The Sporting News

'Sabres fans are loyal, and they've waited for this. Now it's here, back in the playoffs, Game 1 at home.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notch another special feat in magical season

'"The Buffalo Sabres are surging right now, but defenseman Bowen Byram may still ultimately want a new destination in the long run," Di Marco wrote. Signing just a two-year contract extension last summer and rumored to want to have more of an opportunity to be a legit no. 1 defender, he may chase another situation. Oh, and the Sabres still are overloaded with top-four, … [Read more...] about Sabres’ magic season may not prevent offseason blockbuster trade

'The Sabres are going to the playoffs because Gabe Perrault scored a hat trick for New York in a 4-1 win over Detroit.' … [Read more...] about How Rangers clinched Sabres their first playoff spot in 15 years without Buffalo even playing

'It became official on Saturday: This is the first year that the Bills and Sabres both make the playoffs at the same time since 1999-2000.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Bills make Buffalo sports history not done in 26 years

'"Buffalo will surely point to Nick Schmaltz’s new eight-year, $8 million-AAV contract with the Utah Mammoth as a top comparable for Tuch, but he could probably command eight figures on the open market," Gould writes. "Again, it’s not as though the Sabres can’t afford that, but we’ve seen so many teams come to regret signing power forwards deep into their 30s at big money. It’s … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Alex Tuch gets $64 million contract update before playoffs

'The Sabres' magic number entering the night is two points. A win would get them there.' … [Read more...] about How Sabres can clinch playoff spot vs. Senators to end 14-year drought

'It's still hard to believe that the Sabres have reached this point after a mediocre start to the season made it look like yet another season of disappointment in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make 100-point history for first time in more than a decade, setting up playoff clinching chance

'And on this Tuesday night in particular, a lot can happen. The Sabres can drop their magic number as low as 3.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ quest to end 14-year playoff drought has massive stakes tonight

'"Laberge is one tough customer," Ellis writes. "The offensive defender recently broke past the 50-point mark for the first time in his three-year junior career while looking much more engaged with and without the puck than we saw in the past. Laberge is a well-rounded blueliner who isn’t spectacular in any specific category but has often proven himself capable of being one of … [Read more...] about Sabres’ 5th-round pick in Newfoundland earns huge praise toward NHL future

'The trickiest part may be aligning whether Buffalo really wants to keep him long term versus what his play dictates the Sabres should do.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Alex Tuch future plans get update from Elliotte Friedman

'If this was yet another rebuilding season for the Sabres, maybe McCarthy would come straight to the NHL. Given Buffalo's spot in the standings and bulked-up defense group that was bolstered at the trade deadline, it seems more likely that McCarthy will head to the Amerks now and try to prove he belongs at the AHL level first.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign college star to $1 million contract

'Sabres star defenseman Rasmus Dahlin shared with reporters on Saturday that he and his teammates stick up for each other better this season because their brotherhood has gotten stronger. How'd they strengthen brotherhood? "Drink beers," Dahlin said. Fair enough. Clearly it worked.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reveal how beer has led to their special season

'"Each win, and each inch of daylight north of the playoff bubble, made the decision to keep Alex Tuch easier, even if he’s an own rental," Larkin writes. "But now the Sabres have, hopefully, many more months to win Tuch’s heart. He had already expressed a strong desire to stay in Buffalo before the season started; if he can do so knowing he’s part of a Stanley Cup contender, … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Alex Tuch gets $10 million contract update after no trade

'On Thursday night, Malenstyn reached a top speed of 24.94 miles per hour.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ winger sets new NHL record for fastest skating speed

'And then these two Eastern Conference front-runners proceeded to play one of the wildest hockey games you'll ever see.' … [Read more...] about How Sabres won an insane 8-7, fight-filled game with Lightning