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'Boston led 2-1 four minutes into the third period and three goals in quick order put it away. Many wanted to put this game in the effort category and I would totally disagree. This wasn’t an effort issue. The issue lies in Buffalo is 0-for-11 on the power play in the last two games and they can’t matchup at all with Patrice Bergeron’s line or David Krejci’s line.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres just can’t seem to solve the Bruins

'Since being called up from the Rochester Americans earlier this month, Sabres rookie forward Arttu Ruotsalainen has shown that he may not need to be sent back to the AHL at any point.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Sabres power play shut down; Bruins pull away in the 3rd

'"I think guys are just playing looser; making the plays with the puck, making plays coming out of our zone and not playing scared to make a mistake. I think if you mess up or turn the puck over, then just know you have to backcheck and your linemates will do the same. I feel like some of those mistakes can be fixed with hard work, and we've done a good job with that. If we … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt: ‘It’s crazy how much of a difference a few years can make’

'Quinn was supposed play junior hockey this year, but the Ontario Hockey League season was canceled, so he wound up in Rochester with the Americans.' … [Read more...] about Jack Quinn’s season is over due to hernia surgery

'Chances were there for the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night, but the blue and gold went 0-for-6 on the powerplay en route to a 2-0 defeat at the hands of the careless Boston Bruins inside KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Bruins blank Sabres on Tuesday

'Probably the biggest takeaway I had was Buffalo was 0-for-6 on the power play including an absolutely horrendous 1:33 6-on-3 advantage.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Thanks to an uneven game, the Sabres lost to the Bruins

'The Bruins got a lead early and it would be all they would need to take two points from their opponent. It seemed that each Sabre opportunity was met with an equally debilitating penalty. The Sabres were never able to battle back.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three Observations: Sabres struggle to get it going in loss to Bruins

'Since Granato was elevated to the top job, the team has been entertaining. They're playing a faster game, scoring more goals, playing better in their own end and winning... in regulation too!' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres hockey does complete-180

'While Rousek is not the biggest of players at just 5-foot-11 and 183 pounds, he plays a high-tempo game and has a knack for taking pucks to the net and create scoring chances right around the goal crease. He skates well and possesses good speed, while he's strong on and off the puck to establish good positioning.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Lukas Rousek to two-year entry-level contract

'"You take a win any possible way you can. You need to win a game, and if you don't win a game, you damn-well better be entertaining. That means you better be working hard, competing, fighting, scratching, clawing, and have some passion. Certainly the objective is to win, but I don't like to play a boring style, and I don't think the players like playing that either. In fact, I … [Read more...] about Granato: We don’t want our players afraid to make mistakes

'With all the Sabres’ injuries in net, it's doubly impressive that Tokarski put up the numbers he did, playing four games in six nights. He'll likely continue to play the majority of the games until the Sabres get healthier.' … [Read more...] about Dustin Tokarski named ‘First Star’ of Week in NHL

'The Sabres wasted virtually no time getting on the board, as just 26-seconds in, they scored their first goal against Penguins goalie Casey DeSmith since November 19, 2018.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win, split weekend series with Pittsburgh

'Ever since Don Granato took over, his team has beaten goalies that had had total mastery over them. Not only did they beat them, they chased the Flyers Brian Elliott and the Capitals Vitek Varecek.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Tokarski backstops the Sabres first win over Pittsburgh this season

'Reinhart's goals brought him to 17 on the season to go along with 30 points. He's been one of the main core pieces who continues to produce in a lost season. A restricted free agent this summer, Reinhart has given the Sabres a lot to think about in the off-season.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Reinhart shines; Sabres youth movement stays hot

'The Sabres pulled to within one just past the midway point of the third when the blue and gold capitalized on a powerplay. Red-hot Casey Mittelstadt ripped his seventh goal of the last 10 games in behind Jarry on the man advantage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres come up a goal short to Penguins