'Both of the Flyers' first period goals were complete failures in close quarters. It was nearly reminiscent of Buffalo's inability to get out of their own way under Ralph Krueger. Part of that falls on Linus Ullmark's awareness and rebound control. But another part of it falls on playing bodies and sticks effectively in close quarters.' … [Read more...] about Five Observations: Sabres come back to beat Flyers 5-3
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Report: Sabres trade Taylor Hall and Curtis Lazar to Bruins for Anders Bjork and 2nd round pick
'Bjork's career highs in goals (nine) and assists (10) came in the 2019-2020 season in 58 games.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres trade Taylor Hall and Curtis Lazar to Bruins for Anders Bjork and 2nd round pick
Ruotsalainen scores first NHL goal, Sabres rally to 5-3 win
'“It’s awesome, it’s like a dream,” Ruotsalainen said. “I don’t know what to say it’s awesome.”' … [Read more...] about Ruotsalainen scores first NHL goal, Sabres rally to 5-3 win
Reports: Sabres trade Taylor Hall, Curtis Lazar to Bruins for Anders Bjork, 2nd round pick
'Bjork has two goals and three assists for the Bruins this season in 30 games played.' … [Read more...] about Reports: Sabres trade Taylor Hall, Curtis Lazar to Bruins for Anders Bjork, 2nd round pick
Reports: Sabres ship Hall, Lazar to Boston; get Bjork, 2nd-round draft pick
'The Sabres brought in Hall during the 2020 offseason on a one-year deal, but the 29-year-old under-produced in Buffalo, scoring just two goals through 37 games. He has sat out of the Sabres' games since Tuesday, due to trade precautions.' … [Read more...] about Reports: Sabres ship Hall, Lazar to Boston; get Bjork, 2nd-round draft pick
Sabres score three late in third, rally past Flyers
'"You just have to stick with your game, and I thought we had some chances," Skinner said. "Weren't able to capitalize and obviously as the game goes along, it sort of tightens up and desperation level sort of rises a little bit. Lately we've been able to find those plays and that's what you need, especially late in games. You need big plays in big moments.' … [Read more...] about Sabres score three late in third, rally past Flyers
Hall traded to Bruins by Sabres: report
'The Sabres received forward Anders Bjork and a second-round pick in the NHL Draft (year not specified). The Bruins also got forward Curtis Lazar. Buffalo plays at Boston on Tuesday (7 p.m. ET; NESN, MSG-B, NHL.TV).' … [Read more...] about Hall traded to Bruins by Sabres: report
5 takeaways | Skinner, Asplund score late to fuel comeback win
'Facing a desperate Philadelphia team seeking to claw its way back into the playoff picture, Buffalo erased a 2-0 deficit on goals from Sam Reinhart and Ruotsalainen during the second period. Jeff Skinner and Rasmus Asplund scored goals just 25 seconds apart to turn a 3-2 deficit into a 4-3 lead late in the third.' … [Read more...] about 5 takeaways | Skinner, Asplund score late to fuel comeback win
At The Final Horn Recap: Sabres 5 - Flyers 3
'Arttu Ruotsalainen scored his first NHL goal and Sam Reinhart and Casey Mittelstadt also scored. Linus Ullmark made 40 saves to earn his ninth win of the season.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn Recap: Sabres 5 – Flyers 3
Sabres trade defenseman Brandon Montour to Panthers for draft pick
'Montour, whose right shot and elite stride never ignited the Sabres’ offense as former General Manager Jason Botterill imagined, is a pending unrestricted free agent counting $3.85 million against the salary cap. Adams did not have to retain salary in the trade, providing the Sabres with much-needed cap space.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade defenseman Brandon Montour to Panthers for draft pick
Sabres notebook: Dylan Cozens may return to the lineup in Philadelphia
'Then the former seventh overall draft pick surprised the Sabres’ medical staff with a quick recovery that allowed him to rejoin the team for practice Saturday ahead of a three-game road trip. Although Cozens will need to be assessed following the full-contact on-ice session, he’s an option to be in the lineup Sunday when the Sabres play the Flyers in Philadelphia at 2 p.m.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Dylan Cozens may return to the lineup in Philadelphia
Inside the NHL: GMs heading to deadline should learn from Lightning's moves
'Another sign Ralph Krueger had too much influence: A three-year contract to Zemgus Girgensons and a two-year deal for Cody Eakin. I would have instead kept Johan Larsson, who could win faceoffs and kill penalties and play with an edge. Eakin, a Winnipeg native like Krueger, has been a bust at $2.2 million and is under contract for next year as well.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: GMs heading to deadline should learn from Lightning’s moves
Dealing Brandon Montour to Panthers likely only Sabres’ first deadline trade
'But Montour rarely looked like the puck-moving defenseman from his Anaheim days. Last season, Montour, a right-handed shot, struggled to adjust to playing on the left side. He also battled injuries over his 112-game tenure in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Dealing Brandon Montour to Panthers likely only Sabres’ first deadline trade
Sabres rookie Dylan Cozens happy with own game, ready to return from injury
'“It was definitely frustrating,” said Cozens, who returned to practice today and will likely play in Sunday afternoon’s road game against the Philadelphia Flyers. “As soon as I got hit, I knew something was up. So just coming back, obviously, from my last injury I was frustrated to know I was going to have to miss time again and games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Dylan Cozens happy with own game, ready to return from injury
Sabres make roster move, send Steven Fogarty to Amerks
'Dea, 27, went pointless in one game for the Sabres earlier this season. He has scored four goals and 13 points in 11 outings with the Amerks this year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make roster move, send Steven Fogarty to Amerks