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'The question is if a reported rift between head coach Dan Bylsma and Eichel will impact his decision to sign a long-term extension in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel’s agent says Buffalo Sabres star not pushing for a coaching change

'"I think I have a good chance to make the big club," he said. "Obviously, a lot of it is going to come down to training camp. I guess I can't guarantee anything, but if I do get sent down to the AHL that'll be OK. I'll just have to work my way through it to get back up, because my goal is to play in the NHL."' … [Read more...] about Iowa native CJ Smith talks about making his NHL debut

'Translation: Well, anyone who watched this group in 2016-17 knows the defense needs a lot of work.' … [Read more...] about Time to translate Sabres GM Tim Murray’s season-ending press conference

'Rodrigues tallied four goals and two assists in 30 games with Buffalo. The 23-year-old Toronto native collected nine goals and 18 assists in 45 games earlier this season for Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Nylander, Rodrigues, Ullmark to AHL

Lightning ends season with win (Tampa Bay Times) Lightning blames early season complacency for playoff miss (Tampa Bay Times) Bolts Close Season With 4-2 Win Over Buffalo (WDAE-AM) Mishkin: Lightning 4, Sabres 2; hightlights (TampaBayLightning.com) Burns: 3 Things from a season finale victory (TampaBayLightning.com) Photo gallery (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Tampa Bay Coverage

'The job future of the 46-year-old from Grand Haven is considered shaky as the Sabres finish the season Sunday at Tampa Bay. They best they can do is 80 points, or one point fewer than last year.' … [Read more...] about Will Dan Bylsma survive after disappointing season with Buffalo Sabres?

'"We're down by a goal, we're all professionals and we're paid to do a job regardless of the situation you are in," Kane said. "We knew we had to make a push, we tied up and then it was kind of a bounce that summed up our season."' … [Read more...] about Point leads Lightning to season-closing win vs. Sabres

It's the end of the line as Lightning host Sabres (The Sports Xchange) Preview: Sabres at Lightning (NHL.com) Lightning vs. Sabres: Projected lines; injuries (TampaBayLightning.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Tampa Bay Coverage

Florida Panthers celebrate end of their ‘season to forget’ with victory in home finale (Miami Herald) Florida Panthers giving youngsters a shot as Shawn Thornton says goodbye (Miami Herald) Photo gallery (Miami Herald) Panthers give Shawn Thornton victorious sendoff in final game, end six-game skid (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Retiring Panther Shawn Thornton: Still a place … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Florida Coverage

'Perhaps the only highlight for Buffalo was the debut of rookie center Sean Malone, who played 12:12 in his first NHL game and was not on the ice for any of Florida's goals.' … [Read more...] about Huberdeau scores twice; Panthers win Thornton’s final game

'The 6-foot, 190-pound native of West Seneca, N.Y., was selected by the Sabres in the sixth round of the 2013 NHL draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign F Malone to entry-level contract

Preview: Sabres at Panthers; Saturday, 7 p.m. (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Sabres, Panthers closing out the season shorthanded (The Sports Xchange) Preview: Sabres at Panthers (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Florida Coverage

'The 6-foot-1, 186-pound Guhle combined to produce 33 points (15 goals, 18 assists) in 47 Western Hockey League games for the Prince Albert Raiders and Prince George Cougars this season. The Edmonton, Alberta, native also added six assists in six playoff games for the Cougars.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign D Guhle to AHL

'“It’s tough,” Cal Clutterbuck said before Thursday night’s game against the Hurricanes. “I don’t know much more about it than anybody else. Obviously, the concern is just with him and his family. It’s a tough time. He’s got two young kids [ages 1 and 3] and a wife who’s obviously really concerned, as we all are."' … [Read more...] about Islanders players concerned for hospitalized ex-teammate Kyle Okposo

'A disastrous comeback of a single win in their next eight games destroyed what remained of hope to Gionta and his teammates.' … [Read more...] about Another season to forget