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'The first power play unit has gone flat over the past five games, and it could mean it's time for the team to shake things up. As for the second power play unit, they haven't been consistent either.' … [Read more...] about Opinions: Three observations: Sabres fall short to Jets, losing third-straight game

'Fitzgerald was a physical defenseman in Rochester and last year in Buffalo, but for some reason, he wasn’t playing with that same physical edge this year. After Kale Clague was called up earlier from Rochester, he played well enough to bypass Fitzgerald and now Jacob Bryson.' … [Read more...] about Panthers claim Casey Fitzgerald off waivers from Sabres

'Tuch was able to score his second goal of the night with just over 20 seconds remaining in regulation to bring the Sabres to within a goal, 4-3. However, it was not enough to help Buffalo draw even before the end of regulation.' … [Read more...] about Kraken solve Sabres for second time this season

'Sabres head coach Don Granato blamed the team missing some golden opportunities to score - he’s not wrong - but I think it was horrendous defensive zone coverage that led to three Seattle goals.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres can’t keep track of Kraken, lose second-straight game

'“You have to stay small picture," said Granato during his weekly appearance on the "Howard and Jeremy Show" on WGR. "The playoff race, I think, is something that it’s exciting when you talk about it, but for us, we need to stay focused on the moment.” Granato said.' … [Read more...] about Granato wants to watch players’ minutes during long stretch

'Rotating certain players in and out of the lineup over these next two weeks will be crucial in the team's ability to win games. The players need to stay fresh and energized for games that will have a key impact on playoff possibilities.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Sabres fall short against Kraken

'The Sabres lone power play in the game came with 6:30 remaining in regulation when a trio of players were called for roughing. However, Buffalo failed to beat Samuel Ersson on the man advantage. The Flyers' netminder recorded 28 saves for his first career NHL shutout.' … [Read more...] about Sabres shut out by Philadelphia

'It was a rough start in the first period for the Sabres. The Flyers scored three goals in the period and controlled much of the play. The goals came from Zach MacEwen, Joel Farabee, and Noah Cates.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Sabres shut down, shut out by Flyers

'“These are good problems, but this is great," said Adams on Monday. "We have three guys getting healthy, and we very much like where U.P.L.’s game is right now and where he’s progressed. The games he’s played in tough buildings against tough teams, and he looks like he has a calmness to him and a confidence that our group has in front of him.”' … [Read more...] about Adams: There will be daily roster management

'Dahlin's second goal of the game came with 2:24 left in regulation and tied the game 5-5 between the Sabres and Minnesota. The defenseman was able to unleash a slap shot from the half-wall and beat Fleury for his 12th goal of the year and fourth point of the night.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win overtime thriller against Minnesota

'Thompson is currently third in league scoring with 55 points, while his 30 goals is just three behind the NHL's league leader Connor McDavid, who was also selected for the Pacific Division team representing the Edmonton Oilers.' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson selected to 2023 NHL All-Star Game

'“These occasions happen so few and far between that you don’t see them, you don’t get to comprehend them until it happens and I’ve been a part of a couple situations that were life or death on the ice and it’s no different and the sports part is second nature and you think of the family and the kids that are sitting there watching it because they don’t understand.”' … [Read more...] about Craig Anderson discusses events after Damar Hamlin’s medical emergency

'Before their game with the Washington Capitals on Tuesday, the team met in the morning to talk about their emotions about what happened to Hamlin. Don Granato said, “We collective sat and we don’t know how everybody is going to feel when they see what happened to Damar and you think about his family and the team and you think of your own vulnerabilities, so we have taken a lot … [Read more...] about Sabres needed time to process what happened to Damar Hamlin

'“We hope that it continues to be a very tough decision, and it would be today because UPL is playing incredibly well and at some point Comrie will exhaust time that he can be in Rochester by virtue of his veteran status.” Granato said.' … [Read more...] about Granato not against keeping three goalies on roster

'Ahead of Tuesday's puck drop in the nation's capital, both teams and the crowd in attendance held a moment of silence for Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who suffered a cardiac arrest on Monday night in the first quarter of Buffalo's matchup with the Bengals in Cincinnati.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defeat Washington in overtime thanks to another Tage Thompson hat-trick