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'It was utterly amazing how the Sabres went from being in complete control of the game to getting uptight because Detroit made it 3-2. Rasmus Asplund had two assists in this game as he leads the Sabres in scoring with 10 points in 11 games. The winger has points in six straight games scoring three goals and five assists for eight points. He has points in eight out of nine games … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres blow another lead and lose a game they were in control of

'The Kraken ran the Sabres out of Climate Pledge Arena on Thursday night, to the tune of a 5-2 final score.' … [Read more...] about Eberle’s hat-trick sinks Sabres in Seattle

'The Buffalo Sabres had no business being in this game heading into the 3rd period at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three Observations: Kraken demolish Sabres; Buffalo finishes western road trip with a dud

'According to ESPN NHL writer Greg Wyshynski, if the 2022 first round pick acquired as part of the deal is a top-10 pick in the draft, Buffalo will then receive Vegas' own first round pick in the 2023 NHL Draft and second round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. In addition, Buffalo's third round pick to the Golden Knights would then also be transferred to the 2024 NHL Draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Jack Eichel to Golden Knights

'“What I felt strongly about is we were not going to be backed into a corner or make a deal that we felt was not going to be right for us, regardless of any external pressure," Adams explained of the process. "Absolutely Peyton Krebs was someone we had targeted. That was really important to us, and it wasn’t easy. We weren’t going to compromise on what we needed.”' … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams was never going to be pressured into trading Jack Eichel

'"I can't say enough good things about the fans here in Buffalo. From the minute I got drafted back in 2015, they've opened their arms to me and my family," Eichel said. "They've done so much. They've supported me, they've supported out team through ups-and-downs; when we've been good, when we haven't been good. I love Buffalo. It'll always have a special, special place in my … [Read more...] about Eichel: Buffalo will ‘always have a special, special place in my heart’

'With Eichel gone, Zemgus Girgensons and Kyle Okposo are sharing the captaincy. Okposo said, “It was mixed emotions for me. I’ve become pretty close with Jack especially in the last three years, so that part of the business is never going to be easy, but I think it was time and there wasn’t going to be an amicable ending to this thing, so I’m happy for him on a personal … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Okposo knew that his friend Eichel had to be traded

'The trade was more of a salary cap maneuver for both sides, as New York dealt the rights to Boychuk to Buffalo. Boychuk, who unofficially retired last year and had been on long term injured reserve due to an eye injury, has a contract that expires after this season, and frees up $6 million in cap space for the Islanders.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire rights to Johnny Boychuk from Islanders

'"There was a lot of work done over the weekend, and [Tuesday] I was told a trade is at the one-yard line, except there's still some final details they've got to figure out," Kaplan said. "I'm told that Buffalo [general manager] Kevyn Adams is working extremely hard on this to get a trade done, however, he's also been very firm in his stance and neither Calgary nor Vegas has … [Read more...] about Report: Flames, Golden Knights two finalists to land Jack Eichel

'With an offer that good, why isn't the deal done yet? One reason could be whether or not Matthew Tkachuk would sign an extension in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Report: Flames offering Matthew Tkachuk and four other pieces for Jack Eichel

'The Buffalo Sabres dropped their second consecutive game on the west coast, as the blue and gold found themselves on the wrong side of a 5-3 final against the Sharks inside SAP Center in San Jose.' … [Read more...] about Sabres bit by Sharks on Tuesday

'The Sharks kept the game uncomplicated and simple and pretty much had it in cruise control by the third period.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres lost their competitive edge in a loss to San Jose

'Quinn has already found chemistry working on a line with 2020 second round pick (34th overall) JJ Peterka. The German-born winger is also off to a decent start in his rookie season in North America with a goal and six assists for seven points.' … [Read more...] about Jack Quinn named AHL’s Rookie of the Month for October

''Western New York native Alex Iafallo scored late in the third to give the Kings a 3-2 lead. Bjornfot and Kempe each added their second assists of the game on Iafallo's fourth score of the season. Buffalo was plagues by penalty trouble all third period long. After falling behind by a goal the Sabres were penalized twice.' … [Read more...] about Kings come back to defeat Sabres

'The only difference between Sunday's game from Thursday's game is the Californian team won the game.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Sabres falter late, drop two points against Kings