight straight games before earning the nod against his old team. He stopped 19 shots that night, helping the Sabres extend their winning streak to five contests. Then Comrie, 27, watched the next four games. The cycle has repeated … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Eric Comrie in midst of unusual winning streak

'“These lessons that I’ve learned this year have been different lessons than I learned last year,” Levi said last month. “It’s been an amazing year so far. The ups and the downs is what makes it so fun."' … [Read more...] about Prospect Devon Levi enjoying season of growth, excited about Sabres’ future

'Sabres winger Casey Mittelstadt said: “(We had) a couple breakdowns against probably the best player in the world, it’ll cost you. Other than that, I thought we played well, dictated the pace and had the better chances."' … [Read more...] about Connor McDavid burns Sabres for two goals in Oilers’ win

'“He’s seeing that maybe … I haven’t been playing to who I am, and I think he sees something that he can help and that he can maybe take the leash off me a bit,” Greenway said. “… I think he knows I’m ready to go, I’m ready to take the next step, I’m ready to help the team. I think that’s really what you want out of a player."' … [Read more...] about Jordan Greenway could enjoy career-changing opportunity with Sabres

'Adams was asked specifically about Savoie, the ninth overall pick, and Kulich, the 28th pick, during his chat with the media Friday. It’s probably fair to lump Noah Ostlund, the 16th pick last year, and some other prospects in the off-limits category.' … [Read more...] about Matt Savoie, Jiri Kulich and likely other Sabres prospects off limits in trades

'“We needed that focus, we needed to be dialed in and really stay consistent,” coach Don Granato said after the Sabres ended their two-game losing streak. “… There was a lot to fight through to make sure we were steadfast and how we wanted to play with pace and pressure, and a lot of things that could’ve caused ups and downs and distractions, I commend our guys staying very … [Read more...] about Sabres maintain focus, bounce back by beating Lightning: ‘We needed that’

'“There’s lots of players in the league I’m very familiar with and coached,” Granato said of Greenway, who was acquired from the Minnesota Wild prior to Friday’s trade deadline. “And you know the players. You learn them. But the players that you had before they came into the NHL, you get to see them completely different.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres believe Jordan Greenway can reach new levels: ‘A lot of potential’