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'This year’s top prospects feature a pair of Michigan Wolverines in defenseman Owen Power and center Matthew Beniers. Power boasts NHL-ready size at 6’5” and 214 pounds, while Beniers played at a point-per-game pace in Ann Arbor this year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to select first overall in 2021 NHL Entry Draft

'No matter the prospect, Adams has made it clear that he's not going to rush him to the NHL level. After taking over for former GM Jason Botterill, he found himself left with a failed attempt to rush a first round pick into blue and gold: center Casey Mitteltstadt.' … [Read more...] about Three Observations: Sabres offseason starts with winning Draft Lottery

'The NHL released the odds for the 2021 NHL Draft and the Sabres have a one-in-six chance at winning the number one overall pick.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres have 1-in-6 chance at winning number one overall pick in 2021 NHL Entry Draft

'If that's truly the case, some familiar names could very well be gone by October. Rasmus Ristolainen is as "open to anything" as he's been for the last few years. Sam Reinhart seems disgruntled. And Jack Eichel is a whole other story.' … [Read more...] about Five Takeaways: Granato & Adams address 2021 season

'"I'm friends with them and I've enjoyed my time playing with them for sure," center Casey Mittelstadt said about the words spoken on Monday from some of the team's veterans. "I have nothing but good things to say about them. Like I said, it's out of my control but it's definitely tough to hear."' … [Read more...] about “It’s definitely tough to hear”, teammates react to Eichel, other veterans’ unhappiness

'"We have a lot of guys that are right now hungry to win and take over games," forward Tage Thompson said. "I think that's a dangerous thing."' … [Read more...] about “We have a lot of guys that are hungry to win”, younger Sabres players optimistic about future

'Eichel missed the final 33 games of the regular season after suffering a herniated disk in his neck. Surgery is an option, but it appears everyone's not on the same page.' … [Read more...] about “I think there’s been a bit of a disconnect”, Eichel’s future in Buffalo remains a big question mark

'When you include Thursday night's onslaught, Houser's number seem to be about par for the course for any goalie not named Linus Ullmark. After just his first two starts, though, he had a .940 save percentage. Between those two wins, he made 79 saves.' … [Read more...] about Five Observations: 2021 Sabres season comes to a close in shutout fashion

'Five finalists were up for the award including Dylan Cozens, Kyle Okposo, Rasmus Ristolainen, and Jeff Skinner.' … [Read more...] about Sam Reinhart named winner of inaugural Rick Martin Memorial Award

'With the loss, the Sabres fall to 15-33-7 on the season. In 55 games, the Sabres have just 37 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres clinch worst record in NHL with 8-4 loss to Penguins

'As Houser turned away the final shootout attempt, he let out an audible scream that could be heard from the press box. His teammates immediately swarmed the 28-year-old goaltender who was playing in the ECHL last season. With his win on Tuesday, Houser is now 2-0 in his NHL career with a .940 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Houser shines with 45 saves as Sabres top Islanders 4-3 in shootout

'"It's so exciting, I've worked my whole life for this, for it to happen and just to play a game is really special but to win, winning is always the goal, that's why we play is to win the game and I'm happy we were able to do that," Houser said after the game.' … [Read more...] about Houser lifts Sabres in his first NHL game as Sabres top Isles 4-2

'The lopsided tally was a product of the shot chart: the Bruins had 43 shots on goal. Craig Smith contributed a hat trick for Boston.' … [Read more...] about Bruins dominate Sabres, hand Buffalo fourth straight loss

'Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen's 35 saves weren't enough for the blue and gold. Boston scored three unanswered goals to end the game in the third period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Bruins 5-2

'He finishes his career as the all-time winningest U.S.-born goaltender with 390 wins which ranks 14th in NHL history. He also ranks 12th in saves (21,621) and 19th in games played (794) in NHL history.' … [Read more...] about Former Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ryan Miller will retire from NHL at end of the season