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'It was more than about Dylan Cozens tonight, but Cozens is the engine that makes things happen for the lines he centers, and tonight, you saw that on full display.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three Observations: Sabres take it to Capitals in D.C.

'Adams said after that portion of the rehab took place, they all got together on Tuesday, “The next steps were to shut Jack down for the season, continue to do his rehab and then we will reexamine him early into May and see where we are then,” Adams said.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel doesn’t need surgery yet

'According to the team's official release, Karmanos will serve as the general manager of the Rochester Americans in the American Hockey League, while also oversee the scouting, player development and analytics departments.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hire Jason Karmanos as associate general manager

'Sportsnet hockey insider Elliotte Friedman reports that Eichel will need surgery to repair the damage in his neck, and the goal will be to get the surgery done soon so he can begin preparations for next season.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel done for 2020-21 season with herniated disk in neck

'"I think it's a great opportunity for myself," Caggiula said during his introductory Zoom conference call with the Buffalo media on Wednesday. "You never want to be put on waivers or anything like that, but being claimed this late in the season with the circumstances with [COVID-19] and all that sort of stuff; It's a little bit more of a difficult situation, but it's obviously … [Read more...] about Caggiula looking forward to opportunity with Sabres

'With about 12-minutes gone in the final period of regulation, Rasmus Dahlin gave himself a fantastic 21st-birthday present. The defenseman's slick moves and eventual slapshot evened the score at two goals apiece.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose in Boston on Tuesday

'The Sabres played a messy game, with the Bruins all over them early after the Sabres opening goal from Colin Miller. Despite that, the Sabres came to play in the third period and finally broke through on the goal by defenseman Rasmus Dahlin.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Sabres battle back but lose to Bruins in shootout

'Don Granato said during the intermission, he brought up how they were getting thrown all over the ice, but he said that the players were pretty upset about it and I give them full marks for showing up for the rest of the game.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres fought back in two ways to pick up a point in Boston

'"They really are a big key to us and our franchise. There's always a lot of speak about the 'future of the franchise.' Well, I don't like talking about the future. How about immediately right now making them 'key in the franchise?' All of our guys are key in the franchise. That doesn't mean Sam Reinhart is any less key, but why would they not be just as key? They're playing … [Read more...] about Granato: We have to be demanding, but encouraging with young players on roster

'According to CapFriendly, the Bruins only have $29,769 of cap space left. That means they couldn’t take on any more than half of Hall’s $8 million salary, and they got to that point by trading Anders Bjork for Curtis Lazar.' … [Read more...] about Boston was only team Taylor Hall would waive no-movement clause for

'Skinner's second point of the day was also his fifth goal of the season. The forward was locked up with a Flyers' player heading to the net and had the puck go off his skate before the net was dislodged. The goal tied the game at 3-3.' … [Read more...] about Late Sabres surge results in win over Flyers

'Skinner and his line lead Sabre forwards in 5v5 ice time on Sunday afternoon, and he's had an increased role at 5-on-5 since Ralph Krueger's dismissal. It's a nice change for a player relegated to the bottom line early in the year.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Sabres pounce late to snatch victory from Flyers

'Jeff Skinner was asked about the team’s newfound success, following the victory on Sunday over the Philadelphia Flyers. He said that, “as the game goes along it sort of tightens up and desperation levels sort of rise a little bit, and lately we’ve been able to find those plays and that’s what you need, I think late in games especially you need big plays at big moments.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres not lacking confidence lately

'Hall had a no movement clause in his contract meaning he had to approve the trade of him and Curtis Lazar to the Boston Bruins for a second round pick and Anders Bjork. The Sabres are retaining 50% of Hall’s $8 million salary.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres trade Taylor Hall to Boston.

'Dave Pagnotta of The Fourth Period reports that Sabres GM Kevyn Adams efforts to get Ullmark signed to a multi year contract before Monday at 3:00 NHL trade Deadline have failed.' … [Read more...] about Report: Linus Ullmark expected to test free agency in the offseason