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'One game is of course too small of a sample size to make an opinion of the rookie winger but it's hard not to like the shooting mentality Olofsson brings. It wasn't the best debut I've ever seen but Olofsson looks like a player who should be with the Sabres to start the 2019-2020 season.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres lose fifth straight, fall to Red Wings 5-4 in OT

'"The season obviously hasn't finished yet but I think Botts [Botterill] has said that he supports Phil," Pegula said at the NFL Owners Meetings on Tuesday. "Phil communicates with the players well. Are we happy with how the season is going? Absolutely not, you can ask anybody on the team. So something has to change but we don't know what. We're all going to put our heads … [Read more...] about Terry Pegula on Sabres: something has to change but we don’t know what

'Mrs. Pegula estimated that more than 30,000 fans completed surveys about the stadium and arena, and what they want the fan experience to look like. But she stressed that there will likely be more surveys and studies ahead before any final decision is made.' … [Read more...] about Pegulas address future of Bills stadium, Sabres arena at NFL Owners Meetings

'This has probably become the most overused stat and tidbit during the second half the season but it's worth reminding you that the Sabres haven't won back-to-back games since Dec. 11 and Dec. 13. Perhaps that streak ends sometime in the next two weeks.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Devils top Sabres 3-1

'Since their win streak ended the Sabres have one of the worst records in the NHL with just 13 wins and 36 losses [13-28-8].' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres miss playoffs for eighth consecutive season

'For the NHL the move makes a ton of sense. Both the Lightning and Sabres rosters’ are loaded with talented players from Sweden, including former Norris winning defenseman Victor Hedman and 2018 first overall pick Rasmus Dahlin.' … [Read more...] about Sabres are heading to Sweden next season

'I feel bad for Carter Hutton.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Maple Leafs sweep season series, top Sabres 4-2

'To avoid being completely negative let's focus on one line that I thought played pretty well on Saturday evening. Despite the aforementioned missed opportunities, it was nice to see the chemistry displayed by the trio of Sheary, Rodrigues, and Nylander. For a newly formed line, the Sabres 'second' line created several chances and looked relatively responsible at their own end … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres drop seventh straight, fall to Hurricanes 4-2

'If nothing else Tuesday was a cruel reminder as to how many problems the Sabres must address in the offseason. Eichel provides whatever line he's on an immediate scoring threat. After that, there are three other lines that have a long way to go.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres drop fifth straight, shut out by Stars 2-0

'Eichel has 25 goals and 47 assists in 65 games this season. The Sabres host Dallas on Tuesday and Pittsburgh on Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Eichel suspended two games for illegal check to the head

'With the loss the Sabres have now dropped four straight games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fail to get off shots, fall to Avalanche 3-0

'According to the list, Pegula's net worth is $4.5 billion as of today. Pegula made his fortune in oil and more recently through the Buffalo sports partnership of the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Terry Pegula makes Forbes’ Billionaires list

'To say these types of collapses are concerning would be an understatement but at this point, they shouldn't come as a surprise. If the Sabres have proved anything this season it's that they can't play a full 60-minutes. That was evident once again on Monday and cost the Sabres two precious points.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres squander two-goal lead, fall to Oilers 4-3

'Toronto's second line has combined for 137 points this season while the Sabres trio has combined for 77.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Maple Leafs score four unanswered, beat Sabres 5-2

'Sheary wasn't the only one who shined on the stat sheet Friday night. Playing in his first ever game at KeyBank Center, defenseman Brandon Montour picked up his first assist on Sheary's first goal and then scored the game-tying goal late in the third period, his first as a Sabre. Jack Eichel also scored in the win.' … [Read more...] about Sabres pick up much-needed win, top Penguins in overtime