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'“We’ve got two very good goalies in Dustin Tokarski and Devin Cooley, but I know my responsibility at any position: our young prospects need ice time and need to develop,” Appert said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres loan goalie Devon Levi to Rochester

'Buffalo went down to 10 forwards during Friday night’s 3-2 comeback win against Pittsburgh on Friday night, after Girgensons went out with a lower-body injury.' … [Read more...] about Sabres call up prospects Isak Rosen, Jiri Kulich

'Playing in his 10th NHL game will trigger the first year of Benson’s entry-level contract, indicating that the 18-year-old drafted 13th overall will be staying in Buffalo for the foreseeable future. “He’s earned the right to be here,” coach Don Granato said Friday.' … [Read more...] about Rookie standout Zach Benson sticking with Sabres

'Victor Olofsson scored his first two goals of the season for the Sabres, and Devon Levi made 13 saves in his worst performance of the season, allowing two goals in the opening minutes and five before being replaced by Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen late in the second period.' … [Read more...] about Injuries mount for struggling Sabres, souring captain Kyle Okposo’s 1,000th game

'The Sabres will be without Tage Thompson for an extended period after the top-line center was injured taking a shot to the wrist during Buffalo’s 5-2 loss against the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night.' … [Read more...] about Sabres star Tage Thompson to miss ‘significant time’

'Benson could join Savoie out west in time. He is currently on injured reserve with an upper-body injury, and could receive a conditioning assignment in the AHL after that. But with six NHL games played, he can be in the lineup three times more before burning the first year of his entry-level contract. A WHL assignment would likely come after World Juniors.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Matt Savoie back to juniors

'Skinner scored his team-leading seventh goal on a breakaway to give the Sabres (7-6-1) a 2-1 lead late in the second period, JJ Peterka provided insurance scoring sixth goal, with Tage Thompson recording his 100th career assist on the winner, defenseman Henri Jokiharju had an early goal, and Devon Levi made 31 saves, improving his record to 3-3-0.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win 3-2 vs. Wild, lift record above .500

'Alex Tuch and Rasmus Dahlin scored for Buffalo (6-6-1), which has lost in its past nine trips to Raleigh.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose in OT at Carolina

'Savoie featured in six games during his 14-day stint with the Amerks, tallying two goals and five points. The 19-year-old suffered a shoulder injury during the prospect’s challenge in September, which kept him out for a few weeks and prompted the loan to Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Matt Savoie, rookie won’t play Tuesday

'Defenseman Henri Jokiharju scored the lone goal for Buffalo (5-6-0), his first of the year, but not until the Flyers built a 4-0 lead after two periods.' … [Read more...] about 4 check: Sabres fall flat against Flyers, rare loss for ‘goat heads’

'“We locked down defensively,” said Luukkonen, coming off his first NHL shutout, and now a winner in each of his three starts this season. “Even though they had a lot of shots, the defense was unreal in boxing out and blocking shots. It wasn’t pretty but a win is a win.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres win in Philly, at .500 after 10 games

'Buffalo called up forward Brandon Biro to replace Benson in the forward lineup. After a strong preseason with the Sabres, the 25-year-old Biro had two goals and four assists in five games for the Rochester Americans.' … [Read more...] about Sabres forward Zach Benson out with injury, goalie Devon Levi returns to practice

'Poloncarz said that Erie County owns the shell of KeyBank Center, the City of Buffalo owns the land on which it stands and the Sabres are responsible for the upkeep of the building. He confirmed previous media reports that the Pegulas, who own the Sabres, have said they would foot the bill for renovating the arena’s roof and said that taxpayers would not be on the hook for … [Read more...] about Poloncarz says winner of County Executive race will likely need to renegotiate Sabres lease

'Jeff Skinner scored twice to bring his team-leading tally to five goals in seven games, Tage Thompson had two goals and an assist, Alex Tuch added a goal and an assist, and Zemgus Girgensons also scored, as Buffalo (3-4-0) responded from a disappointing loss at home Monday with its first road victory and highest scoring output of the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres surge to victory in Ottawa

'Both Eric Comrie and Montreal's Jake Allen had good performances in the net tonight. But the Canadiens were able to slip a shot through the legs of Comrie, early in the third to take the lead. The Sabres could not answer back.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres end their four-game homestand with a loss to the Montreal Canadiens