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'They generated just three shots on goal in the third period, including zero during a stretch of more than 15 minutes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres play best game in weeks, still lose 17th straight

'Their myriad problems, of course, extend far beyond goaltending. But it’s safe to say if Ullmark had remained healthy, they would’ve won at least a few times over the past month.' … [Read more...] about Goalie Linus Ullmark looks strong in return, offers Sabres some hope

'Staal approved the deal because Montreal was on his 10-team no-trade list, according to The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun.' … [Read more...] about After trading Eric Staal, Sabres know more moves coming: ‘Nobody’s naive’

'Appert led Friday’s Sabres practice in Boston, according to The Buffalo News. Meanwhile, in Rochester, Amerks assistants Adam Mair and Mike Weber shared the coaching duties against the Syracuse Crunch.' … [Read more...] about Don Granato, Matt Ellis clear COVID-19 protocols, join Sabres in Boston

'They’ve been shut out seven times this season and five times during their marathon losing streak.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose with Kevyn Adams as coach; Taylor Hall willing to be traded

'Can you blame Adams? The season from hell refuses to let up.' … [Read more...] about Everything has gone wrong for Sabres in chaotic season

'“He’s an intelligent player,” Granato said. “You think about where he’s at in his career now, what he went through in the last year. You’re a first-round pick. The spotlight is on you and you’re a world junior player two times in a row where the spotlight is on you. You came to training came last year, you went through all those experiences. He’s a player that internalizes all … [Read more...] about Rookie Dylan Cozens earning keep as Sabres’ No. 1 center

'No one, of course, expected the Sabres would win. But right now, they’re so bad a one-goal deficit is noteworthy.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Penguins, lose 15th straight: ‘We’re not working smart’

'“The more time a prospect can get around (the NHL), the easier it becomes for them to associate, ‘Yes, I belong here,’” interim Sabres coach Don Granato said on a Zoom call prior to Wednesday’ 5-2 road loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. “It moves from a dream to a reality for every player in that regard. So it’s a big moment.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen excited for first taste of NHL

'Olofsson, 25, has endured a rough sophomore season, compiling eight goals, 20 points and a wretched minus-17 rating in 30 games entering Wednesday’s contest against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena.' … [Read more...] about Sabres confident Victor Olofsson will overcome struggles: ‘He’ll get there’

'Granato wouldn’t rule out Ullmark playing later in the road trip. The Swede went through drills for 20 minutes Tuesday inside PPG Paints Arena.' … [Read more...] about Linus Ullmark returns to practice; Sabres have more injuries

'“I got to say it was a lot of fun,” Tokarski said following the Sabres’ 14th consecutive loss, which ties a franchise record. “It’s been a little while, I’ve had some ups and downs the in the last four, five years. But it’s a been a good few years. I’m excited to be a part of Buffalo and get the opportunity to play in a game.”' … [Read more...] about Goalie Dustin Tokarski shines in relief of injured Carter Hutton, Sabres still lose

'“I’m talking to guys like I’m just out there with them in practice (as a player), just talking about random things, chirp here and there, just get a good feeling between all of us and get a better feeling back in the building,” Girardi said on Zoom call following Sunday’s practice inside KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres believe Dan Girardi’s playing experience will help defense corps

'“We need to integrate him into practice,” interim Sabres coach Don Granato said on a Zoom call this afternoon. “At some point, that’s the next step here. And at that point, we can evaluate when a potential return is.”' … [Read more...] about Goalie Linus Ullmark to join Sabres on road trip, start practicing

'The Sabres gave Johansson a brief look last week, awarding him three consecutive starts so he could experience a heavy workload. He posted a 3.93 goals-against average and an .864 save percentage in three losses. Those outings apparently convinced the Sabres he was expendable.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade goalie Jonas Johansson to Avalanche