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'The Sabres are last in the Eastern Conference after 54 games, 13 points out of a playoff spot, but McLeod has been a bright spot during a disappointing season. His 12 goals are tied for the career high that he set with Edmonton during its 104-point finish in 2023-24, and he’s three points away from setting a new personal best in the NHL. His 15:56 of ice time per game is more … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: Ryan McLeod producing more in Buffalo than he did in Edmonton

'Perhaps. Since the NHL didn’t go to the Olympics in 2018 and 2022, it’s the first best-on-best tournament we’ve had since the 2016 World Cup (RIP Johnny Gaudreau, the leading scorer for the “Team North America” we’ll never forget). The NHL Players’ Association has made it very clear it wanted a return to the Olympics and some best-on-best tournaments. With revenues going up, … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Should we care about the 4 Nations Face-Off? We’ll find out fast

'Another bold move is needed, one that can bring toughness and leadership while addressing a current hole in the lineup. Teams are trying to pry Dylan Cozens out of Buffalo, but the Sabres aren’t taking draft picks or prospects for a 24-year-old center who scored 31 goals two seasons ago. The Vegas Golden Knights are among the teams interested in Tuch, who has one year left on … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Kevyn Adams will continue to pursue signings, trades during NHL’s break

‘ Dahlin and Bowen Byram scored 3:04 apart to erase a 2-0 deficit. JJ Peterka hit the post on a shot early in the second period that would have given Buffalo its first lead of the game. Byram nearly finished an exceptional passing play a few moments earlier. Tuch’s 19th goal of the season was a shot off the far post and in. Dylan Cozens snapped the Sabres’ 0-for-7 power-play … [Read more...] about Turnover-prone Sabres squander opportunity to enter break on 5-game win streak

'General manager Kevyn Adams expressed interest in re-signing Greenway before the deadline, but a source familiar with the situation told The Buffalo News that negotiations aren’t expected to begin until closer to that date. Greenway’s singular focus is on returning to the Sabres’ lineup, though his ideal scenario be an extended stay in Buffalo, which is only some 275 miles … [Read more...] about Jordan Greenway would ‘absolutely love’ to stay with Sabres, but contract talks will wait

'The Sabres fell completely out of the playoff race in January, despite finishing sixth in the league in scoring at 3.31 goals per game. They only went 6-6-1 because they were 30th in goals against at 3.54. The five teams above Buffalo in offense for the month were Nashville, Winnipeg, the New York Rangers, Detroit and Edmonton − and they combined to go 44-17-7.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: In wake of Gaudreau tragedy, Blue Jackets have stuck together for playoff push