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'Weaknesses: The Sabres can be scored upon. Goaltending inconsistencies combined with defensive zone breakdowns — a sign of the team’s youth — led to Buffalo finishing 26th in the NHL in allowing an average 3.62 goals per game. The goalie trio unraveled during a three-week stretch spanning Feb. 28 to March 21 in which the Sabres toppled from contention by going 2-8-2 before … [Read more...] about Sabres embracing expectations of finally being in position to snap 12-season playoff drought

'The announcement to dissolve Pegula Sports and Entertainment is being referred to as one “allowing each respective organization to focus singularly on their efforts.” The decision marks the next step in a management restructuring Pegula began in July, when he fired executive vice president and COO Ron Raccuia, who oversaw the operations of both franchises.' … [Read more...] about Pegula appoints himself NHL Sabres president, dissolves parent company that also oversaw NFL’s Bills

'Lyubushkin had 14 points in 68 games with Buffalo last season. He led the Sabres’ defensemen in hits and blocked shots per 60 minutes of play, and he played extensively as a penalty-killer.' … [Read more...] about Anaheim Ducks acquire defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin from Buffalo for a 4th-round draft pick

'The magnitude of his legacy and the many people he touched was apparent a day later, with “RIPRJ” trending on X, the social media platform previously known as Twitter.' … [Read more...] about Rick Jeanneret’s legacy as the voice of the Sabres will continue on following his death at 81

'He achieved the NHL’s highest broadcasting honor in 2012, upon earning the Hockey Hall of Fame’s Foster Hewitt Memorial Award.' … [Read more...] about Rick Jeanneret, the Hall of Fame broadcaster and voice of the Buffalo Sabres, dies at the age of 81

'He’s coming off a season in which he had 10 goals and eight assists in 80 games. Overall, Girgensons has 81 goals and 174 points in 625 career games, which rank 13th on the team list.' … [Read more...] about Girgensons gets a 1-year, $2.5 million contract to return to the Sabres for a 10th season

'His puck-moving skills fit Buffalo’s style of play, Johnston finished his college career with nine goals and 59 points in 143 career games, including four goals and 18 points in 40 games this year. He reached the NCAA’s Frozen Four in each of his final two seasons, with the Gophers losing in the semifinals last year, followed by a 3-2 overtime loss to Quinnipiac in the … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres sign Minnesota defenseman Ryan Johnston to 2-year rookie contract

'The 35-year-old’s re-signing was anticipated after both the player and team expressed mutual interest in his return once Buffalo’s season ended last month. Okposo was eligible to become an unrestricted free agent after completing a seven-year, $42 million contract, and gets an opportunity to continue leading a team finally showing signs of being competitive.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres re-sign captain Kyle Okposo to 1-year, $2.5M contract

'“The strides that this team in particular has made is definitely a step in the right direction,” Thompson said. “This team’s only been together a couple of years now. I think everyone in here is growing as a team, which is something that we haven’t been able to say for a while.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres see signs of promise despite 12-year playoff drought

'“I thought our guys came out and were dialed in, committed to the result,” Buffalo coach Don Granato said. “Big win today. It didn’t happen early, but we stayed on it.”' … [Read more...] about Skinner leads Sabres to 5-2 win over Blue Jackets

'“I think I left it all out there. At the end of the day, I did everything I possibly could to make sure that I was competitive and gave the team a chance to win,” Anderson added. “You’ve got to be honest with yourself. And that’s just the way this game goes, Father Time always catches up to you.”' … [Read more...] about Anderson closes career with Sabres’ 4-3 OT win over Senators

'“Yeah, honestly, it’s pretty empty,” he said. “I didn’t know I was going to feel like this. But, you know, it is what it is. But the boys have fought hard and now we know what we’re capable of. We played in a couple months or so, but a little too late.”' … [Read more...] about Devils clinch home ice for playoffs; end Sabres hopes

'“We kept battling and battling and found a way to win,″ Mittelstadt said. ”We’re just going to keep playing hard, stick together and keep going.”' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt rallies Sabres to 3-2 win over Rangers in SO

'“All I can do is do my best and compete, and that’s what I did today,” said Dahlin, who joined Phil Housley as the only other Sabres defenseman to top 70 points in a single season. “I really wanted to win this game. I think that’s the simple answer.”' … [Read more...] about Thompson scores go-ahead goal in Sabres 4-3 win over ’Canes

'“One-on-one against Dylan Larkin is a pretty crazy way to finish up your first shootout,” Levi said. “The guys played a great game and I just wanted to give them an opportunity to get the win. Even when they got the late goal to tie it, I knew we still had a chance to win in overtime.. And when we didn’t get a goal there, I knew we had an opportunity in the shootout.”' … [Read more...] about Thompson, Cozens lead Sabres past Red Wings 7-6 in shootout