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'Another bad period for the Sabres as they are being outshot 12-7 in the game and 7-3 in the middle frame. I recognize that not everyone is in the lineup that will be here on Thursday, but they will need to pick up the pace when the season starts.' … [Read more...] about Sabres upended 3-1 by Islanders

'Housley mentioned last week that he now knows he has three goaltenders that can play in the National Hockey League.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres send Ullmark to the Amerks

'Nolan’s dad has had two different stints as coach of the Sabres. The first time he was not offered a contract after winning the Adams Trophy as coach of the year. The second time, he was fired by Tim Murray after 1.5 seasons. Despite that, Jordan is fine with coming here, “Obviously a lot of memories here. I lived over in St. Catharines in the offseason, a lot of my friends … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Nolan glad to be back home

'Bapitiste had a very average Prospects Tournament and hasn't broken out at all in limited opportunities during training camp.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Baptiste to Rochester

'The blue and gold scored twice with under a minute to go in regulation to cut the deficit to one goal. Jacob Josefson was credited with the first of the two goals that made the score 5-3 in favor of Pittsburgh, while Evander Kane made it a one-goal game with a goal from the slot, 5-4. However, that is all the rally Buffalo could mount.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall 5-4 to Pittsburgh

'“I never thought it would happen again, but I’m definitely happy and excited about it,” Pominville said with Howard Simon and Jeremy White on WGR Tuesday morning. “It’s been kind of overwhelming, and it gives you extra energy and excitement to go out there and play.”' … [Read more...] about Pominville still adjusting to life back in Buffalo

'Not counting Justin Bailey, Seth Griffith or Nick Baptiste and adding Nolan, I have the Sabres with about $6.9 million of salary cap space.' … [Read more...] about Sabres claim Nolan from Los Angeles

'There really hasn’t been much talk about it in the NHL and head coach Phil Housley said the Pegulas have not brought it up with him, “No, not at all, it really hasn’t been brought up and we’ll deal with that if it arises.”' … [Read more...] about The Pegulas haven’t spoken to the Sabres about Trump and the anthem

'When I confirmed with him that he’s going to play for the U.S. team he said “Yes, I’d love to be a part of it, but there’s still some things to get through, but as of right now, we’re still entertaining things, trying to weed through some things, but at this stage, things are tough and you’ve got to find the right fit for the family.”' … [Read more...] about Gionta likely headed to the Olympics

'The head coach didn’t know if it’s long or short term.' … [Read more...] about Rodrigues has hand injury

'In Guhle’s case, the 19-year-old was tentative in the two games he played and showed that the AHL will be a great place for him to learn the pro game.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres trim the roster by four

'The Sabres had a rough start to the game, missing a lot of passes to each other. They had no shots through five minutes. The Leafs capitalized on the sloppy play, when James van Riemsdyk tapped in a backhand goal. Robin Lehner came out to challenge Mitch Marner, who passed the puck in front. Victor Antipin was covering one man in front of the net, but Johan Larsson failed to … [Read more...] about Leafs get back-to-back wins over the Sabres

'Porter has to clear waivers to go down.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trim their roster

'The third again was a lot of pressure by the Leafs. The Sabres had just 4 shots on goal down 1 for most of the period. Finally in the final minutes, the Leafs got two empty net goals to end the game.' … [Read more...] about Leafs top the Sabres 3-0

'It’s always nice when a talented young player comes into camp knowing to absorb everything he can. Pu has a real good philosophy, “I think I’m just working as hard as I can, keep my mouth shut and ears open. The coaches have been great with me teaching me all the systems, so I’m just keeping my head down, work hard and hopefully earn a couple of more days here.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Pu is making the most of his opportunity