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'It will also mark the first outdoor game for the Sabres since 2008, and the the first Winter Classic played in New York City. Yankee Stadium has hosted two 'Stadium Series' games featuring the Rangers, New Jersey Devils, and New York Islanders, but never the New Year's day showcase.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres to play in 2018 Winter Classic at Citi Field against New York Rangers

'Overall, Lehner played a really solid game, bailing the Sabres out of many sticky situations and finishing with 38 saves. Four goals allowed never looks good for a goaltender but he should be one of the last people to take the blame for Tuesday's loss.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sharks knock off Sabres 4-1

'Admittedly I haven't watched Antipin play and don't know much about the 24-year-old defender....but when you see that teams like Chicago, Columbus and Pittsburgh were interested it seems like this is a good get for the Sabres. Let's not kid ourselves, the blue line has been the biggest issue for the blue and gold this year and they could desperately use a young left-handed … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres expected to land KHL defenseman Viktor Antipin

'As the first period came to an end KeyBank Center erupted in boos after one of the Sabres worst periods of the season. It was almost like WWE superstar Roman Reigns was in the building. If you don't get the reference, it just means there were boos. Lots of boos. Buffalo was doubled up in shots 12-6 and found themselves trailing 3-0.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres beat Blue Jackets 5-3

'On Twitter dot com the Robin Lehner haters were out in full force, but I don't think he deserves much blame. He was left out to dry on three of Columbus' four goals.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Blue Jackets beat Sabres 4-3

'127 games. That's how long it took Buffalo Sabres second year forward Jack Eichel to reach 101 career points. At just 20-years-old Eichel has become the 15th fastest player [20-years-old or younger] since 1987 to reach the 100-point plateau.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel joins elite company

'"You feel like you could call four penalties against Jack every night, and you don't get the calls," Bylsma said of his second-year center. "Consistency is really the thing as coaches you really get hoarse about on the bench. If you know nothing is going to get called, you're fine with it. If you have a referee that calls three penalties a game and you know that referee, … [Read more...] about Bylsma: NHL should create more offense by making teams play more defense

'It's amazing how quick things can change. Less than two weeks ago the thought of a playoff push was a long shot, but not impossible. Since returning from the bye week the Sabres have lost six of seven games [1-4-2], including three games where they had the lead entering the third period.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Flyers take down Sabres 6-3

'The only bright spot for the Sabres has been the play of both Jack Eichel and Ryan O'Reilly. Eichel is currently rolling and has the longest current point streak in the N.H.L. [10-games], while O'Reilly has six points [3G, 3A] in the Sabres last three games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres running out of time

'Same story, different day.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Penguins rally, beat Sabres 4-3

'Let's not kid ourselves, the Sabres have the slimmest of chances at making the playoffs and if they continue to lose to teams they're chasing in the standings those chances will vanish completely. Buffalo now has to play the defending Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins on short rest. After that, the Sabres play Philadelphia, Columbus twice, San Jose, Los Angeles and … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Lightning strike, take down Sabres 2-1 in SO

'It wasn't pretty, but they got the job done.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres take down Coyotes 6-3

'"It was the quietest (deadline) since I've been here," Murray told reporters on Wednesday afternoon. "I made some calls, made a lot of calls to set the table on trading away a couple guys and made a few calls on to see if I could make a hockey trade and yet younger."' … [Read more...] about Sabres stand pat, make no deadline trades

'***Note: List is based off potential return, not probability of getting dealt***' … [Read more...] about Deadline day: Six Sabres that could be traded

'After a nice start you can't get outshot 33-12 and expect to win games.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Predators beat Sabres 5-4 in OT