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'Major props to the Sabres for coming back and getting the win. This may be their most impressive win of the season. No, that doesn't mean it was their best game by any stretch, but to score two late goals and tie things up late like they did, then win in overtime, that is really impressive.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres top Predators 5-4 in OT

'Kulikov's effectiveness will be the major question when he finally returns -- in 20 games this season the first year Sabre has only one assist and a -10 plus/minus rating. Kulikov has battled injuries almost all season, so it will be interesting to see how the 26-year-old defensemen performances this time around.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kulikov nearing return to injury-plagued blue line

'We just have to start with this. In less than ten minutes we saw two save of the year candidates from both goaltenders.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres top Canadiens 3-2 in OT

'*Side note* Kudos to Rasmus Ristolainen -- he logged a career-high 35:24 in ice time, including 4:28 during overtime.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres top Red Wings 3-2 in OT

'Time to start walking the walk. The Sabres have admitted that need to be more consistent but now they have to prove that they can be. At times, like against Dallas earlier in the week, the Sabres look like a very competitive hockey team. Then, they collapse during a ten-minute span it costs them an important game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres continuing to search for consistency

'"I get mad," Lehner said Thursday. "I have a history of maybe being short-fused but you know what, I can't change it."' … [Read more...] about Lehner knows that he can have a short-fuse, but don’t expect him to change anytime soon

'We saw this against the Lightning last week, again against the Hurricanes and on Tuesday versus the Maple Leafs. I don’t have an explanation for why this keeps happening, but it needs to stop.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Maple Leafs top Sabres 4-3

'I’m not going to say that Buffalo will become Toronto’s biggest rival — that is and will always be Montreal — but these two teams just have so many stinking similarities.' … [Read more...] about Something special brewing between Sabres & Maple Leafs

'It took Tyler Ennis 19 seconds to have his presence felt.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Ennis, Sabres top Stars 4-1

'Stretches like this cannot happen. In just five minutes the Hurricanes completely took over the game and just like that the Sabres were playing catch up. It's amazing how a few bad minutes can cost you a game -- and that's what happened on Friday.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Hurricanes blow by Sabres 5-2

'I hate that Jack Eichel spent a big chunk of Thursday's game centering a line with Brian Gionta and Marcus Foligno. Yes, Sam Reinhart and others were shuffled into the mix, but the Sabres need a new combination.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Lightning storm past Sabres 4-2

'Sometimes we forget that Ristolianen is still only 22-years-old. He's cooled off a bit as of late but has some of the most impressive numbers for a Sabres defenseman in a long time. In 40 games Ristolainen has *27* points (3G, 24A) and a -2 plus/minus.' … [Read more...] about Midseason Buffalo Sabres Report Card

'Once again Nilsson proved that he deserves more games from here on out. I’m not ready to say he needs to be the starter — but I think Nilsson and Robin Lehner should at the very least be splitting games.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres top Flyers 4-1

'Think about every other N.H.L. city and their fan-bases -- I'd bet they'd rather watch Eichel than Okposo. That's not meant to be a knock on Okposo, he's a very good hockey player, but Jack Eichel has the skill and potential to become an *elite* player in the league, and those are the guys who should be playing in this game.' … [Read more...] about Eichel makes more sense for ASG than Okposo

'Ennis, 27, had only two points (1G, 1A) in 12 games played before missing the Sabres last 27 games with a groin injury. The most startling stat was his -6 plus/minus in only 12 games. Defense has never been one of Ennis' strong suits, but his start was pretty lackluster.' … [Read more...] about Tyler Ennis nearing return to Sabres lineup