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'This season, the Wolverines finished No. 5 in the NCAA poll with a 25-9-1 record. Fellow Sabres prospect Erik Portillo, drafted in the third round in 2019, played a big part in that thanks to his sensational play in the crease. He played every game for Michigan this year. His 25 wins rank second in the nation and his .926 save percentage ranks sixth.' … [Read more...] about Power preparing for Big Ten Tournament following Olympic experience

'"From what I see, he looks great," Sabres coach Don Granato said. "His mobility, his strength. I would have to find out more medically because he's surprised me, jumping in the skate not knowing where he would fit in. And then you watch him, it's a pleasant surprise to see him move the move the way he's moving and battle the ways he's battling."' … [Read more...] about Miller returns to practice in non-contact jersey

'What could have been a homecoming of sorts between the Maple Leafs and their fans instead concluded as one of the Sabres' best performances of the season, a 5-1 victory in which they never trailed.' … [Read more...] about Sabres conclude road stretch with complete victory over Leafs

'"It's unfortunate to get a taste of the NHL and then immediately get injured," he said. "Taking a few weeks off for rehab isn't what you want to do, but the rehab process went great."' … [Read more...] about Quinn, Hinostroza could return to action this week

'"… You're allowed to be frustrated, but you can't act frustrated because you start making wrong decisions then, decisions with short-term focus. And I know it's hard. It's hard on our side right now, obviously, but we just can't have short-term focus when you're faced with the adversity we are now."' … [Read more...] about Sabres keep focus forward after loss to Stars

'The Sabres have now lost six in a row.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Sabres fall to Stars on the road

'"When you get over the boards and you see those top players … you want to shut them down no matter how you can," Fitzgerald said. "It's a great opportunity every time you step out there. That's just what I think every time, is I want to shut their best players down. I'm happy I got the opportunity to."' … [Read more...] about Fitzgerald carving out consistent presence in Sabres’ lineup

'"It's always nice to score, but I think the main thing was winning," Thompson said. "I really wanted to win that one. Everyone in the room did, too. It stings a little bit more, especially when you play well like that. It was a tough one to swallow."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ strong effort comes up short in loss to Blues

'The Buffalo Sabres battled back against the St. Louis Blues midway through the third period on Friday when Tage Thompson scored on his career-high eighth shot of the night to tie the game 3-3. However, the Blues scored immediately after to go back in the lead en route to a 5-3 victory over the Sabres at Enterprise Center.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Sabres rally in 3rd but lose to Blues in St. Louis

'"We allowed it to be too easy, too early for them," Granato said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to overcome early mistakes in loss to Canadiens

'Defenseman Henri Jokiharju did not play in the third period due to a lower-body injury. His last shift came with 10:38 remaining in the second period.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Sabres shut out on the road by Canadiens

'"It was nice, nice to get back at it. I was not sure that I was going to feel a hundred (percent), but I did, so it's great," Dahlin said. "I'm happy to be back."' … [Read more...] about Dahlin returns to practice after missing Sunday’s game

'"We just didn't adjust to not feeling your game and you have to do that," Granato said. "That's probably your biggest growth component to nights like this, is you can't try to play your same game you played a night ago when you're battling fatigue.' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to adjust during loss to Blue Jackets

'The Buffalo Sabres got off to a slow start and then allowed three goals in the second period to go down for good in their 7-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday at Nationwide Arena.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Sabres falter in road loss to Blue Jackets

'"First off all, two good referees in the game. There's no question. Those two guys have been around a long time and they're good officials," Sabres coach Granato said. "So, they had a conversation. Things happen fast. They saw what they saw. We can look at replays and you might see more. You do see more on that, obviously, but you've gotta move on."' … [Read more...] about Thompson’s 1st-career hat trick comes in home loss to Colorado