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'“I don't think it was culture,” Pegula said. “It wasn't just one thing, it was it was a lot of different things. Some of it was just based on whether it was work-related, whether it was just a restructuring, or you know, I've been talking to a lot of other clubs around the league, 'how are you doing things?' And so for me it was part of the learning process….and it's just … [Read more...] about Kim Pegula: ‘It was a lot of different things’ that led to recent PSE changes

'With the loss, the Sabres' road losing streak reached 12-games long. The drought spans all the way back to January 29th as the blue and gold's late-season woes continue.' … [Read more...] about Sabres road woes continue, fall to Devils 3-1

'The Sabres stayed with the game after falling behind in the third period and appeared to have tied the game when Reinhart converted a Skinner shot. The play was overturned because Evan Rodrigues knocked Schneider over.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres dominate the Devils, but still can’t win

'"It's not a good feeling. We did things right and limited their chances. We did everything we wanted to except get the puck in the net. That's just how things have been going these days."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Devils

'At the end of the day, fans would probably love this move. Personally, I'd want them to do it, but it's not some slam dunk. You're acquiring a 50-point forward, in exchange for a 40-point defenseman.' … [Read more...] about Is a Ristolainen for Nugent-Hopkins trade a good idea?

'Pilut arrived as practice was ending so Casey Mittelstadt filled in with Rasmus Ristolainen on defense. That usually means that Mittelstadt isn’t playing on Monday. Housley said he just wants to give the kid a chance to exhale and relax, “Sometimes in a player’s development it’s not a bad thing to take a step back. We give up way too much and it’s not what you make, it’s what … [Read more...] about The Sabres bring back Pilut

'With the regulation loss, Buffalo is officially eliminated from playoff contention, marking eight straight years without a postseason appearance.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall in Montreal 7-4

'I know that is what he’s hoping for from his teammates, but pride has not been in big abundance with this team since November 29.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres are officially out of the playoffs

'"Maybe we gave them a lot of what they got. I gotta get tighter on my check on that Gallagher goal. I feel like I kind of lost sight of the puck there. I thought [Shea] Weber might be taking the net, but he makes a good play. I gotta be better. I gotta be tighter on Gallagher and not let him get that shot away. That one's on me, but I think just as a group we can do a better … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Canadiens

'I had wondered if playing with a player of Jack Eichel’s abilities is harder. Nylander said quite the opposite, “I think it’s probably easier because you know what he’s going to do, you know he can make plays and he can shoot the puck too, so you have to be aware at all times because when he has the puck it’ll be right on you tape.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Nylander getting a chance with Eichel

'Buffalo of course has Rasmus Dahlin as well as Linus Ullmark, Johan Larsson, Alex Nylander and maybe Lawrence Pilut, Victor Olofsson or Rasmus Asplund. Dahlin lives about three hours outside of Stockholm and is thrilled, “I was so happy, to get a chance to meet my family and friends while in a season, it’s amazing.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dahlin can’t wait to play two NHL games in Sweden

'At the moment, both teams have a number of Swedish players on their roster, but none bigger than Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman and Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin. Hedman was Tampa Bay's second overall pick in the 2009 NHL Draft, while Dahlin was most recently the first overall pick of the Sabres in the 2018 NHL Draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to play two games in Sweden next season

'Alex Nylander's first NHL goal of the season trimmed the Sabres deficit to 3-2 in the third period. Vladimir Sobotka and Zach Bogosian were credited with the assists on the goal. The blue and gold had several more chances throughout the final period, but Sparks was able to keep the team from tying the game.' … [Read more...] about Toronto holds on to beat Sabres 4-2

'There are too many nights lately where this team just throws their sticks out there and it may leave no choice for the Pegula’s and Jason Botterill other than to fire Housley.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres are a no show against the Leafs

'"Carter Hutton bailed us out in the first and second period. You know, we knew the magnitude of this game, the rivalry, and we didn't execute early. You know, we couldn't make a wall play, we didn't move our feet when we had the puck, we turned the puck over and then it came right back after us and we were chasing, chasing a lot. You know, couldn't kill the cycle, then when we … [Read more...] about From the locker room: Sabres-Maple Leafs