'Only a few players on the Sabres are performing better than last season, when the club won seven of its last nine games to finish with 91 points, Buffalo’s highest total since it had 96 in 2010-11. Tage Thompson, Alex Tuch and Jeff Skinner have a combined 55 goals after the trio produced 118 last season. Dylan Cozens dropped from 31 to 14, Victor Olofsson plummeted from 28 to … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Kevyn Adams plans to retool ‘.500 team’ with long-term plan in mind
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As trade deadline approaches, Sabres captain Kyle Okposo could be dealt
'When Okposo, 35, signed a one-year contract to return for his eighth and perhaps final season here, it felt like he would retire with the Sabres. Over the past three years, he has very much been the face of the team, helping transform the culture and guide it through a difficult rebuild.' … [Read more...] about As trade deadline approaches, Sabres captain Kyle Okposo could be dealt
Slick assist helps Sabres’ leading scorer Casey Mittelstadt emerge from slump
'“Confidence, poise, manipulated some pretty good hockey players in a … pretty challenging atmosphere,” Sabres coach Don Granato said of the nifty assist. “So lots of maturity and skill combination – skill and then awareness of time and space. …"' … [Read more...] about Slick assist helps Sabres’ leading scorer Casey Mittelstadt emerge from slump
4 moves the Buffalo Sabres could make before the NHL trade deadline
'Other impending free agents that could potentially be on the trade block include Tyson Jost, Eric Comrie, Eric Robinson, and in what would be a significant and surprising move, Casey Mittelstadt.' … [Read more...] about 4 moves the Buffalo Sabres could make before the NHL trade deadline
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Rochester Amerks playoff position is slipping as they prepare for grueling weekend (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage