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'Hall is on a 1-year, $8 million deal that includes a no-movement clause, meaning the former Hart Trophy winner would need to agree to be dealt. The Sabres are widely expected to seek a trading partner for Hall ahead of the deadline in order to get compensation for the former first-overall pick before he becomes a free agent. Hall, 29, has two goals and 17 assists this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Taylor Hall to sit out Tuesday ahead of trade deadline

'The number of people who were watching in person? Just 302.' … [Read more...] about Only hundreds watched Sabres beat Rangers in person on Saturday

'“I moved here seven, eight months ago. So I’ve been wanted to see a Sabres game for the longest time and I finally get the chance to tonight and I’ll be in box seats,” said fan Ervin Miller. “I’m super excited about it. I’m rooting for the Sabres 100 percent and I can’t wait to see this game.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres welcome fans back in the stands at the KeyBank Center

'Then Buffalo piled it on in the third. Two goals from Brandon Montour in less than a minute made it 6-1 and essentially put the game away, giving the Sabres the victory.' … [Read more...] about The streak is over: Sabres snap 18-game winless skid

'Perhaps their biggest problem now is knowing how to play with the lead. They haven’t experienced it much this season, especially in the last month. Rasmus Dahlin said the team had a “panic attack” on Monday as things started to unravel. Kyle Okposo spoke on the team’s need for confidence in the third with the lead.' … [Read more...] about The final 20: How the 3rd period has hurt the Sabres recently

'They started out hot with three goals in the first two periods, and the team appeared to be playing with a lot more confidence heading into the third period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres have “panic attack” in 3rd period, fall to Flyers 4-3 in OT

'“The professionalism Eric displayed during his time with the Sabres was felt by everybody in our organization from top to bottom,” the statement said. “I know his leadership and demeanor were valued by our players, coaches and staff, and Eric’s impact on our young players is obvious. It was a pleasure to be around Eric again and I wish him and his family all the best.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Eric Staal to Montreal for draft picks

'Granato and Ellis will join the team in Boston and are set to return to coaching duties for Saturday’s 1 p.m. game against the Bruins.' … [Read more...] about Sabres coaches Don Granato, Matt Ellis cleared from COVID-19 protocol

'The team announced Friday that a limited number of fans will be allowed at four games during the remainder of the season, all taking place on Fridays or Saturdays in April.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to host fans at 4 games in April

'The Sabres have now scored 8 goals in the last 7 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose again for not-so-sweet 16

'“Nothing changes in terms of expectations,” Adams said. “I’m going to give them everything I’ve got tonight. I’m going to be hard on them and I’m going to be hard on everything that we can to go and try to win a hockey game.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres interim coach Don Granato, assistant Matt Ellis enter COVID-19 protocol

'Once again the second period proved to be too much for the Sabres. They gave up two goals in 2:07 to fall behind 4-1, a hole that proved too big to climb out.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose franchise record 15-straight games

'“Being back in a professional environment you learn from the older guys and become more professional and you know how to be a better goalie and a better player all around,” Luukkonen said.' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen: “…trying to learn as much as I can” in Buffalo

'“I don’t think we play very smart,” defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen said. “We make really stupid mistakes that leads to way too many odd man rushes every game and a team like Pittsburgh, they have skill up front, and they had way too many odd man rushes and yeah I think that we should keep it very simple.”' … [Read more...] about “I don’t think we play very smart” – Sabres looking in mirror to find solution to winless streak

'Adding injury to insult, goalie Carter Hutton left the game with an apparent leg injury early in the 1st period. Head coach Don Granato didn’t have an update following the game.' … [Read more...] about Rangers down Sabres 5-3