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'Nelson, 25, has one goal and three assists in 14 games with Rochester this season. He owns four assists and 12 penalty minutes in 18 career NHL contests with Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reassign D Nelson

Edmonton Oilers Game Day at Buffalo Sabres (Edmonton Journal) Sabres skid into home game against Oilers (The Sports Xchange) Oilers at Sabres preview (NHL.com) Preview: Oilers at Sabres (EdmontonOilers.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Edmonton Coverage

'“We started believing and started getting confidence as a team and just had that feeling that we weren’t going to be denied no matter what happened and kept pushing to play better,” Pominville recalled. “We found a way to dig ourselves out of a pretty big hole.”' … [Read more...] about Former Wild player Jason Pominville, back with Sabres, sees better days ahead for Buffalo

'With a fresh start and ample opportunity in Buffalo, Pominville has 13 points in 21 games entering Wednesday’s game against the Wild. Scandella has five assists and has arguably become the Sabres’ top defenseman.' … [Read more...] about Jason Pominville, Marco Scandella enjoying new roles in Buffalo

'Pominville said the return to Buffalo has been great for both him and his family. His wife and two children, who were also with him here during his first stint, were able to find a house in the same neighborhood they lived in before. They've been able to re-connect with several different friends who they stayed in touch with during the Minnesota years.' … [Read more...] about Pominville, Scandella (re)adjusting to life in Buffalo

Wild wins by being less 'ugly' than Sabres (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Former Wild player Jason Pominville, back with Sabres, sees better days ahead for Buffalo (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Wild-Buffalo game recap (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Wild capture a thrilling 5-4 win over the Buffalo Sabres (Saint Paul Pioneer Press) Jason Pominville, Marco Scandella enjoying new roles … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Minnesota Coverage

'"Three goals in the first period with how things are going, it's obviously not good enough," Johnson said. "We're not in a situation where we can let in three goals in a game, let alone a period. I want them all back, to be honest."' … [Read more...] about Wild hand Sabres seventh straight loss

'“We continue to work with those guys, but we’ve been banged up back there, which is too bad,” Housley said. “We haven’t had our top six since Day 1. That’s been a big problem for us trying to create chemistry with partners. But we just try to bring the compete level. That’s the measuring stick day in and day out.”' … [Read more...] about South St. Paul’s Phil Housley embracing early challenges with Buffalo Sabres

'“t’s great to be a part of a culture that’s determined to win a Stanley Cup this season,” Ennis said. “You know, Buffalo has been in kind of a rebuild process, and everyone knows they’ve had quite a few losses over the last few seasons, and that’s tough on everybody. … Everyone that plays competitive sports wants to win. It’s definitely nice to be here, where losing is not an … [Read more...] about Wild’s Foligno and Ennis happy in Minnesota, ‘Where losing is not an option.’

Wild-Buffalo game preview (Minneapolis Star Tribune) South St. Paul’s Phil Housley embracing early challenges with Buffalo Sabres (Saint Paul Pioneer Press) Wild’s Foligno and Ennis happy in Minnesota, ‘Where losing is not an option.’ (Saint Paul Pioneer Press) Sabres look to build on loss as they host Wild (The Sports Xchange) Wild at Sabres preview (NHL.com) Wild Warmup: … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Minnesota Coverage

Jackets fade late but hang on for win (Columbus Dispatch) Tyler Motte, Jordan Schroeder make most of chances (Columbus Dispatch) Labatt Blue What We Learned: CBJ 3, BUF 2 (BlueJackets.com) Latest line shuffling sprouts interesting combo for Panarin (BlueJackets.com) Photo gallery (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Columbus Coverage

'"It's frustrating knowing how we can play, how we can be against really the best teams in the league," Reinhart said. "We've got to find a way to mentally demand more and expect more."' … [Read more...] about Blue Jackets hold off Sabres for fourth straight win

Blue Jackets look for scoring against Sabres (The Sports Xchange) Blue Jackets at Sabres preview (NHL.com) Preview: Jackets seeking top gear and fourth straight win (BlueJackets.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Columbus Coverage

Photo gallery (NHL.com) Recap: Aho Scores Late to Lift Canes Over Sabres (CarolinaHurricanes.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Carolina Coverage

'Kane appeared to give Buffalo a 2-1 lead 10 seconds later but had a goal overturned after officials deemed he kicked the puck into the net. Kane was going hard to the net and kicked the puck after Darling initially made a pad save.' … [Read more...] about Aho’s late goal lifts Hurricanes past Sabres