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'"If I bury a couple more we're right back in that game. I thought I gave myself some good looks and was unable to capitalize on them."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Panthers

'As a reminder, the team that finishes last overall has an 18% chance of winning the lottery and ending up with the top pick in the draft. That top pick is expected to be star in the making defenseman Rasmus Dahlin. Since you can't drop more than three spots in the order, the worst team drafts no lower than fourth. A big Sabres-Coyotes showdown is looming March 21st at Key … [Read more...] about Is there anything left to this Sabres season?

'The Sabres finally solved Vasilevskiy at 11:47 of the 3rd on Rodrigues' 6th goal of the season. Rodrigues kept the puck in the zone, maneuvered around Andrej Sustr and flicked a shot just inside the post, tying the game 1-1. Pominville's winner came 1:26 into overtime, a power play goal made possible by Adam Erne's illegal hit to the head on Johan Larsson late in regulation. … [Read more...] about Pominville sends Sabres to 2-1 OT win in Tampa Bay

'"I think we had all 20 guys pulling in the right direction. We didn't have anyone cheating on the wrong side of the puck. Everyone was staying on the D side of the puck, making sure the puck got out first and we stuck with our gameplan."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Lightning

'“Obviously some things have got to happen and we all understand that, but I have no reason to want to get out of here.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Lehner says report that he asked for a trade is false

'O’Regan isn’t big, but he’s fast. He was the American Hockey League’s rookie of the year last season netting 23 goals and 35 assists for 58 points in 63 games with San Jose. Rodrigues isn’t surprised with what he brings to the table, “It’s his smarts and he’s able to read plays. He always seems to be in an open area. He’s one of those guys that can stop at the net-front and … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rodrigues knows the newest Sabre very well

'O'Regan, 24, and was a fifth round pick of the Sharks in the 2012 NHL Draft. He played with Jack Eichel and Evan Rodrigues at Boston University back in the 2014-15 season. He's played 19 games in the NHL this year with just four assists. In the AHL with the San Jose Barracuda, O'Regan has seven goals and 18 assists in 31 games.' … [Read more...] about Kane traded to the Sharks

'Lehner may be the most interesting of the players not traded on Monday, while veterans like Gorges and Pouliot will probably be gone this offseason. Lehner will need a new contract in the offseason, so Botterill can either sign him to a long term-deal or he could trade Lehner's rights to a team looking for a goalie. The 26-year old goaltender currently carries a cap hit of $4 … [Read more...] about Sabres end deadline day making just one trade

'“It was a difficult market for rentals. We had a lot of conversations out there, there certainly was a lot of interest, but I think you saw with the rental market it was more of a difficult market than previous years.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Botterill only had one legitimate offer for Evander Kane

'I like this third period so far by the Sabres. They are not sitting back and letting the Bruins come at them. By locking things down, I want to see the team possess the puck and make it hard for the Bruins to get any offensive momentum their way.' … [Read more...] about Sabres bounce back with 4-1 win over Boston

'"Law of averages. Keep shooting the puck on net."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Bruins

'The 39-year old, 15-year NHL veteran spent three seasons as the Sabres captain from 2014 to 2017. Gionta suited up for 230 games with the Sabres, scoring 40 goals and 103 points.' … [Read more...] about Gionta signs with the Bruins

'The Buffalo Sabres made their only trip of the season to our nations capital. No Evander Kane in the lineup for Buffalo, with the trade deadline under 48 hours away. Kane has likely played his last game as a Buffalo Sabre.' … [Read more...] about Capitals late surge secures 5-1 win over the Sabres

'Kane will finish up with 196 games in Buffalo scoring 68 goals and 50 assists for 118 points. That’s an average of 28 goals every 82 games.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres begin life without Evander Kane

'"When you close the gap quicker it limits their time on the puck and limits their creativity. They have a lot of that. To start the game we gave them too much room, and they've got guys that are going to make plays."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Capitals