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'"The most important thing is to keep moving forward and having a positive attitude, and working hard while trying to get better," Skinner said. "I've watched a lot of hockey games and played in a lot of hockey games, obviously, and I don't think you can learn anything extra by not being out there. But obviously, this situation is maybe not that straightforward in the fact that … [Read more...] about Skinner adamant he wants to remain with Sabres despite recent struggles

'John Vogl of The Athletic dug up what looks like Eichel wincing coming off the ice earlier this week. But if that were the case, why not just say so? The Sabres don't travel again until Monday, so the gametime decisions could very well continue since travel isn't a factor for almost a week.' … [Read more...] about Five Observations: Sabres fall short to Devils 4-3 in OT

'"My job every single morning is to continue to try to do what's best for the Sabres with all the information we have," Krueger said. "Every decision is made for the whole, for the group."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Skinner scratched for third straight game

'"The Sabres would like to thank the New York State and Erie County Departments of Health and KeyBank Center staff for their efforts to ensure our fans return to a safe and healthy environment," a release from the team says.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres to reopen KeyBank Center to fans for select home games

'Baby steps my friends. All season the Sabres have struggled to score even-strength goals. Nobody is suggesting two goals at even strength will be enough most nights, but it's still more than what we've grown accustomed to so far this season. What was most promising on Tuesday was when the goals came. In a close game, rather than protecting a lead, the Sabres scored twice in … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres top Devils 4-1

'Borgen was considered day-to-day as of Sunday, according to head coach Ralph Krueger, after suffering what they called an upper-body injury. He played in the team's last four games after multiple players were dealing with COVID issues.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Will Borgen has successful surgery, out six to eight weeks

'Curtis Lazar is in sole possession of third place on the Sabres in goals this season. THIRD. He has more goals than Jack Eichel, Taylor Hall, and Jeff Skinner combined. That doesn't tell the whole story; Eichel and Hall are still generating chances and racking up assists. But the scorers on this team are Sam Reinhart, Victor Olofsson, and then everyone else.' … [Read more...] about Three Observations: Sabres fall short 3-2 to Islanders

'The Sabres say McCabe injured his ACL, MCL and meniscus in his right knee.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defenseman Jake McCabe to miss 6 to 8 months due to knee injury

'During that span, the Sabres have a 281-354-94 record and own the longest playoff drought in the NHL. The team has had six head coaches since 2011 and four general managers. After hiring the current GM, Kevyn Adams, both Terry and Kim Pegula were confident in the direction of the organization.' … [Read more...] about 10 years later: state of the Buffalo Sabres

'Skinner was skating alongside Rasmus Asplund and Tage Thompson. Former first round pick Casey Mittelstadt joined Curtis Lazar and Riley Sheahan, which has typically been Skinner's slot in five-on-five action.' … [Read more...] about Skinner replaced by Mittelstadt at practice on Sunday

'It's bad enough to shut down when you trail early. Head coach Ralph Krueger called it a psychology issue this past week. But a lead pretty much fell into this team's lap, and they almost gave it away. Clears for the whole game seemed sluggish and lazy still. But that was ramped up in the third period when it mattered most and the Devils brought on an extra skater.' … [Read more...] about Five Observations: Sabres break skid with 3-2 win over Devils

'I can’t remember a stretch this bad at even strength. In three games this week, the Sabres have just two goals, and both have come from Victor Olofsson on the power play. The question going into these games is not if the Sabres will win, it’s if they’ll score a goal at even strength.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres lose fourth straight, fall to Capitals 3-1

'LeBrun said that Hall and the Sabres can officially begin discussing a contract extension on March 12th.' … [Read more...] about Report: Buffalo Sabres, Taylor Hall have mutual interest in exploring contract extension

'Mittelstadt, 22, has one assist in two games with the Sabres this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres forward Casey Mittelstadt removed from COVID-19 list; zero Sabres on list

'For the second straight night, the Sabres found themselves in a 2-0 hole after one period of play. This has been an ongoing issue for the Sabres who have fallen behind several times this season. In fact, their opponents have scored the first goal in nine of their 12 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall 3-0 to Islanders, drop third straight game