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'“We really have to thank the Sabres for giving us this opportunity, especially on the Roswell Park ‘Hockey Fights Cancer’ night” said Roswell Park researcher Dr. Michael Ciesielski. “To be some of the first people back in the swing of things to see the game, support the Sabres as they’ve supported us throughout the year, it’s a really great opportunity and a really great … [Read more...] about Sabres welcome frontline workers as first fans back at KeyBank Center

'Adams said he wouldn’t get into specifics when asked about what he’s looking for in the next head coach, but said the search will be “effective immediately.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres fire Ralph Krueger, Don Granato in as interim head coach

'Better still wasn’t good enough.' … [Read more...] about Dirty Dozen: Sabres losing streak continues

'The longest winless streak in NHL history is, amazingly, 30 games by the 1981-82 Winnipeg Jets. They won their third game of the year on Oct. 17 and then didn’t win again until Dec. 23, going 0-23-7 in between. Going winless in 11 straight ties for the 112th-longest streak in NHL history.' … [Read more...] about How the Sabres’ latest losing streak stacks up

'Buffalo was outshot 13-2 in the first period, and didn’t get more than 14 shots all game until the 3rd period. Meanwhile, Washington dropped three goals in the 2nd period to add to an already 1-0 lead, giving them a 4-0 advantage going into the final period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres flat in all aspects, lose 6-0 to Capitals

'Carter Hutton did his job. The Sabres goaltender stood on his head at certain points in a game where the team was once again outshot by the opponent. On paper, the numbers don’t look as bad. The Penguins only shot the puck four more times than Buffalo, but things still didn’t seem to come together offensively as the Sabres were shut out for the third time in the last ten … [Read more...] about Sabres offense struggles in 3-0 loss to Penguins

'When asked what his level of concern is regarding Eichel’s return this season, Krueger said, “of course, Jack Eichel is an absolute elite player in this league who drives, when he’s healthy, a lot of the power that makes the Sabres a threat to other teams on a given night. Now we need to work together, but my focus is truly from here forward is on the group that’s here.”' … [Read more...] about Eichel out for the foreseeable future, Cozens remains day-to-day

'“I think it was kind of a bad hit,” forward Victor Oloffson said. “He was in a vulnerable place and he kind of had his momentum going after he dumped the puck there towards the boards. Just gave him an extra push and I think that was really unnecessary and a dangerous play.”' … [Read more...] about Injury to insult: Cozens leaves game after hit in 5-2 loss

'The captain looked to be in a lot of pain in the neck region after getting shoved up into the boards late in Sunday’s game against the New York Islanders.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel out against Flyers

'With just six wins through 23 games, the Sabres (6-14-3) are on pace for 14.6 wins through the pandemic-shortened 56-game season. The Buffalo Bills, meanwhile, won 15 games this past season en route to an AFC Championship appearance.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres now on pace for fewer wins than Buffalo Bills

'Then the second period happened.' … [Read more...] about Fast start not enough for Sabres in 5-2 loss to Islanders

'“Not happy,” Adams said. “Unacceptable where we’re at right now. Part of my job is to raise the standard and the expectations and the accountability in this organization and we’re not where we need to be.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Kevyn Adams: ‘Unacceptable where we’re at’

'The Sabres have lost 4 straight games to the Islanders this season and have been outscored 14-5. The same two teams play again on Saturday and Sunday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Drop 5th Straight

'“They were better in every zone and I feel like we gave them too many scoring chances, I would say “A” chances,” Rasmus Ristolainen said. “Whatever, close to the net, way too many odd man rushes. That was the difference tonight.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres struggle on all sides in 3-0 loss to Philadelphia

'He becomes the third player in just the last two weeks to miss significant time with an injury. Defenseman Jake McCabe is out 6-8 months with injuries to his ACL, MCL and meniscus. Will Borgen will miss roughly 6-8 weeks with a broken forearm. That injury was suffered February 20th also against New Jersey.' … [Read more...] about Goaltender Linus Ullmark to miss at least one month