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'"I really believe that he's getting more opportunities, he's getting more shots, freed up to skate more," Ruff said. "An injury kind of pushed him out there, but he was averaging less than two shots a game."' … [Read more...] about Ruff: Thompson playing with more freedom on wing

'The Buffalo Sabres got back in the win column on Tuesday evening. After another tough matchup with the Seattle Kraken Monday, the blue and gold rebounded with a promising 3-2 win in Vancouver over the Canucks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres outlast Canucks in Vancouver

'Lindy Ruff was so upset with what he saw in Monday’s loss in Seattle, he made everybody take Tuesday’s morning skate and used it as a practice, not a game day skate.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Kulich leads the Sabres to a win in Vancouver

'The Buffalo Sabres have now been swept in three-of-four season series against the Seattle Kraken.' … [Read more...] about Kraken too much to handle for Sabres

'Seattle scored three different times immediately after Buffalo had scored which is another huge weakness of this team. Jack Quinn’s shot went in off a Seattle player to make it 1-0, but former Sabre John Hayden along with Mitch Stephens completely outworked Nic Aube-Kubel, Bo Byram and Rasmus Dahlin to tie the game 27 seconds later.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres lose battles, which means a loss in Seattle

'Goalie Devon Levi was called up from the Rochester Americans on Saturday, ahead of Buffalo's four-game road trip this upcoming week out West. To make room for Levi, Ryan McLeod was put on Injured Reserve, meaning he will not play at all in the upcoming four games.' … [Read more...] about Devon Levi called up for Sabres’ four-game Western road trip

'Alex Nedeljkovic had a memorable night in goal making 40 saves, earning an assist and scoring an empty net goal to cap off the 5-2 Pittsburgh victory. He becomes the first goaltender to score a goal and assist in a single game in NHL history.' … [Read more...] about Nedeljkovic shines in win over Sabres

'For me the turning point came midway through the period with Jokiharju in the penalty box. Beck Malenstyn won a shorthanded battle and sent Zach Benson in on a breakaway. He put it right into Nedeljkovic’s pads and seconds later, Glass found himself open high in the right circle and he beat Luukkonen who was back in his net for the Pens second power play goal of the game. … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres keep Crosby off the board, but a goalie scores a goal and an assist to beat them

'"It’s a special moment, it’s pretty cool," said McLeod on Thursday after practice. "It’s cool we got the win, and it’s a moment I’ll remember for a long time."' … [Read more...] about McLeod had to wait to celebrate first NHL hat-trick

'It was a career-night for Ryan McLeod, as the Sabres forward recorded his first-career hat-trick in Buffalo's 4-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about McLeod spurs Sabres’ victory over Hurricanes

'What won them the game and prevented them giving up another three-goal lead is they finally listened to their head coach. Lindy Ruff watched his team be passive and give up goals at 3:45 of the third period and at 16:50 with the Hurricanes goaltender pulled.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres win the hard way over Carolina

'"Everybody as individuals handle it a little different," said Byram on Tuesday following practice. "I think on that team, we were an older team with a lot of veterans in the lineup. So I feel like it was a little different, but I don’t think it changes how anybody deals with it. It’s tough, at times, and things aren’t going to go your way. But at the end of the day, it’s … [Read more...] about Byram on handling adversity in NHL: ‘It’s sticking to what you know best’

'"Obviously, we did not like the loss. Didn't like the shift of mentality from how attacking and aggressive and the shooting mentality we had in that first period, and just didn't play with that same amount of urgency the rest of the game, which was disappointing, the game that we felt we had and control. But all you can do is you go back in the attack some areas of weakness … [Read more...] about Appert: Sabres looking to refine defensive mindset

'“He’s unbelievable, he’s a guy that every team wants. He brings it all every day and he’s a team first guy and he absolutely loves Buffalo, he loves being here, he loves the boys and we’re really lucky to have him."' … [Read more...] about Dennis Gilbert has earned respect of his teammates in Buffalo

'Two goals in less than 40 seconds allowed Seattle to open up a 4-2 lead against the Sabres early in the third period. Oliver Bjorkstrand was credited with the go-ahead goal after a puck in the air hit Jacob Bryson and the defenseman swiped the puck into his own net, accidentally. Kappo Kakko scored 38 seconds later to double the lead.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fade after quick start against Seattle