'The Sabres also fell to 0-4-2 in their last six games in the Mile High City. They have not won here since 2005.' … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: Avalanche 5, Sabres 3
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Former Sabre Andrew Peters allegedly involved in youth hockey fight (video)
'Peters is the coach of the Jr. Sabres Midget 15U team. A coach is shown in the video going after an opposing player around the 17-second mark when a fight spills into his team's bench.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabre Andrew Peters allegedly involved in youth hockey fight (video)
With R&R over, Sabres return to ice focused on Ws
'And with only 22 games left, the Sabres need every point. They're 26-24-10 for 62 points in 60 games and enter Friday six points out of both the final wild-card slot (New York Islanders) and third place in the Atlantic Division (Toronto). They are even in games played with both of those teams. Here's how others in those races have fared while the Sabres have been idle...'. … [Read more...] about With R&R over, Sabres return to ice focused on Ws
Sabres Notebook: Girgensons says bye to injury
'Grant was lost on waivers to Nashville when the Sabres tried to send him to Rochester in January but Buffalo reclaimed him when the Predators put him on waivers earlier this month. After leading the Sabres in scoring in the preseason, Grant did not score a goal and had only three assists in Buffalo during the regular season. He missed the last two games with a shoulder injury … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Girgensons says bye to injury
Trades show Sabres the market for Kulikov, Franson
'Buffalo’s Dmitry Kulikov and Cody Franson are pending UFAs who could draw interest from contenders. The Sabres can retain salary in three trades this season.' … [Read more...] about Trades show Sabres the market for Kulikov, Franson
Bucky Gleason: Sabres' Evander Kane no longer fool's gold
'It’s not as if Kane is untouchable. The same is true for any player, including Jack Eichel. If Murray can improve his team for the foreseeable future, he should pull the trigger. It makes for a tricky situation.' … [Read more...] about Bucky Gleason: Sabres’ Evander Kane no longer fool’s gold
Something fishy going on with Bylsma during Sabres bye week
'Bylsma hauled in this sizable Great Lakes steelhead Thursday while out with Capt. Frank Campbell.' … [Read more...] about Something fishy going on with Bylsma during Sabres bye week
Clint Malarchuk never had autographed 'the photo,' but he had a decision to make last weekend
'"Despite the psychological damage it caused me," Malarchuk told me, "it is my trademark."' … [Read more...] about Clint Malarchuk never had autographed ‘the photo,’ but he had a decision to make last weekend
Sabres can't be beat - in the ratings on Sunday
'The Sabres game had an 8.3 rating on NBCSN, which is 25 to 30 percent higher than the season average.' … [Read more...] about Sabres can’t be beat – in the ratings on Sunday
While Sabres are away, their foes will play
'If the other clubs continue their pace, they could leave Buffalo behind this week.' … [Read more...] about While Sabres are away, their foes will play
Sabres send Bailey, Baptiste, Rodrigues back to Amerks
'The latest call-up has gone well for all three players. Bailey has a goal and assist in 10 games while earning a spot alongside center Ryan O’Reilly and right wing Kyle Okposo. Rodrigues has centered Brian Gionta and Marcus Foligno, putting up two assists in six games. Baptiste, who played for sick Sam Reinhart over the weekend, had a goal and assist in two games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Bailey, Baptiste, Rodrigues back to Amerks
Sabres Mailbag: Kane, prospects, defense depth and more
'The only way General Manager Tim Murray should trade Kane is if he believes the left winger won’t re-sign with Buffalo. Kane is set to be an unrestricted free after next season. The sides can sign an extension July 1. If Murray doesn’t think the 25-year-old is in Buffalo for the long haul, he needs to find someone who is.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Mailbag: Kane, prospects, defense depth and more
Clunker aside, Sabres happy with how month has gone
'It typically takes 95 points to secure a playoff spot, which means the Sabres (26-24-10) will have to put up a .750 points percentage the rest of the way.' … [Read more...] about Clunker aside, Sabres happy with how month has gone
Mike Harrington: Lots of 'Showtime' as Hawks dominate
'This was an old-fashioned butt kicking.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Lots of ‘Showtime’ as Hawks dominate
Sabres Notebook: Fishing for points; Fedun clears waivers
'Buffalo is in the middle of a packed Eastern Conference, but it has played the most games (60). The other teams will catch up this week, giving the Sabres a more accurate gauge of where they really stand.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Fishing for points; Fedun clears waivers