The Sporting News

'Sabres are currently paying three general managers, or the equivalent of 10 percent of the league's GMs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres suddenly fire Jason Botterill three weeks after Kim Pegula’s ‘he’s our GM’ comments

'The Sabres thought that Eichel would help turn their fortunes around when they selected him second overall in the 2015 NHL Draft. Their current playoff drought is more than twice as long as the next-longest active streak, four years for the Detroit Red Wings. That lack of success has clearly started to affect Eichel.' … [Read more...] about Sabres star Jack Eichel admits he’s frustrated with losing seasons

'“I dedicated my life to hockey because of this team. I can’t do it anymore. I’m seriously for the first time considering not being a season-ticket holder this year." he told the hosts. "Even when the team was terrible [former owner] Ted Black would come on this station and talk to fans and address concerns. I don’t need a damn camera in front of Terry Pegula every single day, … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres fan unleashes wild tirade against franchise owner on radio show

'"He will be gone for a few weeks now, we know that for sure," Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. "Of course he has been a very important catalyst to the good things that are happening here in the team and we need to fill that hole. Guys need to step up as we had the same situation with Jeff [Skinner]. It's definitely a challenging situation but we'll pull together and fill that … [Read more...] about How long is Victor Olofsson out? Injury timeline, return date, latest updates on Buffalo Sabres rookie

'The impressive move fooled defender Kevin Shattenkirk and caught goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy off-center to the puck, and his desperate lunge could not stop the Sabres' captain from increasing Buffalo's lead to 4-1.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres’ Jack Eichel dangles Kevin Shattenkirk, scores outstanding short-handed goal

'While the cause and extent of his injury are unknown, the Sabres were forced to go to battle without their most lethal weapon. Eichel was originally slotted in the starting lineup, but the late change drew Conor Sheary into the game instead.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel injury update: Buffalo Sabres captain held out with upper-body injury

'Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman mentioned Pittsburgh Penguins forward Alex Galchenyuk — who is reportedly on the trade block — as a potential target for the Sabres, who desire help at forward.' … [Read more...] about NHL trade rumors: Buffalo Sabres’ Zach Bogosian requests move, per report

'Dahlin, the 2018 first-overall pick has one goal and 16 points in 24 games for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin injury update: Buffalo Sabres defenseman out indefinitely with concussion

'The 32-year-old was originally said to be shelved between four to six weeks after he was injured on Nov. 8, but Buffalo said in a statement surgery was determined as "the appropriate next step" in Sobotka's recovery.' … [Read more...] about Vladimir Sobotka injury update: Buffalo Sabres forward out indefinitely after knee surgery

'Under the collective bargaining agreement, teams with limited salary-cap space can garner a measure of in-season cap relief by placing a sidelined player on LTIR. That allows a team to exceed the $81.5-million cap up to the injured player's annual salary-cap hit in order to bring in a replacement via trade, waiver claim, or call-up from the minors. Once the injured player is … [Read more...] about Long-term injury reserve hampering Buffalo Sabres in NHL trade market

'In Tampa's 5-2 victory over Buffalo on Monday, Dahlin was skating in the offensive zone and made a pass before Cernak came in and blindsided the 19-year-old defenseman with an elbow to the face. There was no call on the play, but Dahlin left the game, bleeding and holding his face as he headed down the tunnel.' … [Read more...] about Tampa Bay Lightning’s Erik Cernak suspended two games for elbowing Rasmus Dahlin

'Skating in the offensive zone, Dahlin had the puck in the left circle and made a pass to the halfboard right before defenseman Erik Cernak sent a blindsided elbow to the 19-year-old blueliner's head.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin injury update: Buffalo Sabres defenseman leaves game vs. Lightning with concussion

'Interestingly, all four markers came from wrist shots that snuck in underneath the crossbar.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres star Jack Eichel scores four goals, reminds hockey world how good he is

'The 32-year-old was injured in a Global Series game against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Nov. 8. He was following through on a shot in the offensive zone without the puck when Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov delivered a low-bridge hit, sending Sobotka over his back and onto the ice. Sobotka remained down while trainers came to tend to his injuries and help him to the locker … [Read more...] about Vladimir Sobotka injury update: Buffalo Sabres forward out 4-6 weeks with lower-body injury

'Sam Reinhart netted both goals for Buffalo; he now has seven goals and 13 points in 15 games this season. His second tally made it a one-goal game but the Sabres could not find the back of the net again. Linus Ullmark, one of four Swedes that suited up for Buffalo in the contest, made 31 saves, including 26 at even strength.' … [Read more...] about Lightning vs. Sabres: Victor Hedman, Nikita Kucherov lead Tampa Bay in win at 2019 NHL Global Series