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'Pominville was not ready to walk away. He maintained the same offseason regimen and hoped to receive a phone call from a team, particularly the Sabres. The call never came.' … [Read more...] about Jason Pominville: From 15-year NHL vet to a dad who plays in a rec league

'"You want to be with the team, you want to be in the mix," Ullmark said after improving to 17-14-3 this season. "You want to be there and do what you do best. Obviously you can’t buy the feeling of winning, so it was great to get the first win here."' … [Read more...] about Linus Ullmark returns to lineup, stands tall to help Sabres snap skid

'That said, close media contact is one thing these leagues are trying to get away from for now. A picture went across Twitter of Dallas' Joe Pavelski talking behind a microphone with a large table between him and reporters. The Center for Disease Control reportedly wants a 6-foot distance between people. The Stars made sure of that. You saw Auston Matthews at a podium in … [Read more...] about It was a weird day and night — and not just because Sabres finally won

'"After consultation with infectious disease and public health experts, and given the issues that can be associated with close contact in pre- and postgame settings, all team locker rooms and clubhouses will be open only to players and essential employees of teams and team facilities until further notice," the statement said. "Media access will be maintained in designated … [Read more...] about Sabres make alternate arrangements as pro leagues ban media from locker rooms

'The Sabres (30-31-8) had scored two or fewer goals in seven straight games and blew a two-goal lead in the third period.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Buffalo Sabres 3, Washington Capitals 2 (SO)

'The Sabres will get a pair of looks at Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals this month. The first one comes Monday night in KeyBank Center and it's going to be interesting to see which version of the Caps they see.' … [Read more...] about Alex Ovechkin keeps putting pucks in the net but his team is struggling to keep them out

'"I thought we had some good chances," Skinner, who had six shots on goal, said. "We’d like to get one there and create some momentum, get us on the board. I thought Eichs and Reino played really well. Reino was really strong on the walls, won a lot of battles. That allowed us to stay in their end and create those opportunities."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ new-look lineup can’t break through as losing streak reaches 6

'The adjustments led to arguably one of the Sabres' most impressive games of the season, yet they had nothing to show for it.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Flyers 3, Sabres 1

'“I was going to kind of help him with coaching,” Smith, 84, said last week from his home in Orchard Park, recalling that life-changing conversation with Imlach. “When he was busy, I would take the practices and all that. So that’s basically why I came. I knew that down the road I’d get into coaching somewhere, if I came and did this for a couple of years.”' … [Read more...] about How Floyd Smith became Sabres’ first captain, coached team to Stanley Cup Final

'Skinner is going to easily post a career-low in points for a non-lockout season, with just 23 so far in 57 games. At least his 14 goals give him a shot to surpass his previous career low for a full campaign of 18 set in 2014-15.' … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner, Jack Eichel reunite on top line as Sabres head to Philly

'Buffalo isn't creating enough traffic in front of the net and most of its 30 shots against Pittsburgh came from the perimeter. General Manager Jason Botterill tried to address the issue at the trade deadline by acquiring power forward Wayne Simmonds, but the Sabres are still having trouble finishing.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose fifth straight game as offensive struggles continue

'Hutton, a partner in a Nashville winery/restaurant project, learned Tuesday while the team was in Winnipeg that the business he joined in 2017 was extensively damaged by the tornado that struck the Music City early Tuesday morning.' … [Read more...] about The Nashville tornado hits home for Sabres goalie Carter Hutton

'"They just have such a calming presence, there’s no real panic in the room," Rodrigues said before his return game against the Sabres Thursday in KeyBank Center. "We’re obviously going through a little bit of a losing stretch there when I first got here, and even then there was no worry, no panic. It was just kind of get ready for the next game and prepare the same way and … [Read more...] about Even in defeat, Evan Rodrigues gets quick lesson about Penguins’ swagger

'Jack Eichel was held without a point for a sixth consecutive game, the longest mark of his five-year NHL career.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Penguins 4, Sabres 2

'Officers who responded to the fracas said they observed a strong odor of alcohol on Barnaby's breath and noted that his eyes were red and watery and that his speech was slurred. Barnaby was charged with public intoxication and taken into custody by police.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres winger Matthew Barnaby arrested in Nashville