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'“That message is something that we’re going to keep internal and keep between the guys in this room,” said center Tage Thompson. “I think it’s important that we stick together through this. And I just think that it shows a lot that our owner cares to come out here and talk to us.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres players, Lindy Ruff pay tribute to Terry Pegula for locker room visit in Montreal

'This team is ready to play every night. The Sabres (11-16-4) have scored first in 18 of their 31 games but are just 7-7-4 in those contests, tied with Chicago for the most losses in the NHL when taking the 1-0 lead. They have moments in a game where they simply go haywire and can’t get their momentum back.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Lindy Ruff takes the heat for Sabres’ skid when blame has to be passed around

'Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff backed up that point when he reported later Monday that the summary of Pegula’s message was, “We believe in you. The solution is within this room.” Seravalli said the owner professed faith in the embattled Adams while telling players not to expect a big trade for now.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Owner Terry Pegula speaks to struggling team in Montreal

'The Sabres had leads of 2-0 and 3-1 in this game, and it didn't matter. Their winless streak hit 10 games (0-7-3), and this was the third defeat they've suffered in that run where they led a game by multiple goals. They've scored first in six of the last seven games – and lost them all.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ winless streak hits 10 as Leafs roar back for 5-3 victory

'The Sabres’ penalty kill got scored on twice and their power play’s skid reached 1-for-28 with another 0-for-2 showing.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ struggling power play at center of 9th consecutive loss

'Palm trees and taxes have now been forever entered into the lexicon of the Sabres’ mind-boggling playoff drought, like so many words that have become recognizable for marquee moments or just plain madness during the last 14 years.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Beyond palm trees and taxes, some memorable quotes from Sabres’ drought era

'The Sabres did not have winger Jordan Greenway at practice Friday and Ruff said the veteran is still dealing with effects of his middle-body injury that cost him 10 games. It’s a possibility he may not be available on Saturday.' … [Read more...] about As Sabres take to the road, status of Jordan Greenway is once again uncertain

'Maybe it’s a good thing the Sabres’ 18 home games are the most in the league. Get them out of the way early and give yourselves a chance on the road. You shouldn’t be surprised to learn that the 11 losses in their own building are the most in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Once again, home is not where the Sabres’ hearts are

'The Sabres are only one point ahead of the Canadiens for last place in the Eastern Conference, far away from where Ruff and general manager Kevyn Adams expected this team to be 29 games into the season. They are 11-14-4 overall and 0-5-3 over their last eight games, tied for the franchise’s longest losing streak since it dropped 18 straight in 2021.' … [Read more...] about Lindy Ruff sends message to multiple Sabres, but their losing streak reaches 8

'Levi was 5-1-1 with a 1.96 goals-against average and .917 save percentage entering the Amerks’ game Wednesday night in Laval. He allowed two or fewer goals in each of his previous four starts, including a pair of shutouts.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Devon Levi thriving since taking over as Amerks’ No. 1 goalie

'“Thinking about that game, it was obviously one of our best of the year, and it was just simple,” Dylan Cozens, who sniped one of the second-period goals that night, said after practice Tuesday. “We got pucks behind them, we got it back, got pucks on net and we got our bounces that game. It’s a lot easier to play the game when you’re not worried about overthinking things and … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Can the Sabres find the team that won last month in Madison Square Garden?

'“We look tight,” lamented Sabres center Tage Thompson. “I think that’s a product of not winning. You lose however many in a row, it’s easier for you to grip your stick a little tighter, be a little more nervous to make a mistake and usually you do that it just compounds things and makes it worse. ..."' … [Read more...] about Sabres unravel again, lose seventh straight game: ‘We’re in a real hard time’

'Pegula has long refused the model of having a president of hockey operations because he likes the direct line to the GM. The results say it’s a 14-year mistake he needs to rethink, even if he’s still spooked by whatever version of events you believe happened 11 years ago with Pat LaFontaine. Pegula needs more veteran hockey minds, just like his team needs more veteran … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: The decisions of Terry Pegula, and not Kevyn Adams, are Sabres’ biggest problem

'The 6-foot-1 left-shot defenseman is excellent at breaking the puck out of his own zone, and he had an impressive start to the season in Rochester, where he played next to veteran Jack Rathbone at 5-on-5. Johnson has zero goals and 14 assists in 48 career games in the American Hockey League. He's not going to replace the offense that Buffalo lost with Dahlin out.' … [Read more...] about Sabres practice report: Ryan Johnson could make season debut against Detroit

'“I believe in the people in our room, and I wouldn’t say that if I didn’t know the opportunity we have. His players didn’t give the fan base any reason to believe with their performance Saturday afternoon.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ sixth straight loss raises more questions about roster’s ability to contend