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'“The severity of the momentum is too much. We get deflated as a team or they score a goal,” Eichel explains. “We have to find a way to ride it out when the momentum swings and the other team’s pressing and we’re on our heels. We have to figure out a way to bend but not break.”' … [Read more...] about Struggling Oilers, Sabres search for answers to right sinking ships

'Buffalo is a one-line team with a struggling goaltender. Sure, injuries have played a part — Rasmus Ristolainen was the league leader in time on ice when he went down to injury — but it’s not as though the Sabres were showing signs of improvement when it took them six games to earn their first win of the season. Since the tank season they’ve added Ryan O’Reilly, Kyle Okposo, … [Read more...] about Atrocious Sabres a reminder tanking guarantees nothing

'Although it’s superficially easy to build a case that Eichel has been a disappointment this season, anything more than a cursory examination reveals that for the rubbish it is. He’s an awfully good player, and by and large he’s doing good things in a difficult situation. Buffalo’s problem isn’t that Eichel isn’t doing enough; it’s that they don’t have enough players like him.' … [Read more...] about There’s nothing wrong with Jack Eichel

'Yandle didn’t not appear to be injured on the play. The hit popped his helmet off his head but he never went down to the ice and remained in the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Benoit Pouliot avoids suspension for hit on Panthers’ Yandle

'Take a drink every time you hear the announcer remark on Mittelstadt’s “typical speed.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Casey Mittelstadt scores incredible goal

'Success will be defined by the playoffs for the Sabres this season, but missing out may not necessarily constitute a disappointment. As long as they are in the playoff race until late in the season there will finally be a sign of life here. But the Eastern Conference will be a tough top eight to crack.' … [Read more...] about 2017-18 NHL Team Preview: Buffalo Sabres

'The 19-year-old winger was held out of the Prospects Challenge for precautionary reasons a week ago but Sabres general manager Jason Botterill said at the time he was hopeful the talented Swede would be ready for the start of camp.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Alexander Nylander week-to-week with lower-body injury

'The eighth overall pick in 2016 compiled 28 points (10 goals, 18 assists) in 65 games for the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League last season. In four career games with the Sabres, the 19-year-old has recorded one assist and a minus-two rating.' … [Read more...] about Nylander out of Prospects Challenge with lower-body injury

'Despite being waived several times, he found success with the AHL’s Toronto Marlies, scoring 44 points in 38 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign forward Seth Griffith to one-year contract

'Foligno is a pending restricted free agent coming off a season where he set career highs in games played (80), goals (13) and shots on goal (97).' … [Read more...] about Wild trade Scandella, Pominville to Sabres for Ennis, Foligno

'Poor communication with players has been cited as a reason why things didn't work out with Bylsma, and Botterill drilled home the importance of a coach's ability to interact with his room, especially the core players.' … [Read more...] about 6 major priorities for rookie Sabres GM Jason Botterill

'The Sabres kept quiet about specifics when it came to Okposo's health, but later said the forward was undergoing several tests to determine what, exactly, was wrong.' … [Read more...] about Report: Reaction to medication sent Sabres’ Okposo to ICU

'"The other concern in Buffalo is that they find a coach who can manage Jack Eichel," added Kypreos. "Tocchet has got a great relationship with Sidney Crosby and many believe that he has helped Sid's leadership go to another level.' … [Read more...] about Sabres expected to name Jason Botterill next general manager

'The list of candidates includes current Calgary Flames assistant general manager Craig Conroy as well as two people from the Pittsburgh Penguins organization: Jason Botterill, the associate general manager, and assistant GM Bill Guerin. Also included on the list is Paul Fenton (Nashville Predators), Tom Fitzgerald (New Jersey Devils), Michael Futa (Los Angeles Kings) and Bill … [Read more...] about List of seven potential GMs connected to the Buffalo Sabres

'Drury, who is currently the assistant GM with the New York Rangers, played three seasons in Buffalo from 2003-2007.' … [Read more...] about Chris Drury won’t interview for vacant Sabres GM position