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'Ryan O’Reilly, right now, would be third in the Lady Byng race behind Auston Matthews of the Leafs and Johnny Gaudreau of the Flames.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ O’Reilly in on the mid-season NHL Awards

'The 27-year old was called up on Tuesday after defenseman Nathan Beaulieu was placed on injured reserve and sent back to Buffalo to be evaluated for a concussion. However, he did not dress for the Sabres' last two games against the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Tennyson to Rochester

'The Buffalo Sabres went a perfect three-for-three on their Western Canada road trip, finishing with a 4-0 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday night at Rogers Arena.' … [Read more...] about Sabres extend win streak to three, defeat Vancouver 4-0

'Playing this way may help Jason Botterill find a trade partner if he feels that's the direction he wants to go. When I talk to scouts about Reinhart, almost every single one of them asks if he can keep up. His skating is the thing that could be the deciding factor either before Feb. 26 or in the off-season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Reinhart goes home and continues his hot play

'Let’s continue with the Rochester Americans. Their leading scorer signed last March as a free agent from UMass-Lowell. C.J. Smith has 14 goals and 23 assists for 37 points in 43 games. He played two games in Buffalo last season and had one assist. Smith just turned 23 and will play in the AHL All-Star Game.' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt and Guhle lead the way as young Sabres

'Eichel is the best goal scorer of the 2015 draft class, but McDavid has clearly been better so far in his career. McDavid has a significantly higher total in points, and not to mention he led the Oilers to the 2nd round of the playoffs last year, losing to the Anaheim Ducks in 7 games. There is however a huge drop off after McEichel. Noah Hanifin has been a solid defenseman, … [Read more...] about How Eichel stacks up against his draft class

'The assist extended Eichel's point streak to seven games. He has recorded 15 points (5G, 10A) over that stretch as well, including the game-winning goal in overtime against the Flames on Monday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres shut out Oilers 5-0

'Eichel basically walked into McDavid’s house and stole his lunch money. Eichel is playing the best hockey of his career and was in on four of the five Buffalo goals.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton: Eichel dominated McDavid

'Jack Eichel was on the ice for the first 1:30 of overtime Monday in Calgary, punctuating his lengthy shift with a goal, sending the Buffalo Sabres to a 2-1 win over the Flames. Eichel's game-winner was a rocket from the near faceoff circle, his 19th goal of the season, just as a Buffalo power play expired. Chad Johnson was strong in net against his former team, making 32 saves … [Read more...] about Eichel’s overtime blast lifts Sabres over Flames 2-1

'For 45 minutes on Sunday, Phil Housley skated his team hard, but it was drills done with pucks. It was a definite punishment for the lack of effort shown Saturday against Dallas.' … [Read more...] about Housley keeps his promise of a tough practice

'The building is pretty quiet, despite being packed today for the kid's day matinee. There were very few empty seats when this game started, and with so many young fans here today it would have been a good opportunity for Buffalo to really get this place excited early. Unfortunately this game has gone the way many have before.Now it feels like there should be a running clock … [Read more...] about Stars rout Buffalo 7-1

'"I'm sure we'll come to work tomorrow and have one of those practices that are going to be about battle and compete. But yeah, we should know at this point. I mean, c'mon, guys have been around. It's the way it is. Every coach will take pride in telling us if we competed or if we didn't. Tonight, it's pretty easy to see that we didn't and they just outplayed us."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Stars

'Housley may want to take Baptiste to Calgary on Sunday if Josefson isn’t ready. He said, “I just think he’s doing the things that they’re telling him to do, he’s heavy and tenacious on the forecheck, he’s really strong down low, he’s getting to the net more and he’s creating things offensively, so that’s why he’s up here.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Okposo misses practice, but will play Saturday

'Buffalo tied the game three times, but New York sealed the win with a late goal by Pavel Buchnevich.' … [Read more...] about Rangers hold off Sabres 4-3

'"I think we made a couple too many turnovers and mistakes. The shift right after a goal is huge, and we were sloppy [in that regard]. That cost us the game."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Rangers, Indoor Edition