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'This team is somewhere in between and there were certainly some good signs. Many fans took it as an excuse, but this team desperately missed Mattias Samuelsson for 13 games and with that, missed Henri Jokiharju when he was out. They just aren’t deep enough to replace any of their top four defensemen if they get hurt.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: Expect better play ahead from the Sabres

'It was a little too late for the Buffalo Sabres as they started to pick up the pace at the end of the third period, allowing the Vancouver Canucks to walk away with a 5-4 win on Tuesday night.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose sixth-straight game to Vancouver

'The Oilers win is the only game that Sabres new starting goalie Eric Comrie has allowed less than three goals in a game. In his first 10 games, Comrie has been average at best and through 14 games, the goaltending has not improved from last year.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: Sabres still have a lot of work to do if they want to make the playoffs

'"They were great to me while I was here. I think the only thing that I would say is I was maybe a little bit surprised. I don't know why. Maybe I shouldn't have been last year. Maybe a little bit surprised by the reception... I'm just like anyone else... I'm a human being. It was emotional for me like it was probably for them. Maybe I was a little bit hurt and that's … [Read more...] about Eichel tries to turn page as Knights face Sabres

'A Zamboni breakdown in the second intermission delayed the third period until the machine was towed off of the ice by another.' … [Read more...] about Zamboni, Sabres break down during 4-1 loss to Coyotes

'The Sabres made the reveal on Twitter this morning, after sharing a live stream of goats being let loose in the locker room. The goats, by the way, belong to Brandon Beane’s family.' … [Read more...] about Sabres unveil new black & red Goathead uniforms

'Don’t bring up the standings with Don Granato because he says he pays no attention. Granato’s attention since the day he moved into the head coach's office has been today and today only. He has so much confidence in his players on and off the ice that he thinks if you win today, the results will fall right into place.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take2: Sabres show promise with fast start

'There of course is no guarantee, but this good start does seem different. First of all, general manager Kevyn Adams has put together a team that wants to be Buffalo Sabres and will do anything for each other. There are no entitled players that think they’re better than the guy sitting next to them and they will do anything for each other on and off the ice.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: Sabres succeeding by design

'"The guy's playing lights out lately, not only offensively but defensively. He's not getting scored on at all out there. He's just locking it down," Tuch said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tuch on Dahlin’s hot start: ‘I don’t think he’s come close to being as good as he can be’

'The red and black jerseys are separate from the new white alternate jerseys released Thursday. They'll wear the red and black jerseys for 12 games, debuting November 23.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres introduce new ‘reverse retro’ jerseys

'Peterka had a couple of good chances in the game. In the first period, he had a clear shot and crashed the net. He was on the doorstep later in the second period but missed the puck.' … [Read more...] about JJ Peterka scores first NHL goal in Sabres’ season opener vs. Senators

'“It's tough,” said Chase Moreland, another Sabres fan. “We still came to games all the time. Me and my friends, we made the best of it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres fans hopeful for start of new season

'"He's got a great feel for that day-to-day. The other thing he has a great feel for is perspective. The ups and the downs and maintaining consistency, and that comes with experience. For me, that's just such an important part of leadership," Adams said about Okposo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres set opening night roster; Okposo speaks as team captain

'But Buffalo played with speed and came out to a fast start. Just over 7 minutes to go in the first period, Vinnie Hinostroza opened up the scoring on a breakaway, with Jeff Skinner setting him up for a 1-0 Sabres lead.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ speed wraps up preseason home games with a 4-2 win over Carolina

'There could be a few tweaks along the way as JJ Peterka has not had a good training camp nor has he looked good in any of the three preseason games he played. Buffalo will have to trim one forward and Peterka can go to the Rochester Americans without having to be exposed to NHL waivers.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: Buffalo Sabres ready for home opener against Ottawa