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'“I think we’re all craving some normalcy and a night out,” said Ventura. “I suppose, what’s more normal than going downtown and watching the Sabres lose?”' … [Read more...] about Sports marketing professor doesn’t think Sabres will have a hard time selling tickets

'Captain Jack Eichel was a late scratch and Linus Ullmark left after the first period and didn’t come back. Add those to the already growing list of players out including Jeff Skinner, Rasmus Ristolainen and Jake McCabe. Still, the Sabres were able to get three goals and force overtime against New Jersey. It wasn’t enough, as Buffalo fell 4-3.' … [Read more...] about Shorthanded Sabres fall to New Jersey in overtime, 4-3

'Sabres officials say, fans will have to comply with local and state COVID-19 regulations and will have to provide proof of a negative PCR COVID-19 test within 72 hours of the game.' … [Read more...] about KeyBank Center to welcome Sabres fans in the stands at 10% capacity for select home games

'The Sabres have 6 wins this season and 3 of those have been against the Devils.' … [Read more...] about Sabres down Devils 4-1

'“It’s going to be a painful trip back over to New Jersey tonight,” Sabres head coach Ralph Krueger said after the loss. “The best thing about the situation right now is that we go right back it tomorrow but I have to tell you this is probably the most painful loss of the season.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose to Islanders 3-2

'“I had tears two nights ago already so it was pretty clear on the doctors’ first assessment that we were dealing with a really serious setback. The confirmation just underlines the pain that we feel for the person first and foremost and then the player that we’ve lost for the season. It’s an amazing setback in addition to what the group’s gone through after Covid and he was … [Read more...] about Sabres defenseman Jake McCabe suffers season-ending knee injury

'According to the report, Ristolainen, a native of the country, suffered from heart and chest pain.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ristolainen describes difficult fight with COVID-19 in Finnish newspaper

'Head coach Ralph Krueger spoke Tuesday morning about the importance of not falling behind against a good defensive team like the New York Islanders. For the second night in a row, Buffalo fell into a hole it couldn’t dig out of as the Isles used two first period goals to get a lead and hold on to top the Sabres, 3-0.' … [Read more...] about Slow start sinks Sabres for second straight night

'They had opportunities, and even outshot the visiting team in the opening period, but those scoring chances didn’t materialize into goals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres struggle to find offense in loss to Islanders

'“Definitely time to realize how lethal this Covid is,” Krueger said. “Everybody knows I try to keep myself in shape and manage that part of my life, but just really pleased in the last few days to get back to feeling more normal. I’ll take it a day at a time. Today was an excellent day to spend with the staff and with the players. I went soft on the ice, but otherwise really … [Read more...] about Ralph Krueger, Rasmus Dahlin return to Sabres

'“Your first game is always going to feel may be a little bit rusty after time off but there’s no better way to get back into it then to throw yourself in and just play,” Hall said. “I think with the doctors and the medical staff we still need to chat a little bit and review some things, but I plan on trying to play on Monday.”' … [Read more...] about Taylor Hall returns after stint on COVID protocol list

'“What we can control right now is we can control the players we have here,” Smith said. “We can control the drills and the way we approach things daily and we’re doing our best to keep not only the group positive, but the coaching staff positive, too. We’ve rallied together over the last three or four days.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres assistant Steve Smith stepping in during Ralph Kreuger’s absence

'“But it really comes with a cost-benefit analysis when you really think about it. How much tickets are costing and then if we have to get tested. If we’re using the Buffalo Bills model, are we going to pay for that?”' … [Read more...] about Sabres fans waiting for more details after Cuomo OKs spectators

'“Of course we would like to be playing and it is a bit frustrating to take two weeks off during your season,” captain Jack Eichel said. “We’ve been off for a while and it felt like maybe we were starting to get our legs under us. It’s 10 games in and all of a sudden we have a two-week break, but I think everyone was pretty prepared at the beginning of the season for things … [Read more...] about Sabres players: COVID situation is “frustrating,” but won’t focus on negative

'“The spirit of the group is really strong right now and I sense a relief to be back in our building and to be able to go on the ice and practice and I also sense an opportunity for this group to pull together and to say this is challenging, this happened, it’s unfortunate, but we’re going to rally together,” Adams said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres return to practice for first time in more than a week