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'With just 22 games left in the season and the Sabres firmly in last place in the Eastern Conference this announcement isn't necessarily a big surprise. For Botterill and Housley, ensuring McCabe is 100-percent by the start of next season is what's most important.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ McCabe will miss remainder of 2017-2018 season

'How many times this season has Phil Housley said after a loss that they didn't get enough pucks to the net. The same can be said for Monday's matinee as they failed to put much pressure on Capitals backup Philip Grubauer in the first 40 minutes.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Capitals knock off Sabres 3-2

'Robin Lehner would certainly tell you he would want back the goal he allowed in the first period to Michael Amadio. But what is the guy supposed to do when his team is outshot 19-8 in the first 20 minutes? If it wasn't for Lehner the game could've been out of reach after the first period.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Kings take down Sabres 4-2

'After Rodrigues and Evander Kane failed to connect on a 2-on-1 in overtime the Sabres made a costly mistake. Rather than skating right to the bench, Kane froze and cost his team valuable seconds leading to a 3-on-2 for the Senators in the opposite direction.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Senators storm back, take down Sabres 3-2 in OT

'It's a valid question for a player set to become a restricted free agent in the summer. This season Reinhart has stood out for the wrong reasons more often than he's been noticed for what he's done well. Up until his recent hot streak Reinhart had only 13 points in 44 games. It's crazy to think that after this recent tear Reinhart still has only 29 points in 57 games this … [Read more...] about Is it time for the Buffalo Sabres to trade Sam Reinhart?

'With Jack Eichel out of the lineup indefinitely players like Ryan O'Reilly, Sam Reinhart, and Kyle Okposo need to take their games to the next level. So far, so good.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres storm past Lightning 5-3

'If that timetable is accurate than the Sabres should give Eichel the green light on a return if, and only if, he's been cleared and they are confident he'll be 100-percent. When asked if Housley would be content shelving Eichel for the season he adamantly disagreed.' … [Read more...] about Should Jack Eichel return to the Sabres lineup this season?

'Rasmus Ristolainen likely had his worst game of the season and quite possibly his career on Sunday against the Avalanche.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Avalanche topple Sabres 5-4

'Last year Eichel missed the first month and a half of the season after suffering a high-ankle sprain in practice the day before the regular season started.' … [Read more...] about Sabres forward Jack Eichel diagnosed with high-ankle sprain, out indefinitely

'“From my perspective, he seemed a lot better than what it was last year, seeing him move around after," Eichel's rommate Sam Reinhart told WGR 550's Paul Hamilton. "So I think he’s still optimistic and if he treats himself right and he does the things that are asked of him, hopefully he can come back sooner."' … [Read more...] about Watch: Housley says Eichel could return this season

'In the first period of Saturday's game against the Boston Bruins, Sabres forward Jack Eichel fell awkwardly to the ice, appearing to injure his right leg/ankle.' … [Read more...] about Sabres forward Jack Eichel injured in game vs. Bruins

'After John Tavares scored the Islanders first goal of the night I'd imagine plenty of fans thought to themselves "oh no, here we go again." Although it wasn't pretty, the Sabres squeaked out a win, something they haven't done very often this year. Take them how you can get, I guess.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres top Islanders 4-3

'"Going to the playoff games was always what you kind of hold on to them for, and then I realized if I can just buy a single playoff game for a couple hundred bucks, I'm still saving money."' … [Read more...] about Sabres fans giving up on season tickets

'If there are any positives to be taken from Tuesday's loss it should be that the Sabres battled back, something they haven't done very often this season.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Ducks take down Sabres 4-3 in OT

'"Yeah, the accountability is important," Jack Eichel told reporters. "We need to get to the point where if you're going to step up and say something you need to backup your actions and back up your words with actions and obviously not feel bad calling somebody out or stepping up and saying something and not feeling uncomfortable. It's all part of it and I think it's all part … [Read more...] about Leadership & accountability still concerns in Sabres’ locker room