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'The mistakes by Byram and Benson were among the numerous mishaps by the Sabres after they took the lead, and it cost them a four-game win streak. Jiri Kulich turned the puck over on the Flyers’ fourth goal, and Owen Tippett’s first of two goals was a one-timer on the power play with Benson in the penalty box.' … [Read more...] about UPL unable to bail out the Sabres in another turnover-prone loss: Takeaways from Philly

'“At his age, it’s really even 10 times harder to be captain,” Sabres winger Alex Tuch said of his teammate. “Finding his voice, figuring out what kind of leader he wants to be and how and when he wants to use his voice. It’s been really interesting and fun and exciting to see how unbelievable of a leader that he is. He didn’t need the C on his chest. We all knew who the leader … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin still yearning to captain Sabres to playoffs after 500 games

'“The league as a whole has wrapped their arms around what he’s accomplished, and what he is accomplishing at the age he’s doing it,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said of the 39-year-old Ovechkin after practice Friday. “He’s one incredible athlete, with one incredible shot and the shot really hasn’t gone down that much over all these years. And I think that’s due to how strong that … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: As Sabres get set to meet Caps, Lindy Ruff gives it up to ageless Alex Ovechkin

'Luukkonen's last start was last Saturday's 4-1 loss in Minnesota. Since returning from the 4 Nations break, Luukkonen is 5-6-0 with a 3.60 goals-against average and .863 save percentage. Reimer, meanwhile, is 3-2-1, 2.92/.907.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: After mental reset, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen getting back in goal this weekend

'Jiri Kulich, Tyson Kozak, Zach Benson and Isak Rosen combined for three goals and six points as the Sabres rolled to a 7-3 win over the Penguins in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Jiri Kulich and the Sabres’ other rookies ‘really stepped up’ in 7-3 win: Takeaways

'“It’s definitely not the year that I wanted,” said Quinn, who was the first player drafted by general manager Kevyn Adams in 2020. “It’s been a frustrating year, but I feel like I’m not that far off from being a producing player that I want to be. I think I’m doing some good things. At the end of the day, I need to take a step somehow in my game to get to that next level and … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Jack Quinn determined to rebound from challenging Year 3

'James Reimer, the Sabres’ 37-year-old backup goalie, made 30 saves. Jacob Bernard-Docker, the defenseman who they acquired in the pre-deadline trade with Ottawa, scored his first goal with Buffalo. Jack Quinn, a 23-year-old winger benched two games earlier for missing a team meeting, buried a shot from the left circle and played one of his best games this season. The Sabres … [Read more...] about Lindy Ruff still committed to fixing Sabres after 600th win as coach: 5 takeaways

'The optics obviously aren’t great here, especially given where these two teams are in the standings. Norris is actually a more expensive player than Cozens at a cap hit of $7.9 million, and I submit he’s a more well-round player, too. He can impact the Sabres’ special teams units more than Cozens could and you can easily pencil him in as a 25-goal man in this lineup if he’s … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Dylan Cozens is an answer for Ottawa, but Josh Norris remains a question for Sabres

'Kopff is a 6-foot-4, 215-pound left winger from New Jersey. He totaled nine goals with 28 points in 32 games at Brown this season, and he had six goals and 18 points in 30 games as a freshman. Kopff played in the British Columbia Hockey League before he chose the NCAA route.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Brown University forward Tyler Kopff to entry-level contract

'“Those are a lot of my best friends in Buffalo, and I always dreamt about getting it done with them and that group. For sure, there’s definitely disappointment that it didn’t work out, but at the end of the day, I’m really happy to be in Ottawa and in the hunt with these guys now. I’m sure I’ll do a little more reflecting and looking back after the season, because right now my … [Read more...] about Sabres exclusive: Dylan Cozens reflects on trade ahead of return with Ottawa

'While the Buffalo Sabres' season has effectively been over for weeks, it's at least clear their will to compete is not kaput. Sunday's 5-3 win over the Western Conference-leading Winnipeg Jets in Canada Life Centre might rate as their most impressive feat of the season.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: From James Reimer out, Sabres made the plays to ground the Jets

'For the 22nd time this season, the Sabres gave up three or more goals in a period on Saturday. For the 24th time, they gave up an empty-net goal – which is now one shy of an NHL record.' … [Read more...] about Old patterns won’t go away as Sabres fall in Minnesota

'Then you see games like Monday’s overtime win in Boston and remember what all the fuss was about heading into the 2021 draft. Power had a goal and two assists in the game, including the shot that Alex Tuch tipped home for the game-winner, and posted his second three-point game of the season.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Boston performance reminds you of Owen Power’s top billing

'How about an own goal into your empty net just when you were getting a two-man advantage to try to tie the score in a game?' … [Read more...] about Sabres takeaways: Own goal that foiled late power play is another bizarre tale for a lost season

'“He was awesome, absolutely incredible, for me,” Cooley said Thursday in Delta Center prior to the Sabres’ game against the Utah Hockey Club. “I remember our first trip, I’m nervous just getting on the plane, and he invited me to sit next to him. He made me feel comfortable on the ice and off the ice. We had so much fun together. He’s such a big part of helping me become an … [Read more...] about Utah’s Logan Cooley understands the impact Sabres vet Jason Zucker can have