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'"I don't think we play very smart," Ristolainen said. "We make really stupid mistakes that lead to way too many odd-man rushes every game, and a team like Pittsburgh, they have skill up front and they had way too many odd-man rushes. I think we should keep it very simple."' … [Read more...] about 5 takeaways | Turnovers prove costly in loss to Pens

'Buffalo is 0-13-2 over the last 15 games. The team's last win came on February 23.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn: Sabres 2 – Penguins 5

'Houser, 28, joined the organization in 2018-19 when he signed an AHL deal with the Rochester Americans and has primarily manned the net for the Sabres' ECHL affiliate, the Cincinnati Cyclones.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Houser from taxi squad

'Teams are required to carry at least one goaltender on the taxi squad this season, prompting Luukkonen to get the call on Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about ‘I’m just trying to learn’ | Luukkonen hopes to benefit on taxi squad

'Sabres interim coach Don Granato said he expects Ullmark to need more days of practice before a decision can be made on a potential return to the lineup. The team is also without goaltender Carter Hutton, who traveled back to Buffalo for further evaluation after sustaining an injury on Monday.' … [Read more...] about Ullmark returns to practice while Hutton undergoes further evaluations

'Sabres interim coach Don Granato said after practice on Tuesday that the team plans to dress Dustin Tokarski and Michael Houser as its two goaltenders against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday. Teams are required to carry at least one goaltender on their taxi squad this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reassign Luukkonen to taxi squad

'Buffalo was outshot 40-19.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn: Sabres 3 – Rangers 5

'Dustin Tokarski entered the game in place of Hutton and allowed four goals on 37 shots. The Sabres erased a 3-1 deficit early in the third period on the strength of goals from Dylan Cozens and Jeff Skinner, but a power-play goal from Chris Kreider - his second of the game - put the Rangers ahead for good, extending the Sabres' winless streak to 14 games (0-12-2).' … [Read more...] about 5 takeaways | Tokarski replaces injured Hutton in loss to Rangers

'Asplund has appeared in five games this season, tallying one goal and averaging 11:40 of ice time. He skated on a line with Riley Sheahan and Kyle Okposo during Buffalo's two most recent practices.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Asplund, Tokarski from taxi squad

'"I think just keeping a lot of movement out there, making sure we're playing with a fast pace, keeping our speed up," Thompson said. "And he stresses offense quite a bit. I think that's something we've been struggling with. We've got to find ways to score. Hopefully that's something we can add to our game."' … [Read more...] about Interim coaching staff focused on pace, connectivity

'Fogarty has appeared in one game with the Sabres this season. He has eight points (5+3) in 10 games with the Amerks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Fogarty, Houser to taxi squad

'"I'd like to thank Jonas for his contributions to the Sabres organization over the last seven years," Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams said. "He has worked hard to develop into the professional he is and I wish him all the best in the future."' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire 6th-round pick in trade with Avalanche

'As a result of four additional Boston Bruins players entering the NHL's COVID Protocols earlier today, Boston's games tomorrow against the Sabres and Tuesday versus the New York Islanders will be postponed.' … [Read more...] about Sabres game against Bruins on March 20 postponed

'The Sabres previously experienced a 15-day pause in February after hosting the Devils on Jan. 31. The Devils had six players marked as COVID-related absences entering that game. The Sabres had nine players enter COVID protocol over the ensuing week, eight of whom tested positive.' … [Read more...] about ‘It is challenging’ | Sabres react to Saturday’s postponement

'Houser, 28, joined the organization in 2018-19 when he signed an AHL deal with the Rochester Americans. He has primarily manned the net for the Sabres' ECHL affiliate, the Cincinnati Cyclones. Cincinnati opted out of the 2020-21 season so Houser has been on the Amerks' roster this year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Houser to one-year deal