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'"I can't believe it. It's weird the way the schedule is built," Pominville said after practice Sunday downtown. "We always played them late a little bit but to have not played them home or away at this point at all is definitely different and something we're not used to. For me, it's been a while so I'm interested to see if it's still the same way where their fans manage to … [Read more...] about In game 66, Sabres finally get a chance to meet Maple Leafs

'The good friends and All-Star Game teammates won't be going head to head Monday in KeyBank Center and it's probably unrealistic to think they will do so here March 15 as well. But Matthews is certain to be back from his shoulder injury in advance of the Leafs' run to the playoffs and the Sabres remain hopeful Eichel will play at some point in the wake of his second high ankle … [Read more...] about Eichel, Matthews still sidelined but both are skating

'Defenseman Marco Scandella, who missed the final two periods Friday in Florida, practiced fully on Sunday and did not look hindered by the upper-body ailment he suffered taking a tumble into the boards in that game. All seven blueliners were on the ice at practice. Guhle may simply be a better option against the Leafs' speedy forwards.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Guhle, Criscuolo get the call; Okposo struggling at minus-29, Johnson in net

'Jack Eichel: The Sabres have issued no medical updates on their franchise center, who suffered a high ankle sprain Feb. 10 in Boston. He's been on the shelf for three weeks now and has yet to skate, although he has been seen around the arena not wearing a boot on his foot. Eichel would certainly want to be on the ice for the matchups against the Leafs but even those games will … [Read more...] about Nothing to see with Sabres the rest of the way? Not really

'Too many Sabres either don't care or think they're in charge. Coach Phil Housley has a great knack for forecasting exactly what the opponent will do, and he explains it clearly in the morning. When the puck drops, the opponent follows the blueprint and the Sabres stand there and get run over.' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: It comes down to a matter of respect

'Sabres players bemoaned the loss of Kane's offense. But at least publicly, there weren't a lot of well-wishes either in person or on social media toward him. It continues to feel like Jack Eichel and Sam Reinhart were his two biggest boosters on the club and the rest of the team didn't have much use for him at times.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Final words on the complex Evander Kane puzzle

'"We can't give up two defensive-zone faceoff goals against," Housley said. "That's attention to detail. We talked about that before the game. That's just awareness and not picking up our checks."' … [Read more...] about Sabres punch back too late against Panthers

'"It's been going great," Nelson said. "I think we both move the puck pretty well, help each other out."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Nelson, Antipin pair well; Rodrigues injured

'With five minutes to go in the first, Panthers forward Nick Bjugstad tossed Scandella into the back boards. Scandella took a five-second shift after that but didn't skate again.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Panthers 4, Sabres 1

'After opening the season just 1-8-3, Johnson is 5-2 in his last seven starts. He has a .932 save percentage and 2.00 goals-against average during the run, improving his confidence and the trust his teammates have in him.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Chad Johnson irons out his wrinkles in the crease

'"I think everything is just starting to click," the 24-year-old said. "I'm just starting to get rolling and hopefully keep it going here."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rodrigues making most of Eichel-less opportunity

'The 24-year-old has made an impact during his two professional seasons. He was the American Hockey League Rookie of the Year last season, putting up 23 goals and 58 points in 63 games. He had seven goals and 25 points in 31 minor-league games this year, plus no goals and four assists in 19 NHL games.' … [Read more...] about Newcomer Dan O’Regan hopes comfort with Amerks leads to spot with Sabres

'Most fans sit in their seats with winter coats on and some sport toques, gloves or scarves because the seating bowl is so chilly. That is not the norm in NHL arenas. The seats themselves are the original ones from 1996 and many are dirty or damaged. Cup holders are broken and rusted. Floors are dirty and sticky. Some fans say many bathrooms, particularly on the 300 level, have … [Read more...] about Sabres agree that KeyBank Center needs an extreme makeover

'Ever wonder why "Buffalo" can be spotted on the retro Pepsi-Cola logo on some vintage hockey jerseys? Colin Dabkowski did, and he looked into what might be "one of the more brazen marketing moves in local sports history."' … [Read more...] about ‘We sat in the blues at the Aud’: Memories of the AHL Buffalo Bisons

'Pominville's power-play one-timer in overtime eased his mind and lifted the Sabres to a 2-1 victory over Tampa Bay. The right winger's 10th goal of the season was a long time coming. He hadn't scored since Jan. 9 versus Winnipeg.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Pominville can finally exhale after burying OT winner