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'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

'KeyBank Center basically burst after Zemgus Girgensons tied the game. It was without question one of the Sabres best periods at home this season. After the game players said they need to build off this win, and use this as a model for the type of game they need to play moving forward.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres rally/knock off Jets 4-3

'For what it's worth, I love seeing this kind of emotion out of the teams young franchise player. The only way I would have an issue with these comments was if Eichel wasn't producing, but he's currently on a five game point streak with three goals and three assists during that span.' … [Read more...] about Eichel making case to be next captain

'Don't get me wrong -- the Blackhawks were the better team -- but when you have a lead in the third period you have to protect it.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Blackhawks top Sabres in OT 4-3

'Reinhart, in only his second full season, has 23 points in 37 games. Not great -- but his production has more than doubled since roommate and fellow second-overall pick Jack Eichel returned to the lineup. Coincidence? Probably not.' … [Read more...] about Pump the brakes on Sam Reinhart criticism

'O'Reilly centered a line with Derek Grant and Brian Gionta at practice on Wednesday and lined up with the Sabres first power play unit. According to Paul Hamilton from WGR 550, O'Reilly even got physical in battle drills in front of the net, something players usually don't do until they've had a few practices under their belt.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ O’Reilly resumes practice

'The first 20 minutes against the Rangers was one of Buffalo's best first periods in recent memory. They applied pressure early and often, and were eventually rewarded for it.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres top Rangers 4-1