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'Hall has just two goals and 19 assists in 37 games this season, along with a career-worst minus-21 rating. He was traded from New Jersey to Arizona last season for a first-round pick, a third-round pick and three prospects; the Devils retained 50% of Hall's contract. Hall, an 11-year veteran who was drafted No. 1 overall by Edmonton in 2010, has appeared in only 14 playoff … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres winger Taylor Hall sitting out ahead of trade deadline

'He went to the hospital in October after feeling fatigued. "It was a combination of pneumonia and another bacteria in my blood," he said. "And within hours, I couldn't breathe anymore. I was just fighting for breath. I was just fighting for oxygen, just trying to catch air."' … [Read more...] about The human side of the Buffalo Sabres’ 18-game winless streak of 2021

'"Tonight was a full 60 minutes where everyone was moving and feeling good," Montour said. "It was a tough stretch. You never want to lose. The streak we had, everyone was talking about it. Everyone had something to say. But the guys have been positive through the tough time we've been dealing with here."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres snap 18-game winless streak with victory over Philadelphia Flyers

'The Sabres are not a good hockey team -- and will get worse as players are removed from the lineup ahead of the trade deadline -- but they aren't totally incompetent.' … [Read more...] about The Buffalo Sabres’ epic winless streak continues: Who is most at fault, and how do they get back on track?

'When the Sabres built a 3-0 advantage, William Hill Sportsbook posted Buffalo at -2500 on the live money line. It didn't work out.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres’ winless streak hits 18 games after collapse in third period against Philadelphia Flyers

'Staal, 36, played 32 games for Buffalo this season after being acquired from the Minnesota Wild in the offseason. Much was expected from the veteran center, but like the rest of the last-place Sabres he was a disappointment: three goals, seven assists and a minus-20 in those games.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres trade center Eric Staal to Montreal Canadiens for pair of 2021 picks

'As the Sabres continue their plummet to the bottom, what's the thinking for firing Krueger? And could more big changes be coming soon to Buffalo?' … [Read more...] about What’s next for the Buffalo Sabres after Ralph Krueger firing?

'Adams said Krueger, like everything else around the team, is being evaluated as the season continues. Adams says he's looking at decisions that would impact the Sabres in the short term and long term, but that the belief the players have in Krueger is something he has had to balance in his evaluation process.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams evaluating Ralph Krueger amid team’s woes

'A source told ESPN that Buffalo players were frustrated that Sunday's game was played at all, given the Devils' increasing number in the COVID protocols.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres have games postponed through at least Feb. 8 because of COVID-19

'The Sabres' playoff drought has reached a league-high nine seasons, and ownership, players and fans are getting antsy. There's no question this team is heading in the right direction under coach Ralph Krueger (despite going through yet another offseason GM change) and the one-year Taylor Hall deal adds a level of urgency.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres 2021 season preview: Will Jack Eichel’s playoff drought finally end?

'"When you're able to look past the smoke that's surrounded the Sabres the past couple of years, you see a team that has elite players, ownership that's really committed to building a winner and a coach that I feel can get a lot out of his players," Hall said during Monday's introductory news conference, adding that if things go well in Buffalo he could be "a Sabre for a long … [Read more...] about Taylor Hall: Joining Buffalo Sabres on 1-year deal ‘best play for me’

'Choosing the Sabres is a surprising move, considering that Hall has said that his No. 1 priority is the chance to win a Stanley Cup. The Sabres have not made the playoffs since 2011, the longest drought in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Prized free agent Taylor Hall signs 1-year, $8M deal with Buffalo Sabres

'When people ask me why diversity matters, I tell them to spend a week with my husband and me. Terry and I are diverse in age (18 years), ethnicity (white/Asian) as well as a variety of other traits (I like chocolate/he likes vanilla). But those differences, when combined, are our biggest strength. They've gotten us through 27 years of marriage, raising three kids and leading … [Read more...] about Bills, Sabres co-owner Kim Pegula: Impact of diversity felt throughout an organization

'The three pillars of that foundation, three years later? "Effective, efficient and economic," Pegula said this week. "In today's sports world, with all the existing technology, we can move forward much leaner and much more efficient. We're gonna get leaner. It's just the way the world's heading." From the soaring language of "structure and character" to ... something one of … [Read more...] about Dismantling the Buffalo Sabres

'The move comes less than a month after ownership publicly supported Botterill.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres change course, fire Jason Botterill as GM