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'There was no question that Power was ready to play against men. Power was one of Canada's best players at the 2021 men's World Championship, leading Canada to an unexpected gold after starting off slow. Power was in more of a depth role at the start but forced coach Gerard Gallant to utilize him more in bigger moments. He then played a big role for Canada at the Winter Olympic … [Read more...] about The Owen Power era is alive in Buffalo

'Goals on a back-marker team can be misleading -- it's not uncommon for a player to rack up points in a 5-1 loss, for example, when the score doesn't mean much -- but Thompson has been consistent all year long and truly deserves the high praise he has been getting.' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson is one of the most underrated goal-scorers in the NHL

'“He’s really self-aware. He understands what he does well and what he wants to work on. I find it rare that you can talk to a young player after a game and he can give you a clear analysis of what he liked and didn’t like, and he can do that.”' … [Read more...] about Owen Power is ready for the Buffalo Sabres

'Named to the NCAA's B1G first all-star team, Power was one of the most dominant defensemen in college hockey this season despite being younger than most of the league. Power's NCAA career was capped at 48 points in 59 games, good for sixth among defensemen over the past two years, but first among 92 U-20 defenders.' … [Read more...] about Owen Power signs entry-level contract with Sabres

'Opening this season in the AHL could’ve put a damper on Quinn’s spirits. Instead, he showcased his offensive ability from the get-go, with 24 points in his first 17 games. He was regularly at or near the top of the AHL in scoring before a bout with mono – and the ensuing recovery needed to regain some of the weight he lost – sidelined him for several weeks. But his persistence … [Read more...] about Jack Quinn is a quintessential producer

'With Ekblad on the shelf, Hagg can provide NHL quality minutes until the former is ready to return. And for the price of just a sixth-round pick, that's not too steep at all.' … [Read more...] about Panthers acquire Hagg from Sabres

'It's hard to put up big numbers when you're playing on a team that was essentially out of the playoff picture from the get-go, but Anderson is hardly ever the reason the Sabres lose when they do.' … [Read more...] about At 40, Craig Anderson is still going strong

'"He has that passion. When he puts that jersey on and goes out there, there's a lot of meaning to him. And that's nice to have in your locker room, especially with a guy who other players look up to and admire."' … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch arrived exactly when Buffalo needed him

'Houser's absence leaves the Sabres with, quite literally, zero available NHL options in net at the moment, making it anyone's guess as to who will tend the goal when the team faces off against the Arizona Coyotes on Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ goalie woes continue in a big way

'It's not every day that a goaltender gets suspended in the NHL. Aaron Dell has somehow managed to do it.' … [Read more...] about Aaron Dell suspended three games for hit on Senators’ Batherson

'Some of us were raised on broadcast legend Irv Weinstein, and kids’ entertainer Commander Tom, and whenever the opportunity came to visit Buffalo, we jumped at chance, because Buffalonians were unfailingly kind and generous. And we also were stoked to go to Bills or Sabres games; quite often, they were better than Toronto’s teams, and it was terrific to see a blue-collar … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres fans have been through just about everything

'Needless to say, things are pretty bleak in the Sabres' crease these days.' … [Read more...] about Sabres without four goalies to injuries, Covid

'The problem is, somebody forgot to tell the league they need conclusive evidence to justify a different call on the play. There was no conclusive evidence, though. The league failed to follow its usual process, the Sabres lost a 2-1 game that should’ve went to overtime, and the video showed there was no offside that disallowed Olofsson’s goal. It was a debacle.' … [Read more...] about The NHL made a mistake, but at least they owned up to it

'Having experienced so much losing, being a part of a Sabres’ revival would be special. “I want to be here for everything,” said Okposo, whose contract expires after next season. “I’ve been here for the bad, I want to be here for laying a foundation to get us into the next phase of where we’re going to be, which is a good team, and I know it. I don’t know when it’s going to be, … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo hopes to be part of the solution

'Was this going to be a surprise, Cinderella-type season for Buffalo? It may have been tempting to believe that, but the Sabres’ more recent span of games – they’ve gone 2-8-1 in their past 10 contests – has made their reality stark, and not very optimistic in the short term. And it isn’t just that they’re losing, it’s how Buffalo is losing that makes things appear so bleak at … [Read more...] about This feels like the Sabres everyone expected