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'I thought the Sabres played well enough to get at least a point on Wednesday night. If they carry the same effort into Friday night against the Vegas Golden Knights, they should get rewarded with a two point night.' … [Read more...] about Strong effort not enough in Sabres loss to Colorado

'Simmonds had to waive his no-trade clause and he said, “It’s the young talent on this team and I think they’re going in the right direction and I thought I could be a piece that could ultimately help this team get into the playoffs.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Simmonds is glad to be in Buffalo

'"[We're] excited about bringing in a veteran player such as Wayne Simmonds. We've talked a lot about this group playing meaningful games. For Wayne, playing meaningful games in the month of March and April is something that he's very accustomed to. I think you've heard Ralph [Krueger] talk a lot about net-front presence, playing a physical game. I think these are things that … [Read more...] about Botterill is focused on his team’s progression heading into the month of March

'The winger is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Rodrigues, Sheary to Pittsburgh for Dominik Kahun

'TSN's Pierre LeBrun adds to the depth of this trade by saying that the Devils will retain 50% of his current salary, which will add $2.5 million to the Sabres' salary cap. LeBrun also adds that there are no talks of a contract extension in place with Simmonds, but it's certainly a possibility for the pending unrestricted free agent this summer.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Wayne Simmonds from the Devils

'In goal, Jonas Johansson was the star of the game, stopping 25 of 26 shots that he faced to earn his first win in the National Hockey League.' … [Read more...] about Okposo’s two goals lift Buffalo to a 2-1 win over Winnipeg

'The blue and gold played solid defensively over the final 10 minutes of the game. The Jets last shot on goal came thanks to Mark Scheifele with 9:24 to go in regulation. From that point forward, Buffalo protected the puck and the front of the net well so that Johansson was not forced to make any more big saves.' … [Read more...] about Sabres use another strong defensive effort to win twice

'It didn't take the Sabres long to take the early 1-0 advantage when Zemgus Girgensons potted his 11th goal of the season just 14 seconds into the game. The 26-year-old managed to get to the front of the net, and linemate Kyle Okposo managed to feed a nice pass from behind the net to Girgensons, who fired his shot through the five-hole of Penguins goalie Tristan Jarry.' … [Read more...] about Sabres dominate the Penguins with a 5-2 win in Pittsburgh

'The Sabres had the better of the play to start all three periods in this game. Sheary and Jimmy Vesey nearly combined to extend Buffalo’s lead back to three goals on their first shift of the frame. Jarry had to come up with a save on Vesey right at the top of the blue paint.' … [Read more...] about Plenty to like from Sabres 5-2 win in Pittsburgh

'In 243 career games with the Sabres, Bogosian has scored 13 goals and registered 54 assists for 67 points, but has missed a total of 170 games as a healthy scratch or due to a number of injuries suffered throughout his entire career.' … [Read more...] about Sabres terminate Bogosian’s contract after clearing unconditional waivers

'According to TSN hockey insider Darren Dreger while on with The Instigators on Friday, once Bogosian becomes a free agent, he will have until 3 p.m. on Monday to sign with a new team in order for him to be eligible to play for the rest of the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place Bogosian on unconditional waivers to terminate his contract

'"He still wants to add a player, a forward with term. He's had so many conversations with a number of different clubs, and we've speculated on the possibility of [Vincent] Trocheck of the Florida [Panthers] or maybe Kyle Palmieri of [the New Jersey Devils]. That makes more sense, to me, in the offseason than it does right now, but I still think Botterill needs that financial … [Read more...] about Dreger: Botterill still wants to add a forward with term

'"But in the coaching room, I have to tell you that we are fighting to still make something special out of this season, we haven't given up on anything that we're doing here, our picture remains small in the coaching room and the players. But with Jason, of course, I drift into the bigger picture on a regular basis and we will continue to try to improve the roster if we can, … [Read more...] about Looming trade deadline not affecting the Sabres’ locker room

'"But in the coaching room, I have to tell you that we are fighting to still make something special out of this season, we ahven't given up on anything that we're doing here, our picture remains small in the coaching room and the players. But with Jason, of course, I drift into the bigger picture on a regular basis and we will continue to try to improve the roster if we can, … [Read more...] about Krueger: ‘When a player is not producing, nobody is happy’

'For the second time in less than a month, the Buffalo Sabres could not solve the lowly Ottawa Senators.' … [Read more...] about Sabres can’t solve the Senators again, fall 7-4 in Ottawa