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'Justin Bailey, along with his linemates Derek Grant and Nick Baptiste, put together an impressive game -- especially in the first period. Baptiste had the most chances and finished the night with three shots, but he had some help from his friends. Bailey actually had the fewest minutes of any Sabres player Tuesday night (8:26), but in the limited time he was on the ice, I … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres edge Wild 2-1

'The Erie County District Attorney's office says that this is routine procedure for people with non-criminal charges and no prior record. Acting DA Michael Flaherty says Kane was not treated any differently because of his athlete status.'http://www.wkbw.com/news/charges-against-evander-kane-could-be-dropped-in-six-months103116 … [Read more...] about Charges against Evander Kane could be dropped in six months

'Have you ever seen a Venus Fly Trap swallow up a fly? Well, on Saturday, Anders Nilsson was the fly trap and the puck was the fly. Nilsson swallowed up several different shots from the point, especially in the second period. So far this season Buffalo goaltenders have had a problem with rebound control, but Saturday that wasn’t the case. "The most important thing is the two … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres shutout Panthers 3-0

'On Tuesday night against the Flyers, Nilsson kept the Sabres in the game early. Thursday, he let in some goals he would surely want back.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres blanked by Wild 4-0

'Sources tell 7 Eyewitness News an “Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal” is being entered, which would ultimately mean Kane’s case would be tossed.' … [Read more...] about Source: Kane harassment case set to be dismissed

'Entering the third period, things were looking good for the Sabres. They played fantastically in the second and were twenty minutes away from earning their first road regulation win in Philadelphia since 2011. Then, everything imploded and things got ugly.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres fall to Flyers 4-3 in SO

'Okposo finished the night with a fourth of the Sabres shots on goal (six shots) Thursday night and generated some quality chances. The Sabres big free agent forward had a stellar second period, basically taking over the game, he just couldn't beat Markstrom. Okposo and his line mates (O'Reilly and Reinhart) really turned things on as a unit after a slow start, but it was too … [Read more...] about 5 observations: Sabres 2-1 loss to Canucks

'Wednesday Miller told reporters that he will backup Jacob Markstrom duringThursday's game against the Sabres, after feeling some tightness the last few days. “It’s not an injury," Miller started. "It’s more of a muscle that didn’t want to settle down.”' … [Read more...] about Miller likely won’t play against Sabres

'As overtime was drawing to an end Sabres forward Sam Reinhart had the puck behind Buffalo’s net. After maintaining possession for a few seconds, he was plastered into the boards, losing possession of the puck. Ten seconds later, Flames forward Sean Monahan found the back of the net on a perfect pass from Johnny Gaudreau, securing the win for Calgary. After the game Sabres … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres fall 4-3 in OT to Flames

'“We needed a good response from our last game,” O’Reilly told reporters after Sunday’s win. “I thought we were much more consistent tonight and you know, we just supported each other better and we made plays. That’s the hockey we have to establish right away. It’s a big road trip and it’s nice to start off like that.”' … [Read more...] about O’Reilly stepping up for Sabres early in season

'In his first game wearing a Sabres sweater Kyle Okposo was paired on a line with Sam Reinhart and Ryan O’Reilly. It only took two shifts for Okposo to get on the scoresheet — finishing off a perfect pass from Sam Reinhart in the first period to get the Sabres first of the night.' … [Read more...] about 5 observations: Sabres 6-2 win over Oilers

'Kane's injury was the second high-profile injury in as many days for Buffalo. The day before the season, Jack Eichel went down in the last 10 minutes of practice. There's no timeline on his return, and he says he won't return until he's 100%"' … [Read more...] about Evander Kane has 3 cracked ribs, will be out for weeks

'Eichel admits the timing of his injury was what makes it so tough but he says injuries are part of the game. Now, Eichel's focus shifts to how he handles his ankle and eventually how he returns.' … [Read more...] about Eichel not rushing back, will return when 100%

'Slow might be an understatement. The first 15 minutes of the first period were quite simply a mess. The Sabres only registered one shot and couldn’t get anything going.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres 4-1 loss to Canadiens

'Eichel was working on a power play drill when he got hurt.' … [Read more...] about Eichel screams as he hits the ice with an injury during Wednesday morning’s practice