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'“So I want to see how that transpires and I think that’s something that we’ll look at and use at various points – sometimes matchups, but overall get acclimated to that because you put a matchup against the Thompson line, that’s a whole other element now you have to deal with.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Jordan Greenway moves to top line; Riley Stillman returns

'The goalie had been used sparingly following his return from a lower-body injury that sidelined him seven weeks. After playing Jan. 10, he sat out eight straight games before earning the nod against his old team. He stopped 19 shots that night, helping the Sabres extend their winning streak to five contests. Then Comrie, 27, watched the next four games. The cycle has repeated … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Eric Comrie in midst of unusual winning streak

'“These lessons that I’ve learned this year have been different lessons than I learned last year,” Levi said last month. “It’s been an amazing year so far. The ups and the downs is what makes it so fun."' … [Read more...] about Prospect Devon Levi enjoying season of growth, excited about Sabres’ future

'Sabres winger Casey Mittelstadt said: “(We had) a couple breakdowns against probably the best player in the world, it’ll cost you. Other than that, I thought we played well, dictated the pace and had the better chances."' … [Read more...] about Connor McDavid burns Sabres for two goals in Oilers’ win

'“He’s seeing that maybe … I haven’t been playing to who I am, and I think he sees something that he can help and that he can maybe take the leash off me a bit,” Greenway said. “… I think he knows I’m ready to go, I’m ready to take the next step, I’m ready to help the team. I think that’s really what you want out of a player."' … [Read more...] about Jordan Greenway could enjoy career-changing opportunity with Sabres

'Adams was asked specifically about Savoie, the ninth overall pick, and Kulich, the 28th pick, during his chat with the media Friday. It’s probably fair to lump Noah Ostlund, the 16th pick last year, and some other prospects in the off-limits category.' … [Read more...] about Matt Savoie, Jiri Kulich and likely other Sabres prospects off limits in trades

'“We needed that focus, we needed to be dialed in and really stay consistent,” coach Don Granato said after the Sabres ended their two-game losing streak. “… There was a lot to fight through to make sure we were steadfast and how we wanted to play with pace and pressure, and a lot of things that could’ve caused ups and downs and distractions, I commend our guys staying very … [Read more...] about Sabres maintain focus, bounce back by beating Lightning: ‘We needed that’

'“There’s lots of players in the league I’m very familiar with and coached,” Granato said of Greenway, who was acquired from the Minnesota Wild prior to Friday’s trade deadline. “And you know the players. You learn them. But the players that you had before they came into the NHL, you get to see them completely different.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres believe Jordan Greenway can reach new levels: ‘A lot of potential’

'In adding to the Sabres, Adams stayed true to his master plan. He did not sacrifice any prized prospects or other notable assets for short-term success. Greenway and Stillman are both young (26 and 24, respectively) and have term left on their contracts. They fit in with the team Adams has assembled. His moves this week – or the ones he did not make – illustrate how much he … [Read more...] about GM Kevyn Adams becomes emotional talking about Sabres; Trade for Jordan Greenway beefs team up

'As players have fallen out of the Sabres’ plans, Adams has tried to find them new homes. On Thursday, he traded winger Anders Bjork, who has spent nearly all year in the minors, to the Chicago Blackhawks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Rasmus Asplund traded; Injured Rasmus Dahlin practices

'He certainly has the assets, including salary cap space, to pry away some talent. He drafted three forwards in the first round last year. In addition to his first-round pick this year, he has three second-rounders. They’ve recently drafted some intriguing prospects in the middle and late rounds, so some teams could be interested in them.' … [Read more...] about Standing pat at trade deadline might benefit Sabres in long run

'But he struggled with consistency, and by last winter he had lost his regular spot.' … [Read more...] about Sabres give Anders Bjork fresh chance with trade to Blackhawks

'“You look down the bench from the visiting team and a guy scores (and) they’re just as happy and they had nothing to do with it, right?” an excited Stillman said Wednesday in KeyBank Center. “It’s a team that wants everyone to be successful and wants everyone to grow and get better as a group. It’s intimidating as a visitor and exciting coming in here to have that … [Read more...] about Riley Stillman ‘ecstatic’ about trade to Sabres, sees something special building

'“We will hold him out tomorrow and he’ll stay back, get more rehab and get another report tomorrow to see where that day to day is,” Granato said following Wednesday’s practice at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres injury update: Rasmus Dahlin could miss next two games

'The Sabres have rookie goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, 23, earning most of the action in Buffalo. Meanwhile, goalie prospect Devon Levi, 21, is a junior at Northeastern and was named college hockey’s best goalie last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade rights to goalie prospect Erik Portillo to Kings