Archives for February 18, 2018

'It's not changing. There are few signs it will. Sure, there's the blip like sweeping western Canada and winning three of four before Saturday's pounding. But for the first 40 minutes against the Kings, the players may as well have taken in brunch or a movie rather than skate listlessly around KeyBank Center and fall into a 4-0 hole.' … [Read more...] about Sabres again miss wake-up call in latest lackadaisical loss

'Coach Phil Housley is less than impressive at times but I'm still firing 10 or 12 players before I think about changing coaches. There are too many guys in this dressing room too happy to have their money.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Botterill needs to slam the door on this sorry group

'Two buses full of Iafallo's family and friends came to the game from The Towne House, the Hamburg pub run by his father, Tom, that's been family owned since 1962.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Iafallo has homecoming fun; Lehner struggling in Buffalo

'Los Angeles had 30 shots during the opening two periods in building a 4-0 lead. The Kings won in Buffalo for the first time since a 4-1 win Feb. 21, 2003.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Kings 4, Sabres 2

'The Sabres have made it clear to teams they're in position to retain some salary to facilitate deals and perhaps enhance their return. They're expected to keep part of Kane's $5.25 million salary in a trade and would likely have to keep part of the $3.9 million hit on Gorges or the $4 million for Lehner. Teams are limited to three retained salaries at any one time.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: As deadline approaches, Sabres in the thick of the chatter