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'Whatever level Skinner elevates his game to next season is anyone's guess. From a production standpoint, his numbers had flatlined until Don Granato arrived. The trust he's instilled in not just Skinner, but all of his players, allowed the collective to flourish this season.' … [Read more...] about Skinner’s 13th season enough to make anyone smile

'"I understand injuries are part of the game at the same time, but I think doing things you can do to limit those and just keep moving forward," Mittelstadt. "Obviously, after last year it was nice to come back and play all the games."' … [Read more...] about Patience, persistence have been Mittelstadt’s combination for success

'Thompson, after enjoying a breakout 38-goal campaign in 2021-22, took his game to new heights this past season as Buffalo's bonafide top center.' … [Read more...] about ‘Another bar to chase’ | Counting down Thompson’s top moments of 2022-23

'Such was Dahlin's attitude in the days following the Sabres' season. He tied for fifth among NHL defensemen with 73 points, the third-highest mark by a blueliner in Sabres history. He ranked fourth in the league in ice time despite missing four games. He was the Sabres' leader in blocked shots and finished second on the team in hits. He played through multiple injuries down … [Read more...] about ‘He’s never satisfied’ | Dahlin excelled as leader on and off the ice

'Granato said he is comfortable having two young goalies working as a tandem in the future in the event both Levi and Luukkonen earn roster spots next fall.' … [Read more...] about Focused on the future, Adams and Granato wrap up 2022-23 season

'"Everyone counted us out a lot of times and we just found ways to stay in that race, and I think we learned a lot about this group that we're never going to give up, we're never going to quit," Dylan Cozens said. ' … [Read more...] about Sabres gained confidence from stretch of must-win games

'"I think he's been the best captain I've had," Zemgus Girgensons, the longest-tenured Sabres player and an alternate captain himself, said. "He's one of the guys that I look up to and I think a lot of the success here is because of Kyle and the way he handled things. I think he held the team together. "The times in need he was always there. He's a part that was huge for us."' … [Read more...] about Takeaways from Day 1 of locker cleanout

'The Sabres finish the season with 91 points, their first time eclipsing the 90-point mark since 2010-11. Their 42 wins are also their most since 2010-11.' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Sabres close out 2022-23 campaign with win in Columbus

'Casey Mittelstadt scored the game-winning goal 1:18 into the extra period. Tage Thompson inched closer to the 50-goal plateau with his 47th marker of the season, and Henri Jokiharju and Victor Olofsson also scored. Jeff Skinner recorded three assists.' … [Read more...] about Anderson makes 30 saves in final NHL game to lead Sabres to victory

'"The entire City of Buffalo, you want to get as many people a part of our team as possible," Tuch said at the time. "I know that once we continue to build and progress this team is going to be selling out barns, playing in the playoffs down the road. We have high expectations for this group going forward. I think myself included, we put a lot of pressure on ourselves to do as … [Read more...] about ‘He embodies Buffalo’ | Tuch wins 2023 Rick Martin Memorial Award

'Anderson and Nacov were recognized on MSG during the first intermission of the Sabres' game against the Ottawa Senators on Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres congratulate longtime employees on retirements

'"I can't say enough about these guys and the way that we continue to compete and the way that we figured out how we have to play to be successful," captain Kyle Okposo said. "We became an actual hockey team this year."' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Buffalo’s playoff push ends with loss to Devils

'"I definitely feel it, but I choose not to focus on it," Levi said of the pressure-packed situation that he finds himself in just weeks after leaving school. "I just go out and have fun, stop pucks, and let all that stuff kind of take care of itself. I'm just trying to be as good as I can for the guys."' … [Read more...] about Levi outduels Shesterkin in shootout thriller

'Nominees from each of the NHL's 32 clubs are selected by local chapters of the Professional Hockey Writers Association. The winner will be announced during NHL Awards on June 26.' … [Read more...] about Anderson selected as Sabres’ nominee for Masterton Trophy

'"It shows our character right now. We're not out of it," defenseman Rasmus Dahlin said. "We've just got to keep battling. It's next game, next game. So how hard we battled to the end, it just shows that we really want it and we've got to do everything we can."' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Sabres continue to fight in victory over Hurricanes