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'Asked if he felt he could justify bringing back Housley, Terry Pegula said, "Yeah, yeah, yeah. He's a young coach and he was a great player and I think he can grow as a coach."' … [Read more...] about Terry Pegula: New Bills stadium would be ‘scaled-down … Buffalo style’

'Housley's players performed with the sort of urgency they lacked during their short playoff push.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ‘played the right way,’ possible tying goal disallowed in loss to Devils

'"It's a matter of he's played a lot of hockey," Housley said. "He's never gone through a grind like this. For the most part, he's doing an excellent job trying to learn from our coaching staff, doing the right thing. We really recognize that. At the same time, I think it's taken its toll. It's not bad to just take a step back and regroup, and focus on the rest of the season."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Casey Mittelstadt a healthy scratch for first time this season

'The Sabres (31-35-9) have lost 16 of their last 19 games, including 10 of their last 11, and own the league's third-worst road record (11-22-5). They are 12th in the Eastern Conference and increasing their odds in the NHL draft lottery.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: New Jersey Devils 3, Buffalo Sabres 1

'"You always have something to play for," Carter Hutton said. "It’s the NHL. Truthfully, for me, I clawed and fought my whole career to make it here, so every time you get a chance to play in the NHL, it’s an honor. You should never take it for granted. ... When you’re out of the playoffs it’s tricky but everyone is playing for a job. Everyone is playing for their life. That’s … [Read more...] about Sabres hope to finish strong before another long offseason of reflection

'Pilut, a 23-year-old defenseman, joined the team as a precaution because Bogosian and Hunwick are dealing with injuries. However, it remains unclear if Pilut will be needed when the Sabres play the New Jersey Devils on Monday at 7 p.m.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall defenseman Lawrence Pilut as a precaution

'The Sabres continue to be terrible in the second period, allowing four goals in this one. They wilt in the face of adversity on the road, where they're 11-21-5 and have lost 11 straight. They make mistake after mistake on defensive coverages and give the puck away with impunity.' … [Read more...] about Finality hits Sabres hard as playoff fate become official

'"I don't know if they put thought into that putting me back in for it. I didn't really, to be honest with you," Pominville said. "I just try to enjoy the moment, go with it, go day by day. But when I saw my name, I was definitely happy. I knew we were coming here. You see Montreal coming up and you're thinking it would be nice to have a chance to play there for sure. I was … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Pominville pumped to return to lineup in hometown

'The Sabres have missed the playoffs eight straight years, dating to 2011. If Carolina makes the postseason this season — and the Hurricanes currently join the Habs in holding the East wild-cards — Buffalo will have the longest postseason drought in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Canadiens 7, Sabres 4

'"Personally, I feel like I’m playing a little bit better," Sheary said following practice Friday. "I’m starting to use my speed a little bit more, and I’m creating a lot more turnovers than I was maybe earlier in the season. That’s the way I’m going to be effective. I may not show up on the score sheet every night, but if I can help my team win in other ways, that’s going to … [Read more...] about After enduring slump, Conor Sheary using his speed to make impact for Sabres

'The games will be played in Ericsson Globe, a 13,500-seat circular arena that is the home of the Swedish National Team and has hosted 10 previous NHL games. Each team will be designated the home team for one game, meaning the Lightning will come to KeyBank Center just once and Buffalo will go to Amalie Arena once during the 2019-20 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres going global with games in Sweden next season against Tampa Bay

'Despite the Sabres' struggles, the changes did come as somewhat of a surprise since Housley had been hesitant to break up his top line. Eichel, Skinner and Reinhart have skated together for the bulk of their 5-on-5 ice time this season. Their 51.36 percent shot-attempt differential and plus-7 goal differential during 5-on-5 are far better than the team's production when none … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Jack Eichel, Sam Reinhart, Jeff Skinner split up again

'The Sabres (31-33-9) were out-shot, 46-24, including 38-15 over the first two periods, and had 30 fewer shot attempts than the Maple Leafs (44-25-5), who had lost four of their previous five games and were playing the second night of a back-to-back.' … [Read more...] about Sabres again fail to win back-to-back games, despite Carter Hutton standing tall vs. Leafs

'The Sabres were owned in their own building by their archrivals and their fans. Again. Phil Housley was spitting nails after this one. This group of Blue and Gold doesn't seem to have enough hate of the Blue and White like Buffalo team's did in Housley's day. No excuse to be so flat right from the opening faceoff. People want to blame the coach for that. He's not on the ice. … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Plenty to think about in another Toronto victory

'"I think it’s just the situation we’re at, trying to see what we have, I guess, and giving opportunities to guys, which is understandable for the position we’re in," Pominville said following the Sabres' optional morning skate. "It (stinks) being the guy that has to sit out but I get that part a little bit. They know what I can bring. They know what I can do for the team, but … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Jason Pominville disappointed with being scratched