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'The Sabres could use the help after losing some of their defensive depth when Casey Fitzgerald was picked up on waivers by the Florida Panthers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade for defensive depth in Stillman with Vancouver

'The Sabres weren’t ready to play their arch rival in their building which was puzzling considering they’re in a playoff race for the first time in over 10 years. Compound that with they were leaving for two games in Florida on back-to-back nights against teams that recently they were a combined 1-12-3 in the state of Florida.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: Sabres back in playoff picture

'Thompson was struggling with his game early on during his time with the Sabres organization, while O'Reilly went on to win a Stanley Cup and the Conn Smythe trophy in his first season with the Blues. "So many people actually bashed him over... the span before he really emerged in," Sabres coach Don Granato said about his superstar center.' … [Read more...] about No second thoughts for Thompson against O’Reilly

'He also said that he’s not anxious to move players off this roster now, because this is the team that brought them from nine points back and into the playoff race. It’s been probably 10 years since this team has played important games in mid-February.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton: Sabres GM Adams not excited to move players before NHL trade deadline

'"It is what it is. ... The most important thing is getting healthy for the rest of the season and being able to help our team win. I figured that was the right decision, and hopefully there will be some opportunities in the future for that," Thompson said.' … [Read more...] about Thompson ready to play as Flames come to Buffalo

'Adams also mentioned that Thompson was back on the ice Thursday morning but they chose to have him sit out at practice with the rest of the guys. He said that if all continues to go well, Thompson will be fully back at practice on Friday and will be set to play in the game on Saturday afternoon.' … [Read more...] about Sabres return from NHL All-Star Break

'The 2019 seventh-overall draft pick has 17 goals and 26 assists in 49 games, setting another season high. Cozens is currently on pace for 0.88 points per game, second in his draft class.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres sign Dylan Cozens to 7-year extension

'For the first two years, Adams had to trade for injured players just to get to the Salary Cap Floor, but he always said they wouldn’t be doing that forever and he has held true to his word.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton: Sabres spending money the right way in Cozens signing

'The second Wild Card and the team directly ahead of the Sabres is the Penguins. Pittsburgh has the most games left with 33 and will play twice before Buffalo next touches the ice: Tuesday against Colorado and Friday against Anaheim. Both the Caps and Pens come out of the break chilly, each winning just four of their last 10 contests.' … [Read more...] about Sabres exit All-Star Break looking to snap record-long playoff streak

'Dahlin was awarded a penalty shot with under a minute to go in the game and was unable to score, but he immediately got behind Winnipeg goalie Connor Hellebuyck after the missed shot to extend the Atlantic's lead to 7-3.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dahlin scores in Atlantic’s NHL All-Star Game final

'This will be Dahlin's second appearance at the NHL All-Star Game. He currently ranks second among defensemen in goals with 14 and points (55).' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dahlin replaces Thompson at NHL All-Star Game

'"The work you're putting in, the reward is gonna follow. It's inevitable, and we can look at a real easy visual is just... three games in a row," Granato said on Tuesday after the Sabres practice at KeyBank Center, a day before their final game ahead of the NHL All-Star Game, with Buffalo hosting the Carolina Hurricanes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres nearing All-Star Break with ‘Power’

'Head coach Don Granato said Tage Thompson is day-to-day with a few "nagging issues" on Monday morning but should be able to return to practice again on Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Thompson misses Sabres return to practice with ‘nagging issues’

'DiBiase adds it’s important to look back at the reigning Presidents’ Trophy winning Florida Panthers, who are only one point back of the Sabres and still a huge threat.' … [Read more...] about Can the Buffalo Sabres end their NHL Playoffs drought?

'Tage Thompson should've been the Buffalo Sabres representative last season because Rasmus Dahlin was just starting his huge improvement, but everything Kevyn Adams and Don Granato did was to help boost Dahlin's confidence, so they got the NHL to choose him. It worked like a charm because Dahlin is probably playing like the second best defenseman in the NHL right now behind … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: Rasmus Dahlin should be in the All-Star Game