'Thompson is being sent down to AHL Rochester while in the midst of a 23-game goal drought. The 22-year-old has just seven goals and five assists for 12 points in 65 games this season.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres demote center Tage Thompson to minors
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Andrerson gets 2nd shutout, Senators beat Sabres 4-0
'“We’re just giving up too much,” Kyle Okposo said. “We gave up two tap ins, a power-play goal and I can’t remember the first one. It’s a lack of respect for our net. I didn’t think we were ready to play (Tuesday) and that’s pretty inexcusable.I’m running out of things to say.”' … [Read more...] about Andrerson gets 2nd shutout, Senators beat Sabres 4-0
Sabres sign Boston College’s Fitzgerald to 2-year contract
'Fitzgerald was selected by Buffalo in the third round of the 2016 draft. The two-time Eagles captain was selected as Hockey East’s best defensive defenseman in 2017-18, and finished his college career with 17 goals and 82 points in 151 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Boston College’s Fitzgerald to 2-year contract
Schneider makes 45 saves in leading Devils over Sabres 3-1
'“I totally disagree with it, the call,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said. “He’s (Rodrigues) got his territory in front of the goaltender. We are telling our guys to go to the net. He does the right thing and the guy backs into him. They saw it differently, but I disagree with it.”' … [Read more...] about Schneider makes 45 saves in leading Devils over Sabres 3-1
Brendan Gallagher scores twice, Canadiens beat Sabres 7-4
'“It’s been a long year,” Eichel said. “These same issues seem to continue to haunt us. We have to be better these next few games. There’s still a lot of pride on the line. We represent our city, this organization. That should be enough right there. We should play for each other more.”' … [Read more...] about Brendan Gallagher scores twice, Canadiens beat Sabres 7-4
Flyers, Blackhawks, Sabres and Lightning to Europe in ’19-20
'“Yes!” was how Dahlin described his first reaction to learning the news.' … [Read more...] about Flyers, Blackhawks, Sabres and Lightning to Europe in ’19-20
Tavares, Matthews lead Maple Leafs to 4-2 win over Sabres
'“It’s obviously frustrating here on home ice,” goalie Carter Hutton said. “We get a big win and then we can’t answer the bell here today.”' … [Read more...] about Tavares, Matthews lead Maple Leafs to 4-2 win over Sabres
Reinhart’s shootout winner lifts Sabres over Blues 4-3
'“I just liked the way we played after a back-to-back,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said. “We didn’t get the result (last night) and we haven’t gotten the result in the last two weeks. I’m just happy for our guys. They just continue to battle and fight and they found a way to win.”' … [Read more...] about Reinhart’s shootout winner lifts Sabres over Blues 4-3
Svechnikov, Williams lead Hurricanes past Sabres 4-2
'“It’s tough when you don’t get the results,” captain Jack Eichel said. “We’ve got a big game (Sunday) at home, good hockey team (St. Louis), so just get ready for that.”' … [Read more...] about Svechnikov, Williams lead Hurricanes past Sabres 4-2
Kessel, Crosby help surging Penguins blank Sabres 5-0
'“Any time that you put on an NHL sweater, you put on the Sabres sweater, you better play with some pride. Otherwise you shouldn’t ... be here,” said Sabres forward Kyle Okposo, punctuating his frustration with a profanity. “I don’t believe that we’ve lost that. And if guys have, they shouldn’t be here. I don’t know what else to say.”' … [Read more...] about Kessel, Crosby help surging Penguins blank Sabres 5-0
Bishop records 3rd straight shutout, Stars beat Sabres 2-0
'“We just couldn’t seem to find one to maybe give us a lift and go from there,” said forward Jeff Skinner, who leads Buffalo with 36 goals, but hasn’t scored in his last 12 games. “It’s not a good feeling. But at the same time, you have to stick with it and create some more.”' … [Read more...] about Bishop records 3rd straight shutout, Stars beat Sabres 2-0
Sabres captain Eichel disagrees with NHL’s 2-game suspension
'“If you look at the hit and look at the rule book, I didn’t think it matched up,” Eichel said following practice Monday. “It’s kind of frustrating.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Eichel disagrees with NHL’s 2-game suspension
Sabres forward Jack Eichel suspended for 2 games
'The suspension will cost him $107,527.' … [Read more...] about Sabres forward Jack Eichel suspended for 2 games
Slumping Sabres call up Alexander Nylander from minors
'The move on Sunday marks the first time Nylander has been called up this season. He previously had a goal and an assist in seven career NHL games.' … [Read more...] about Slumping Sabres call up Alexander Nylander from minors
MacKinnon Grubauer lead Avs to 3-0 win over Sabres
'“He hits me after they (expletive), excuse my language, they blow the whistle,” Eichel said. “Whatever. ... They were more desperate than we were.”' … [Read more...] about MacKinnon Grubauer lead Avs to 3-0 win over Sabres