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'This was a game for the Sabres where they were officially eliminated from the playoffs for the 10th straight year which ties a NHL record. Honestly, when I started covering the Sabres I always thought the playoffs were a given. I never could’ve dreamed that Buffalo would go 10 straight years without a playoff game.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres come up short to Pittsburgh in the NHL’s first combined Pride Game

'The Sabres did a good job of battling back throughout the entire game, finding their legs in the second period and scoring a couple of goals to keep things close, but ultimately, all the Penguins had to do was ensure Buffalo doesn't tie things up. They never allowed the Sabres to get back into it.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Sabres hang with Penguins in 3-2 loss

'The 33-year-old veteran was having a nice bounce-back stretch to his season, producing two goals and 10 assists for 12 points over the last 16 games played.' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo done for season with broken bone in cheek

'Granato confirmed on Friday that goalie Linus Ullmark is out on a week-to-week basis with a lower-body injury, but acknowledged that there are only so many weeks left in the season. Buffalo only has 13 games remaining over the next four weeks, with the regular season finale set for Saturday, May 8 against the Pittsburgh Penguins.' … [Read more...] about Linus Ullmark out week-to-week with lower-body injury

'The Buffalo Sabres made their final meeting of 2020-21 with the Washington Capitals a memorable one, as the blue and gold came into Capital One Arena and dispatched the home team by a final score of 5-2. Dustin Tokarski grabbed the win for Buffalo between the pipes; his first NHL victory in over five years.' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat up Capitals in D.C.

'You can see how much fun these players are having on the ice together. They enjoy that what they do well on the ice is appreciated and wanted in the game plan.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Buffalo plays well from start to finish and beats the red hot Capitals

'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