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'“Although it was short, I loved my time in Buffalo and as a player I was lucky to get a small glimpse of what makes the city such a special place and a terrific sports town,” Staal said. “Throughout my career I was fortunate to be on so many successful teams and I hope I can lean on some of those experiences to help the organization moving forward. I’m thankful to Kevyn for … [Read more...] about Sabres hire NHL veteran Eric Staal as special assistant to GM Kevyn Adams

'Buffalo had a 6.5% chance of winning the drawing for the No. 1 pick, and 6.7% chance at No. 2. The New York Islanders won the lottery for the top pick with the 10th-best odds (3.5%). The San Jose Sharks had the best lottery chances (18.5%) and will pick second after the Utah Hockey Club won the drawing with the 14th-best odds (1.5%). Teams can’t move up more than 10 slots in … [Read more...] about Sabres drop 2 spots in draft lottery, will pick 9th

'“I’ve been looking to add to our leadership structure on the business side of the organization and after a lengthy search, we have found the right fit for our organization in Jake,” Guelli stated in a news release. “Jake has extensive experience in the sports industry and has been thriving in an arena model for the last two decades. I’m excited to see what he can add to our … [Read more...] about Sabres add to business staff, hiring Jake Vernon to oversee ticketing, sponsorships

'“It’s not good enough,” Adams said Saturday at an almost hourlong news conference after the Sabres extended the longest postseason absence in NHL history to 14 seasons. “That would be the first thing I would say,” the fifth-year GM explained in a preview of his season-ending message to owner owner Terry Pegula. “I believe we should be a playoff team right now. And we failed.”' … [Read more...] about 4 check: Sabres acknowledge their failures

'Ryan McLeod had a goal and two assists, Alex Tuch and JJ Peterka each added a goal and an assist, Peyton Krebs and Jack Quinn also scored, and James Reimer made 22 saves as the Sabres beat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-4 in the regular season finale Thursday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Lindy Ruff gets 900th victory in Sabres finale

'Anthony Stolarz made 36 saves in his eighth consecutive victory, Steven Lorentz scored the go-ahead goal in the second period, Mitch Marner tallied his 100th point with a goal in the third, Auston Matthews scored the 400th of his career and 32nd this season into the empty net, and Toronto clinched the Atlantic Division while sweeping the season series with the Sabres by … [Read more...] about Sabres on 4-game skid, Lindy Ruff stuck on 299 wins

'“Politicians belong in the penalty box,” said St. Catherine native Carm LaVigna.' … [Read more...] about Canadians flock to Sabres game despite political tensions

'Rasmus Dahlin had a goal and an assist in staking a 2-0 lead for the Sabres in the first period. Buffalo’s captain now has 64 points in 69 games. JJ Peterka scored his 25th of the season. James Reimer made 27 saves, losing for the first time in eight starts. … [Read more...] about Sabres snap win streak in Columbus after taking lead into 3rd period

'Buffalo’s 14-year playoff drought is the longest in NHL history.' … [Read more...] about Sabres eliminated from playoffs while on 5-game win streak

'With victories in nine of the past 13 games, the Sabres have climbed out of last place and into 14th in the Eastern Conference standings, while staving off playoff elimination. With seven games remaining in the season, Buffalo now has 72 points, 11 below the Montreal Canadiens for the final wild-card playoff spot.' … [Read more...] about Sabres come back to beat Lightning in shootout

'Tuesday night’s 5-2 victory in Ottawa, the second on a three-game trip for the Sabres and seventh win in the past 10 games elevated Buffalo into 14th in the Eastern Conference with 70 standings points. The Sabres passed the Boston Bruins, who extended their winless skid to nine games with a 4-3 loss in Washington.' … [Read more...] about Sabres stride out of last place on winning road trip

'James Reimer, the starting goaltender in each of Buffalo’s past three victories, made 22 saves as the Sabres beat the Penguins for the first time this season and moved within three points with three games in hand of surpassing Pittsburgh and climbing out of last place in the Atlantic Division.' … [Read more...] about Sabres pound Penguins for 3rd win in a row

'James Reimer made 30 saves to win his second game in a row for the Sabres, who also got goals from Jack Quinn and new defenseman Jacob Bernard-Docker scoring against his former team. Bernard-Docker’s goal, set up by rookie Tyson Kozak’s forechecking, tied it up at 12:59 into the second period after David Perron’s power play goal made it 2-1 a few minutes earlier.' … [Read more...] about 4 check: Sabres beat Senators in Dylan Cozens’ return, Lindy Ruff gets 600th with Buffalo

'Alex Tuch got the winning goal for Buffalo shorthanded with 6:39 left in the third period. JJ Peterka scored in the first period, his third game in a row with a goal. Rasmus Dahlin tallied his 13th of the season, and defenseman Jakob Bernard-Docker had two assists in his second game with the Sabres after being acquired at the trade deadline. McLeod added an empty-net goal … [Read more...] about Sabres beat West-leading Jets to split road trip

'Former Sabres captain Jack Eichel, booed every time he touched the puck, punched in a go-ahead goal with 2:23 remaining in the third period. But in overtime Eichel got stopped at the doorstep by Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (16 saves) and rang a shot off the post. Luukkonen also made a save against Eichel in the shootout.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rally to beat Jack Eichel’s Golden Knights in shootout