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'The Sabres have a negative-13 goal differential in the first period this season, a significant problem considering they're just 5-14-6 when trailing after the first 20 minutes of a game.' … [Read more...] about ‘Extremely disappointing’ start dooms Sabres in another home loss

'Miller spoiled the Sabres' comeback attempt by making 15 saves in the third period, securing the lead after Anaheim scored three goals on its first six shots of the game. Johan Larsson scored off an Anaheim turnover late in the first period and Rasmus Dahlin cut the Sabres' deficit to one with his power-play goal in the second.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Ducks 3, Sabres 2

'"It's great to be back with the guys," said Olofsson, 24. "I'm not quite there yet but it was nice to kind of get out there, get the feel of the game again and it's good to have a little bit, but not much contact. A few guys around you, so you have to be aware."' … [Read more...] about Now back at practice, Victor Olofsson has to stay patient before he returns to Sabres’ lineup

'"I think he’s maturing a lot right before us," Rochester coach Chris Taylor said. "It was hard at the start coming down, there’s no question. It was hard for him to adjust to the different refereeing, how we play is a little different. He’s adjusting every day and he’s opening up a lot more with the guys. He’s becoming one of our leaders."' … [Read more...] about Casey Mittelstadt ‘adjusting every day’ while developing in Rochester

'About 25 disillusioned hockey fans marched around the “French Connection” statue in Alumni Plaza, chanted “Hey, ho, Botterill’s Gotta Go” — referring to general manager Jason Botterill — and called on team owners Terry and Kim Pegula to acknowledge the pain fans feel with each loss.' … [Read more...] about Sabres protest packs plaza with frustration, if not with people

'Defense that chokes the neutral zone. Crisp breakouts. Stellar passing. Nifty finishes. All backed by strong goaltending. It all seems so simple. It's the recipe that should win anywhere.' … [Read more...] about Sabres need to bring a suddenly improving road show back home

'As in previous decade ceremonies, a large group of alumni is scheduled to be introduced. Subject to change, the current roster of alumni slated to attend is highlighted by former captains Daniel Briere and Jason Pominville, current team broadcasters Martin Biron and Andrew Peters, Sabres development coach Adam Mair and Angola native and youth hockey director Patrick Kaleta.' … [Read more...] about Tom Golisano, Larry Quinn to be honored by Sabres as part of ‘2000s Night’

'Hutton was particularly sharp in the third period of this one, stopping the first 17 shots he faced before Mika Zibanejad snapped his shutout bid with 2:53 to go. Hutton finished with 37 saves but things got hairy after Chris Kreider's power-play goal with 1:38 left. The Rangers outshot Buffalo, 23-6, in the third period and 39-28 for the game.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Buffalo Sabres 3, New York Rangers 2

'Even if the Sabres would have come back to win Thursday night, it would have felt like a loss.' … [Read more...] about Another day in Sabreland: No excuse to ever lose to Red Wings

'In a season full of lows, the Buffalo Sabres hit what has to rate as the lowest one of all Thursday night.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Detroit Red Wings 4, Buffalo Sabres 3 (SO)

'"It’s been like a roller coaster for me, ever since I got drafted," Johansson, a third-round draft choice in 2014, said following practice Wednesday. "This has always been the goal. It’s nice to get rewarded and to be here. I’m just taking it in and enjoying every moment."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jonas Johansson to make first NHL start after ‘hiccups, road blocks’

'Dahlin's return lasted only a few minutes. The 19-year-old defenseman left the ice before practice drills began and remains day to day with the upper-body injury that prevented him from playing in the Sabres' 6-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday night.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin suffers ‘setback,’ questionable to face Red Wings

'The uncharacteristic blunders continued.' … [Read more...] about Chorus of boos follows another ‘unacceptable’ Sabres home loss

'"From a management standpoint, that's one of the reasons I came to this organization. The resources are given to us to have success. ... If you're frustrated with the results, hey, challenge management. But what our ownership has given us? They give us the tools to have success."' … [Read more...] about Jason Botterill admits frustration with Sabres goes all the way up to ownership

'With their season on the brink, the Sabres imploded on home ice for the third time in a week.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Colorado Avalanche 6, Buffalo Sabres 1