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'"It pisses me off a little bit actually to not play now," Dahlin said Wednesday during a conference call with reporters. "It's going to be a long summer. I can take care of my body well. I can do all the small stuff I can to get better every day. I can be a lot better over the summer for next year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reflect on end of 2019-20 season

'Buffalo finishes the 2019-20 campaign with 68 points and a record of 30-31-8, finishing sixth in the Atlantic Division and 13th in the Eastern Conference under head coach Ralph Krueger, who wraps up his first season behind the Sabres bench. The team's .493 points percentage was their best since 2015-16. New Jersey, Anaheim, Los Angeles, San Jose, Ottawa and Detroit will also … [Read more...] about Sabres’ 2019-20 season comes to an end as NHL announces playoff format

'Because the lottery will be held prior to the qualifying round, the league will designate placeholders for the eight clubs that are resuming play. If any of the top three picks are won by one of those clubs that is resuming play, a "second phase" of the lottery will take place between the resuming teams at a later date.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ odds revealed for 2020 NHL Draft Lottery

'"I think he's versatile in the sense that he can play wing or center, which we like," Greeley said. "He's very good at faceoffs. I think he's capable of playing all types of special teams. He's not just a power-play guy or just a PK guy. To us, he's a guy who can play in multiple areas, multiple roles, and the versatility is a nice thing to have."' … [Read more...] about Prospect Rewind: Ruotsalainen had career year in Finland

'"My physical play along the boards needs to be better and I think in the D-zone I need to be better," he said. "Although I think I read the game pretty well, you need to be harder on those battles. So, I think those are the two main points that I think I can improve a lot and I think I will be a much better play when I get those things on a good level."' … [Read more...] about Prospect Rewind: Laaksonen developed through adversity in 2019-20

'On February 13, 2009, one night after the tragic crash of Flight 3407 in Clarence Center, N.Y., the Buffalo Sabres and San Jose Sharks lined up for one of the most emotional games in franchise history.' … [Read more...] about ‘Sabres Classics’ to look back at big moments in team history

'"Ryan called Buffalo home for 11 seasons and has spent the past 3 seasons in Anaheim," read a statement published by Miller's Steadfast Foundation. "Ryan and his wife Noureen have lived in southern California during the off season for 10 years. Both areas are very close to his heart and that is why it was important to give back to them during the Covid-19 pandemic."' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres goalie Miller to hold auction in support of WNY relief

'We'll look back at some of the most iconic moments in franchise history like "May Day" and give you a look at how hot tempers flared during the 1975 Stanley Cup Playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Get ready for Rivalry Week on ‘Sabres Classics’

'"I think with Ryan, you just wanted him to transition into Minnesota and play his style of play, which is up-tempo, puck-moving defenseman," Sabres assistant manager Steve Greeley said. "I think if you went on a week-by-week basis, every week Ryan Johnson was improving at the University of Minnesota, which is exactly what we wanted to see."' … [Read more...] about Prospect Rewind: Johnson had year of growth at Minnesota

'Until we got to the border, that is. That's where things got crazy. The customs officer walked onto the bus and asked for our IDs, which is standard. That lasted for about two seconds before he started running down the aisle, high fiving everyone and joining the celebration. When he got back to the front, Dominik Hasek grabbed him by the shoulders and poured a beer over his … [Read more...] about Rayzor: The bus ride from Toronto in 1999 was unforgettable

'But, more than anything, we played tight. We frustrated teams when they crossed our blue line. Lindy Ruff laid out a clear, simple game plan and we followed it on a nightly basis. You'll see that as we go through the 1999 playoffs this week on "Sabres Classics."' … [Read more...] about Rayzor: 1998-99 Sabres were tight on and off the ice

'We all met up at The Buffalo Club on Delaware and had a great dinner. After a few glasses of wine and some beers, we decided to shoot some pool in their big billiards room and continued to reminisce about the fun season that ended too soon.' … [Read more...] about Biron: A final dinner with the 2006 Sabres

'Portillo, 19, led USHL goaltenders with a 2.11 goals-against average to go along with a .915 save percentage and a 19-5-1 record with the Dubuque Fighting Saints. It was the first North American season for the native of Gothenburg, Sweden.' … [Read more...] about Portillo named First Team All-Star by USHL

'As Prince once wrote, "If you didn't come to party, don't bother knockin' on my door." For the next two weeks, "Sabres Classics" is going back to 1999 to have some fun and feature the Buffalo Sabres' run to the Stanley Cup Final.' … [Read more...] about ‘Sabres Classics’ to celebrate 1999 team that reached Stanley Cup Final

'Cozens was also announced as a nominee for the Four Broncos Memorial Trophy, awarded annually to the league's player of the year. The winner will be announced on Wednesday, May 20. … [Read more...] about Cozens named WHL Eastern Conference Player of the Year