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'Who knows what Terry and Kim Pegula will decide but I have one piece of advice to the Sabres owners. While you may be reluctant to fire another GM in your employ, continuity for the sake of continuity is NOT a good thing.' … [Read more...] about Should the Sabres general manager stay or should he go?

'The goalie was happy to be back with his teammates more than anything, saying “it’s more to be being around the boys, I think that’s the biggest thing for me” Ullmark continued, “when you’re injured you’re kind of in your own bubble trying to work on things that you need to do to get back as soon as possible, so you don’t really hang around with the boys anymore, so that’s one … [Read more...] about Ullmark and Olofsson on the ice for the Sabres today

'Head coach Ralph Krueger tries to always keep a positive spin while sharing his honest opinion on the team’s effort. After the Sabres loss on Saturday he shared that, “it’s definitely just a lack of staying in the game that we need to play, you know, and it’s obviously we know here we’re in the third of four [games] where we had two really disappointing losses where we needed … [Read more...] about Sabres try and regoup before final game of road trip

'Unfortunately for the Sabres, it all unraveled for them in the 2nd period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Coyotes 5-2

'At this time of year most players are battling some type of injury, but it is evident that Eichel is trying to fight through what is more than just bumps and bruises. He has taken face-offs the last two games, but he continues to labor as he tries to lead the team by example. He was despondent in the locker room postgame, one of a handful of players that were still in their … [Read more...] about Reality setting in for Sabres after loss to Arizona

'If the Sabres were looking to play meaningful March hockey, their results after their first two games after the trade deadline at the end of February don't show it.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Golden Knights 4-2

'I thought the Sabres fought hard, especially as the third period went on, but it was too little too late after the defensive lapse that allowed the home team to roll to their eighth straight win of the season.' … [Read more...] about Same effort, but same result for the Sabres

'It was also stated on Friday that the organization is taking more of an initiative to be interactive with the fans through this process by assigning every season ticket holder a representative in order to enhance the fan experience.' … [Read more...] about Sabres increase pricing options for season ticket holders

'Head coach Ralph Krueger continued to express that sentiment following the team’s skate off the Vegas Strip on Thursday. He continued that, “we feel confident right now, we believe in our game and we’re expecting another good one, but as we all know that only the result in the end counts at this time of year.” The difference in the game was special teams and the pair of power … [Read more...] about Confident Sabres back on the ice for practice Thursday

'The score remained even until there was 8:06 left in regulation, when the Avalanche took their third lead of the night. The Sabres had a costly defensive breakdown in their own end in front of Hutton, and cashing in on the opportunity was former Buffalo Sabres forward J.T. Compher. His 10th goal of the season gave Colorado a 3-2 edge as time suddenly became an enemy of … [Read more...] about Sabres dropped in Colorado, 3-2 to the Avalanche

'I thought the Sabres played well enough to get at least a point on Wednesday night. If they carry the same effort into Friday night against the Vegas Golden Knights, they should get rewarded with a two point night.' … [Read more...] about Strong effort not enough in Sabres loss to Colorado

'Simmonds had to waive his no-trade clause and he said, “It’s the young talent on this team and I think they’re going in the right direction and I thought I could be a piece that could ultimately help this team get into the playoffs.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Simmonds is glad to be in Buffalo

'"[We're] excited about bringing in a veteran player such as Wayne Simmonds. We've talked a lot about this group playing meaningful games. For Wayne, playing meaningful games in the month of March and April is something that he's very accustomed to. I think you've heard Ralph [Krueger] talk a lot about net-front presence, playing a physical game. I think these are things that … [Read more...] about Botterill is focused on his team’s progression heading into the month of March

'The winger is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Rodrigues, Sheary to Pittsburgh for Dominik Kahun

'TSN's Pierre LeBrun adds to the depth of this trade by saying that the Devils will retain 50% of his current salary, which will add $2.5 million to the Sabres' salary cap. LeBrun also adds that there are no talks of a contract extension in place with Simmonds, but it's certainly a possibility for the pending unrestricted free agent this summer.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Wayne Simmonds from the Devils