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'Just 28 seconds after Robertson’s goal, Henri Jokiharju takes a penalty. That’s another thing we see quite often from this team, make a mistake, give up a goal and then help the other team build the momentum even stronger by heading to the penalty box. You knew the Maple Leafs would score on the power play and 53 seconds later, it was tied. Now the Sabres are in full panic and … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres blow another two-goal lead, lose in Toronto

'The Sabres' losing streak extends to nine games (0-6-3) as they fall to the Capitals 4-2 Saturday night on the road. Tom Wilson scored twice on the power play to lead the way for Washington in the victory.' … [Read more...] about Sabres losing streak continues in loss to Capitals

'Buffalo had 57 shot attempts, but only 21 hit the net. During their nine-game losing streak Buffalo had six one-goal losses and this loss was one goal until the empty netter. I’ve never seen a team miss the net (18 times on Saturday) and hit as many posts as this one does. You can only imagine how many more points the Sabres would have if they could hit the net regularly on … [Read more...] about Opinion: Doing the little things poorly gave Sabres another loss

'“It’s going to be a little bit different, but I’ve spent a lot of time with those guys over the start of my career, but I’m really looking forward to it. It was a fun place to play with a lot of good memories there and I’m excited to come in there as a road team," said Malenstyn following Friday's practice.' … [Read more...] about Malenstyn looking forward to his return to Washington

'The loss marks the team's eighth-straight loss, with seven of those eight losses coming on home ice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ homestand ends with loss to Rangers

'Yes, they played the third period like they’re capable of playing, putting a lot of pressure on the Rangers defense and goaltender Igor Shersterkin. However, they got down 2-0 when Reilly Smith just put a puck into the crease to see what happens and it hit defenseman Owen Power and went in.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres lose eight-straight games to seven slumping teams

'In the team's last nine games, Buffalo is 1-for-24 with the extra man. Overall this season, the Sabres are 30th in the NHL at 14.5%.' … [Read more...] about Ruff works exclusively on Sabres’ power play during Tuesday’s practice

'The Buffalo Sabres two-goal third period lead was erased by the Detroit Red Wings, sending the Sabres to a 6-5 shootout loss on Monday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to hold lead in shootout loss to Detroit

'It just gets to the point where you have to say this team is who they are. Kevyn Adams has built a team that in the last two years plus 28 games has shown that they are mentally weak and when things get tough, they are not capable of performing.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres blow a two-goal lead and lose to Detroit

'“It comes down to how hard it is again, we’ve talked about the odd-numbered rushes we’ve had in overtime to win the game we talked to overtime against Van, we didn’t have the puck much, but we had that one glorious opportunity, but don’t succumb to why didn’t it go in? Don’t succumb to the moral victories, how about we have to do a little more, put the work ahead of anything … [Read more...] about Ruff has reached his limit with players not improving on defense

'The Buffalo Sabres lost their sixth straight game with a 5-2 loss to the Utah Hockey Club on Saturday afternoon at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres losing streak at six after loss to Utah

'Honestly it was a pathetic effort as they only had 10 shots on goal through most of the first 40 minutes. Blowing leads is becoming a nightly occurrence and Saturday was no different.' … [Read more...] about Sabres show very little in their sixth straight loss

'Adams admitted right off the bat that they need to be better than 22nd in the NHL with a points percentage of .481. It’s been two years plus 24 games that this group of core young players have been together. Adams has committed huge money and long-term contracts to many of them and at this point, it’s not looking good for some of them as there’s been a severe regression.' … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams not against trading core players to improve Sabres

'The Buffalo Sabres picked up a point, but the Winnipeg Jets were able outlast Buffalo for a 3-2 victory in overtime on Thursday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Losing streak reaches five, Sabres fall in overtime to Winnipeg

'The Buffalo Sabres played much better on Thursday, but that doesn’t matter anymore because moral victories don’t matter to a team that has proclaimed the time is now.' … [Read more...] about Two challenges go against Buffalo in their fifth straight loss