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'The mistake that led to the go-ahead goal late into the third period was a costly one, and it just about sums up the team's fortunes during their extended losing streak.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Extend Losing Streak to 13 Games After Conceding Brutal Late Goal vs. Bruins

'Another loss for Buffalo (which would be against the Maple Leafs on Friday) would put them at 12 in a row, tied for the 17th-longest in NHL history, a skid that the Sharks reached last season. A 13th loss Saturday Buffalo against the Bruins would tie them with the ninth-longest streak.' … [Read more...] about Longest Losing Streaks in NHL History: Can the Buffalo Sabres Set a New Record?

'In response to their X (formerly Twitter) account's final score graphic after the loss, a fan asked: "admin you doing okay?" Here was their answer...'. … [Read more...] about Sabres Had Saddest Response to Fan on Social Media After Team’s 11th Straight Loss

'Buffalo will stay in Canada and travel to Montreal for a game Tuesday night against the Canadiens. Reportedly, team co-owner Terry Pegula may make the trip to connect with the team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Bills Owner Rumored to be Traveling to Montreal Amid Buffalo’s 10-Game Skid

'"My dream is we turn things around, make the playoffs, and our playoff giveaway is rally towels with palm trees all over it," Hendricks said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Executive Has Awesome Response to Palm Tree Fiasco

'Right after the punches started flying, cameras caught the "Shnowman" cheesin' and banging the glass. Meanwhile, Aube-Kubel and Trocheck were tussling right in front of him.' … [Read more...] about Cameras Caught Bills’ OL Dion Dawkins Loving Every Second of Sabres-Rangers Fight

'Because Buffalo is located on the border, the Sabres are the only non-Canadian team in the NHL that plays “O Canada” before every home game (even against other American teams). That means Sabres fans are pretty familiar with the lyrics, so they immediately recognized when the singer at Tuesday’s game went off script.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Singer Freestyles Canadian Anthem After Forgetting Lyrics

'The Sabres have burned through six coaches and three general managers and spent tens of millions of dollars in dead money – buyouts and firings – trying to field a winner. Hall of Famer Pat LaFontaine, a Sabres icon, lasted less than four months as president of hockey operations in 2013-14 before resigning. Nothing has worked.' … [Read more...] about Kim Pegula: A Success Story

'Buffalos general manager Jason Botterill has been adamant all season that signing Skinner to an extension was a priority for the team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Sign Jeff Skinner to Eight-Year Extension

'Last season, Housley led the Sabres to a 33–39–10 record. The campaign marked the eighth straight year that Buffalo did not reach the playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Fire Head Coach Phil Housley

'Every NHL player has a routine. Pretty much impossible to survive an 82-game season without one. Even so, Eichel is especially structured. Over a recent lunch, I asked Eichel to list his game day schedule. He rattled it off without hesitation.' … [Read more...] about Get to Know Jack Eichel, the Star Behind the Sabres’ Rise

'"Everyone's going out of their way to stop you and tell you how proud they are," he says. "Even when things were bad, I really credit this city for being patient. I'm from Boston. It's not that way there at all." Indeed, Eichel was born into a generation practically baptized with champagne. The Curse of the Bambino was broken on the eve of his eighth birthday and nothing was … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel Wants It All as the Sabres Rediscover Relevancy

'Before the game, Jeanneret was dressed as Santa Claus and appeared in good spirits.' … [Read more...] about Report: Longtime Sabres Broadcaster Rick Jeanneret Stretchered Out During Broadcast

'Skinner was selected seventh overall in the 2010 NHL draft by Carolina, where he netted 379 points in 579 career games. He won the Calder Trophy as the league's top rookie that season, scoring 31 goals and 32 assists for 63 points.' … [Read more...] about Hurricanes Trade Left Wing Jeff Skinner to Sabres

'The Sabres, meanwhile, acquired a pair of veteran forwards for their rebuilding team as well as Thompson, St. Louis's top pick in 2016. The 20-year-old winger notched three goals and nine points in 40 games during his first NHL season.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres Trade Ryan O’Reilly to St. Louis Blues