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'Marcus Johansson missed Thursday night’s win with an upper body injury. Head coach Ralph Krueger is optimistic that he will be in the lineup tomorrow after taking part in practice on Saturday. The veteran moved back to the wing with success on Tuesday. The head coach believed that Johansson “seems to be in a really good place right now, and we need all four lines firing … [Read more...] about Sabres hit practice ice after a day off

'According to our own Pat Malacaro, Bogosian does not expect to report to the Amerks in time for Saturday evening's matchup with the Syracuse Crunch. In addition, multiple reports indicate that Bogosian's agent Darren Ferris will be meeting with his client over the next couple of days to determine his future.' … [Read more...] about Bogosian clears waivers, assigned to Rochester

'Bogosian is in the final year of a contract with a $5.142 million cap hit and is going to be an unrestricted free agent this summer. He signed his contract while with the Winnipeg Jets during the 2013-14 season, and it carried over to the Sabres when he was traded to Buffalo five years ago.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place Bogosian on waivers

'"Saturday I was there when the fans were out in the plaza. I walked around, I talked to people, and to be honest, thanked them because the passion is there. We all understand that we're fortunate to have such a passionate fanbase. We get it, we understand where they're at. Obviously I'm in a unique position being from here and growing up going to the Aud, and Gilbert Perreault … [Read more...] about Adams: ‘We all understand that we’re fortunate to have such a passionate fanbase’

'It was the blue and gold's second overtime win over Columbus this month.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win OT thriller on 2000s Night, 4-3 over Columbus

'Buffalo came out with a strong push to start the third period and they were rewarded with the first power play of the game. Nick Foligno was called for tripping, and the Sabres capitalized. Victor Olofsson buried a one-timer from Eichel near the left wing face-off dot to tie the game at 2-2. The rookie forward had been out since January 2nd with a lower body injury but fit … [Read more...] about Olofsson and Eichel help lead Sabres comeback

'"I’m just staying ready. I’m staying ready mentally and keeping my body in shape," Pilut said following practice on Wednesday. "Working on the small details such as handling guys and [defensive] zone work. I think if I just keep working on that every day, keep working hard and just waiting for the chance to come, I’ll be ready for it.”“I’m just staying ready. I’m staying ready … [Read more...] about Pilut is working his way to earning more ice time

'"We wake up every morning here growing the team, and we wake up every morning here doing what's best for the team," Krueger said on the Howard and Jeremy Show during his weekly Wednesday visit on WGR. "We base our decisions on the mixes, the chemistry and the lineup that we think is the strongest for the Buffalo Sabres. That’s the way we work and that’s the way we're going to … [Read more...] about Krueger: Skinner is ‘getting opportunity and he’s trying’

'Sam Reinhart scored his 21st goal of the season to break a 2-2 tie just 57 seconds into the third period to give Buffalo the lead for good. Carter Hutton did the rest in net, making 27 saves on 29 shots faced for his second win in as many appearances.' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat the Red Wings, 3-2 in back and forth affair

'Hutton made some big saves for the blue and gold when he needed to. The first goal of the game was partly on him, but when the Red Wings brought the pressure in the middle stanza and third, he was up to the take. Overall, Hutton made 27 saves in the victory. He especially had to be strong partway through the final twenty minutes while the team had to kill off a Rasmus … [Read more...] about Sabres split with Detroit thanks to strong close

'Buffalo got off to a poor start. Sabres goalie Jonas Johansson was shaky early on, allowing three first period goals, a couple of which he will probably want back.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to the Ducks, 3-2

'Johan Larsson got the home team on the score board after creating a turnover in the neutral zone to cut the deficit to 3-1, then a power play goal. Buffalo’s passing seemed to be much more on point as the game went on, and in the second period it was the other lines besides the Jimmy Vesey-Jack Eichel-Sam Reinhart pairing that helped get the team back into the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres could not crawl out of early hole against Anaheim

'Olofsson admitted that he is, “not quite there yet, but it was nice to get the feel of the game again and it’s good kind of have a little bit. I know it’s not much contact, but [to have] a few guys around you, you have to kind of be aware of where you have your teammates and the opponents.” He worked into the team’s 3-on-1 drill, interchanging with Johan Larsson on the wing. … [Read more...] about Olofsson joins the Sabres on the ice for Saturday’s practice

'Asplund had a lenghty call up for his first NHL action since being drafted in the second round of the 2016 NHL Draft. Seeing limited minutes as a rookie, Asplund collected three points (1+2) in 29 NHL games, while averaging 10:50 of ice time per-game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Pilut and Asplund to Rochester

'The Sabres were able to pad their lead with a slick Jack Eichel pass from the Sabres' blue line to Jimmy Vesey at the other end. Vesey danced through three Rangers before slotting the puck in past Georgiev to give the Sabres a three goal cushion. They needed it.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hang on to beat Rangers 3-2