'The Blue and Gold went 33-37-12 for 78 points, three fewer than last year. With their front office, coaching staff and fan base thinking playoffs all summer, the Sabres were a complete flop much of the winter and spring.' … [Read more...] about Slide to division cellar an ugly way for Sabres to finish
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Sabres Notebook: Nylander, Ullmark make an impact
'"It feels better and better every game," said Nylander, who got in four NHL games at the tail of end of his first pro season after being taken by the Sabres in the first round last June in KeyBank Center. "Unfortunately we didn't the get 'W', which was more important but I was able to play my game, which is to skate and make plays."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Nylander, Ullmark make an impact
Quick Hits: Lightning 4, Sabres 2
'The Sabres lost both games of their Florida road trip as the Lightning got the game-winner with 1:24 left on a fluke goal by Brayden Point.' … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: Lightning 4, Sabres 2
Judgment time coming for Bylsma as Sabres hit final weekend
'"I think it's a big challenge," Bylsma admitted. "We're contemplating the success of our season or the lack thereof and the disappointment of not being in a playoff run right now, or playoff opportunity. In some aspects, you are thinking backwards at this point in time and not thinking forward. That's kind of the result of where we're at right now in the standings, where we're … [Read more...] about Judgment time coming for Bylsma as Sabres hit final weekend
Sabres Notebook: WNY native Malone makes 'surreal' NHL debut
'"It's definitely surreal," Malone, 21, said in BB&T Center. "Hanging out with these guys who have played here all year, it's really cool to see what they're going through. Talking to those guys it's helping me get adjusted here and I'm looking forward to this."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: WNY native Malone makes ‘surreal’ NHL debut
Quick hits: Panthers 3, Sabres 0
'The Sabres suffered a 3-0 loss to the Florida Panthers Saturday night in BB&T Center and could drop to the division basement by virtue of their game Sunday at Tampa Bay and results elsewhere.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Panthers 3, Sabres 0
Lehner wants Sabres to earn their playing time
'“We’ve got to get back to the accountability of performing on the ice.”' … [Read more...] about Lehner wants Sabres to earn their playing time
Confidence back, Sabres' McCabe won't lose sleep over benching
'“I had four bad periods,” McCabe said in HarborCenter. “In this league, if you’re not performing you’re not going to play.”' … [Read more...] about Confidence back, Sabres’ McCabe won’t lose sleep over benching
Okposo illness a 'cloud' for Sabres as they hit final weekend
'“We were asking about him when we were in Buffalo, and it was probably quiet for a point and for a reason,” Islanders coach Doug Weight told the New York media. “We’re praying for him. He’s a wonderful person.' … [Read more...] about Okposo illness a ‘cloud’ for Sabres as they hit final weekend
Sabres Notebook: Okposo reportedly released; Guhle joins Amerks; Foligno done
'The Sabres could not yet confirm the report.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Okposo reportedly released; Guhle joins Amerks; Foligno done
After Sabres' 'pathetic' season, O'Reilly looking for internal fix
'“Careers are short in this game,” the Sabres center said. “To do it two years in a row and not go anywhere, not get any better, it’s pathetic. It’s so frustrating.' … [Read more...] about After Sabres’ ‘pathetic’ season, O’Reilly looking for internal fix
Questions, answers as Sabres' Kyle Okposo lands in neuro ICU
'A neuro intensive care unit comprises an area of the hospital devoted to a team of specially trained physicians, nurses, therapists and other professionals. They are outfitted with equipment to assess, monitor and treat patients with disorders or injuries of the brain or spinal cord.' … [Read more...] about Questions, answers as Sabres’ Kyle Okposo lands in neuro ICU
Sabres send support to Kyle Okposo, who's hospitalized and in intensive care
'After coach Dan Bylsma admitted to being “very concerned” about Okposo’s health, word came that the 28-year-old had been admitted to the Neuro Surgical ICU at Buffalo General Medical Center. Paul Hamilton of WGR-AM 550 first reported the story, which The Buffalo News confirmed.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send support to Kyle Okposo, who’s hospitalized and in intensive care
Mike Harrington: Lots of good-byes, but how many hellos come October?
'"It's very upsetting," said Ryan O'Reilly. "This city deserves a winning team and it's an organization that deserves a winning team. We underachieved and we're all disappointed."' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Lots of good-byes, but how many hellos come October?
Sabres Notebook: McCabe scratched; Eichel rained out
'In two straight games, Jake McCabe whiffed on a pass and the puck ended up in his net. He ended up in the press box because of it.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: McCabe scratched; Eichel rained out