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'The consistency he lacked then is something he’s really worked at in this season, “I’ve just been working on it, trying to play at that high level all the time and try to focus on my D zone play and I think that’s been a big part of me so far, plus I want to keep developing that offensive skill I have.”' … [Read more...] about Pilut hopes to improve his consistency

'Pilut is once again an AHL All-Star. With the Amerks, Pilut has five goals and 16 assists for 21 points in 29 games. Last season, Pilut played 33 games with the Sabres, netting a goal and five assists.' … [Read more...] about Sabres call up Pilut from Rochester

'There were a lot of kids in the stands and you could hear them cheering and see their smiles. Okposo said, “It’s just nice for the fans to see us more candid because that’s how we are, we just joke around which is how we are off the ice, so I think it was pretty special for the fans to get a glimpse into that.”' … [Read more...] about The Sabres enjoyed hosting their Skills Competition

'Evgeny Dadonov made things a bit concerning late in the 3rd, as Ullmark could not cover up and Dadonov took advantage. The Panthers kept the pressure going for the final minute of play, but it wasn't enough.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defeat Panthers 3-2

'There were many things to like in this game but to me, it was the penalty killing went 3-for-3 and Buffalo scored on its first power play to chase Sergei Bobrovski.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres win a game with special teams

'"I wasn't really happy with my role [in Calgary]," Frolik said during a conference call on Friday with the Buffalo media. "I'm really looking forward to the new opportunity there, and I'm really excited. It's a fresh start for me, and I'm really excited. Looking forward to meet the guys and meet the group, and hopefully it happens sooner than later."' … [Read more...] about Frolik looking forward to a fresh start with the Sabres

'Rasmus Asplund played all season on a line with Olofsson in Rochester, so they’re very good friends. Asplund said they can’t sit around and feel sorry for themselves, “We just have to keep going. We’re on the right path here and you always will have injuries in a season and a strong group just keeps going.”' … [Read more...] about The Sabres are dealing without having Olofsson and Skinner

'In 22 games with the Amerks, Wilson has six goals and eight assists for 14 points. Last season, he had an ankle injury, playing only 15 games with the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres bring up Scott Wilson from Rochester

'Olofsson suffered the injury in the third period of Thursday night's 3-2 overtime win over the Edmonton Oilers at KeyBank Center on the game-tying goal by Sam Reinhart. The Buffalo forward went to turn and make a pass to the point to defenseman Zach Bogosian when it appeared that he hit a rut in the ice and lost his balance. Upon replay, it looked like Olofsson got his right … [Read more...] about Olofsson out 5-6 weeks with a lower-body injury

'Just 1:09 into overtime, Eichel made his way into the Oilers' zone and picked up speed past the Edmonton defense. Before he could get a shot off, Oilers defenseman Oscar Klefbom hooked Eichel and the referees awarded the Buffalo captain a penalty shot.' … [Read more...] about Eichel’s overtime penalty shot lifts Buffalo to a 3-2 win over the Oilers

'The player that I really liked in this game was third star Zemgus Girgensons. He was a force in on the forecheck and even had two great scoring chances on Mike Smith that he created off the rush.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel beats Edmonton on an overtime penalty shot

'As for Frolik, the 31-year-old comes to Buffalo after spending parts of the last five seasons in Calgary. In 319 games with the Flames, Frolik has racked up 63 goals and 82 assists for 145 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Scandella to Montreal; acquire Frolik from Calgary

'Olofsson had six goals and eight assists for 14 points in 14 games. Olofsson did not record a point in his final four games of December. Montreal’s Nick Suzuki had a goal and nine assists for 10 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Olofsson is NHL’s Rookie of the Month for December

'That score would hold through 40 minutes of up-and-down action as Buffalo maintained their one-goal advantage amidst the madness.' … [Read more...] about Sabres cough up 4-1 lead, fall 6-4 to Bolts

'It has been a roller coaster ride through the first three months of the year, with several peaks and valleys over Ralph Krueger’s first 41 games. Tonight followed that theme with the team jumping out to a 4-1 lead, only for Tampa Bay to score five unanswered goals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres still striving for consistency halfway through season