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'“The deadline’s not a fun thing when you’re in a position like we are,” Kyle Okposo said after Buffalo handed Nashville a 5-4 overtime victory Tuesday night. “We had a chance a few days ago to write a different course and weren’t able to do that. This one stings.' … [Read more...] about Sabres are sellers, and it’s their own fault

'This team isn't going to the playoffs and that's to make six straight seasons out of the spring party. For those saying anything is possible, a reminder that this team carries the remarkable weight of not having a mere five-game winning streak at any point since 2012.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: The clock is definitely ticking on Murray

'After taking a 2-0 first-period lead, Nashville outshot the Sabres, 35-12, the rest of regulation.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Frustration as Lehner returns to the net

'The Sabres fell to just 1-6-4 in 11 meetings between the teams in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Predators 5, Sabres 4 (OT)

'“We have reviewed the case and have spoken to the parents of the young man involved in the incident,” says Flynn. “They tell us they don’t want to pursue criminal charges against Peters. As a result, our office won’t be taking any further legal action at this time.”' … [Read more...] about Andrew Peters will face no charges in youth hockey fight

'The Sabres have four key unrestricted free agents – captain Brian Gionta, defensemen Dmitry Kulikov and Cody Franson, and goaltender Anders Nilsson.' … [Read more...] about After disastrous road trip, Sabres return to Buffalo with trade deadline on the mind

'Among those players in major-juniors having outstanding seasons are forwards Giorgio Estephan with the Lethbridge Hurricanes and Cliff Pu with the London Knights.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Prospects: A look around the organization as trade deadline looms

'The trade deadline is Wednesday. Murray has little choice but to sell off veteran free agents and maximize his return while he can. Time is running out on the season. Murray should be on the clock, too.' … [Read more...] about Bucky Gleason’s Power Take: With Sabres on block, Murray should be on clock

'With 20 games left, they probably need to go 14-5-1 or better to have a chance at the playoffs. It's hard to imagine. They're more likely to finish last in the East.' … [Read more...] about Jerry Sullivan’s Power Take: Sabres are a consistent tease

'Fighting in 'youth sports' is unacceptable ... in all sports, not just hockey," Peters said.' … [Read more...] about Junior Sabres coach on brawl: ‘I did not do a good job this weekend’

'Last week, the team put out a "Gone Fishin'" sign when it was time to head to its bye. The only sign General Manager Tim Murray should be holding up now is "For Sale."' … [Read more...] about Disaster in the desert: Sabres’ melt down in lost weekend

'"It's more precautionary than anything," Bylsma said. "He got bumped several times at the net, more than just the penalty. There was the one in the first two in the second and the penalty. They were related."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Lehner’s status uncertain

'The Arizona Coyotes got three goals in the third period to wipe out a 2-0 deficit, including Radim Vrbata's slapshot with 18.9 seconds left, to stun Buffalo, 3-2, in Gila River Arena.' … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: Coyotes 3, Sabres 2

'Pick a problem, any problem, and the Sabres had it Saturday night in Pepsi Center. The sum of the parts was a 5-3 loss to the lowly Colorado Avalanche, about as ill-timed a defeat as Dan Bylsma has had in his two years as Sabres coach.' … [Read more...] about Mile High mess costs Sabres dearly

'"It definitely doesn't affect me," Kane said of trade talk prior to Saturday's game against the Colorado Avalanche in Pepsi Center. "Am I aware of it? Of course. But it doesn't affect me. It's just this time of year."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Kane shutting out trade talk