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'Three wins in three stops, leading to one early-season question frequently scorned Western New Yorkers are likely scared to ask themselves: Is this Sabres team for real?' … [Read more...] about NHL Weekend Takeaways: Beleaguered Sabres fans talking proud

'Thompson has had his share of challenges both at and away from the rink. Growing up, his family was always on the move — he’s lived in Arizona, Alaska and a lot of places in between — thanks to the fact Thompson’s dad, Brent, played and coached in a handful of hockey leagues, including 121 contests as a defenceman in the NHL. Everywhere he went, though, Tage had his best pal, … [Read more...] about The long game

'Tkachuk took a pair of minor penalties in the game, including a roughing minor for his role in a game-ending dust-up. Several Sabres, including Dylan Cozens (who also earned a penalty for his role), Tuch, Rasmus Dahlin, and Jeff Skinner went after Tkachuk following the final buzzer – a fitting ending to what was a chippy, back-and-forth game with the kind of emotion often … [Read more...] about Panthers’ Matthew Tkachuk incites Sabres’ ire in first Atlantic clash

'“The size, first of all,” Rasmus Dahlin, a fellow first-overall draft pick, said is what he noticed about the new guy. “Then how he skates with the size and how he handles the puck. There’s not a lot of defencemen like that.”' … [Read more...] about Why Owen Power’s debut signals ‘a bright future’ in Buffalo, finally

'“He's just sticking up for his star centreman, too,” Cozens said about Bunting. “Good on him for that, but I think there's different ways he could have gone about it if he really wanted to fight.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Cozens explains decision to defend Dahlin after Matthews cross-check

'“You’re on the ice, the wind’s blowing, you’re cold, you’re all bundled up, and kinda the pure joy of hockey takes over,” Anderson says.' … [Read more...] about Why Maple Leafs–Sabres Classic ‘feels like so much more’ than a game

'"It's really hard to put a timeline on [when the Sabres will contend again]," Sabres GM Kevyn Adams said Thursday. "So much still has to crystallize and come together but the expectation is we're going to build and build and we're going to keep challenging each other and holding each other accountable and I truly believe when you get the culture right and add to the talent in … [Read more...] about Adams, Sabres hoping this is last new dawn with Eichel trade concluded

'“(When I first came to Buffalo) the people here opened their arms to me. It was great be a part of the community. The people here are obviously very passionate about their sports, both the Bills and the Sabres, and they care. This business is based on winning and losing and we didn’t do enough winning. That’s probably where it went wrong. I really wish that we had won more for … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel discusses trade request, desire for disc replacement surgery

'To truly understand what Buffalo is getting in Krebs it’s important to look back, not just at the player, but the talented family he’s a part of. At a young age, Peyton was destined for greatness. He was the first player selected in the 2016 WHL bantam draft, and in his rookie season (2017-18), managed to put up 17 goals for 54 points in 67 games on a Kootenay team that … [Read more...] about NHL Prospect Notebook: What the Sabres are getting in Peyton Krebs

'Coach Darryl Sutter, who covets middlemen above all else, would salivate over the prospect of having Eichel and Elias Lindholm anchoring a top six that would suddenly be one of the loop’s most formidable groups.' … [Read more...] about The pros and cons of a potential Flames deal for Jack Eichel

'Brisson confirmed there are teams in the league willing to allow Eichel to go through with ADR, which will hopefully help facilitate a trade.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel’s new agent Pat Brisson updates latest on Sabres star

'“It’s another medical problem there too,” Lehner said. “I mean the (expletive) they did to some of the players when I was there – and especially to me regarding my ankle – I mean it was crazy, man. I had a high ankle sprain they had me on the bike one week after. One week after I had my fully torn everything, worst-grade ankle sprain, one week after they put me on the bike in … [Read more...] about Lehner sympathizes with Eichel’s injury rift with Sabres

'They wouldn’t comment further about Eichel’s status. He’s skating, but it’s believed he will still need surgery — although the Sabres haven’t approved his preferred choice, a disc replacement.' … [Read more...] about Big week for potential Jack Eichel trade, free agency predictions

'According to multiple sources, Eichel had a contentious exit interview with the organization. No one is commenting, but it’s believed he is exploring — on the advice of his medical team — an artificial disc replacement in his neck.' … [Read more...] about 31 Thoughts: What caused the ‘disconnect’ between Eichel, Sabres

'Weaker clubs like the Detroit Red Wings and Columbus Blue Jackets have glaring holes up the middle plus the type of salary cap space to accommodate Eichel’s $10-million AAV. Perhaps Rob Blake, patient thus far, will be inspired to fast-track his L.A. Kings rebuild while Drew Doughty and Anze Kopitar are still difference-makers.' … [Read more...] about Why the time for the Sabres to trade Jack Eichel is now