Buffalo News

'The March 20 trip to Detroit is the only remaining game against a team that entered Wednesday either not in a playoff position or within four points of one.' … [Read more...] about Downtrodden Sabres get no respite from brutal schedule

'When it comes to Kane, however, he’s being wasted. The Sabres acquired him in February 2015, and he had three more seasons on his contract. Therefore, they had three seasons to make a run.' … [Read more...] about Forget Eichel, it’s Kane that the Sabres are wasting

'Eichel is the only player in the top 12 in scoring since Feb. 1 who is a minus player in that stretch, as he is minus-4. Toews is the leader at plus-12.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Charting Eichel’s streak

'Buffalo’s rapidly deteriorating season crumbled further Tuesday with a 6-3 loss to Philadelphia. The only solace for the fans, most of whom departed KeyBank Center long before the buzzer, is that only 15 games remain.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ deteriorating season crumbles further

'Ugly, ugly, ugly.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: There’s only so much heartbreak a team can endure

'“It’s a little different when you’re not playing as many minutes, but it’s something you have to earn as a young player,” Bailey said in KeyBank Center. “I earned my way to get on that top line, and that’s just what coach is going with. I just have to earn my way back, continue to play the right way and do the things that I know make the coaches happy.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Bailey’s view from top; O’Reilly shooting

'There was just a beatdown.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Flyers 6, Sabres 3

'“Especially with how close the playoff race is, it’s frustrating,” defenseman Jake McCabe said. “We could be right there. We could be knocking on the door. We’re still not out of it, and that’s what’s frustrating.' … [Read more...] about Rough beatings take toll as Sabres don’t learn lessons

'Buffalo has allowed 71 goals in the second period, tied for the second-highest total in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Second thoughts; Carrier not skating

'The Sabres’ Ryan O’Reilly signed a seven-year, $52.5 million contract before the 2015-16. He currently ranks tied for 59th in NHL scoring, with 44 points. Last year, he finished tied for 41st.' … [Read more...] about Jay Skurski’s Power Take: ‘Highest paid’ Bills and Sabres not earning their money

'“Same thing happened last year in this building, and the same thing’s happened a few times in the last few weeks just about blowing leads,” center Jack Eichel said. “That’s why we find ourselves out of the playoffs.”' … [Read more...] about Another lead goes nowhere for somber Sabres

'“Really for him the progression is, is he going to decide whether he’s going to be a 35-goal scorer or 40-goal scorer, or a guy who gets 30 goals and 50 assists?” Bylsma said. “He can be any one of those players.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Eichel’s ability; Falk, Ruhwedel get shots

'The Penguins had to survive a video review to see if they tied it, 3-3, with 3:46 remaining. They did. Conor Sheary floated a shot to the net, and it hit the sticks of Zach Bogosian and Jake Guentzel to deflect home.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Penguins 4, Sabres 3

'Skating in hard on Lehner, Kucherov waved his stick over the puck to fake a shot and simply let it slide untouched -- right through Lehner's legs and into the net for the clinching goal.' … [Read more...] about Kucherov’s YouTube classic burns Sabres in shootout

'Despite missing the opening 21 games with an ankle injury, Eichel is closing in on the team points lead. He has 15 goals, 26 assists and 41 points, just two behind Buffalo front-runners O’Reilly and Kyle Okposo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Eichel streaking; Kulikov injured