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'“We’re imploring Jack to develop his shot as a weapon and to use it and I think he’s done a better job of doing that.” Bylsma added, “It’s something he can continue to do better and I think for him, the progression is to decide if he’s going to be a 35 or 40 goal scorer or a guy who gets 30 goals and 50 assists and he can be either one of those players and he has been for us … [Read more...] about Sabres’ coach is quite happy with Eichel’s latest streak

'The Sabres nearly survived a third period onslaught by the home team, but a video review that went in favor of Pittsburgh changed the momentum of the game. Jake Guentzel knocked the puck out of the air and into the net, and after a lenghty video review at the league office in Toronto, it was determined that it was not a high stick. The call on the ice was confirmed to even the … [Read more...] about Penguins come back to stun Sabres 4-3

'[You can slowly feel this game turning in the Lightning's favor. They are getting the better of the scoring chances, they are possessiong the puck and dictating the play to Buffalo. This has the feel of a 2-1 or 3-1 Tampa win to it.' … [Read more...] about Lightning defeat Sabres 2-1 in shootout

'Okposo has 19 goals and 24 assists for 43 points in 63 games. Next is Ryan O’Reilly who has notched 14 goals and 28 assists for 42 points in 54 games.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres won’t have Okposo this weekend

'The Sabres have announced that Kyle Okposo is out for the remainder of the night with an upper-body injury.' … [Read more...] about Sabres dump Coyotes 6-3

'"I have to improve the team. We have to get better on the blue line, there's no question about it. That's on me. That's not on the coaches. That's not on the players," Murray expressed. "We have what we have right now. I think we go into the off season our number one goal is to, and I hate saying this because it becomes the theme...The theme within the offseason will be to do … [Read more...] about Murray: “I have to improve the team”

'Kane is on a pace for 35 goals this season. He’s not surprised with what he’s been able to do this year, “Ever since I scored 30 and then we had the lockout there and I started having some injury issues that made me miss quite a few games and I just wanted to come in this year and get back to that."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kane thinks he can be even better

'Shots this period are 15-5 in favor of the visitors. This one certainly feels like the Sabres are holding on for dear life right now.' … [Read more...] about Predators win 5-4 in OT

'I think players like Evander Kane, Zemgus Girgensons or Marcus Foligno could be in play if the right deal comes along. I also believe somebody could even lure Sam Reinhart away if a good young defenseman is made available. I’m thinking back to the Seth Jones trade to Columbus when I think of Reinhart.' … [Read more...] about Will the Sabres be active today?

'The Kulikov trade could net you a second round pick and Franson most likely something less than that and maybe that's it. The possibility of a 'hockey trade' is there too with names like Marcus Foligno and Zemgus Girgensons to be talked about by fans if not GM's and that could be interesting to at least think about.' … [Read more...] about Deals! (insert thunder)

'In three seasons in Hartford, he played 196 games with 20 goals and 78 assists for 98 points.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres acquire a minor league D

'Button didn't stop their when talking about the Sabres going forward. He says he thinks defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen is a "pillar" defenseman, the type of guy you can build around. Button also says he really likes defenseman, Jake McCabe.' … [Read more...] about Button: Nylander’s game ‘screams important player’

'Radim Vrbata capped a frentic third period with his 14th goal of the season with just seconds remaining in regulation. The goal gave the winger a multi-point performance against the blue and gold. Nilsson stopped nine of the twelve shots on goal in the final period, while Domingue stopped all 14 Buffalo shots. The Sabres had several scoring chances, but could not bury the … [Read more...] about Coyotes stun Sabres 3-2

'Robin Lehner made 25 saves on the night in the losing effort, while the blue and gold recorded 37 shots on goal in the game. Jeremy Smith stopped 34 of the 37 shots for the win.' … [Read more...] about Avalanche hold on for 5-3 win over Sabres

'Every coach and player I spoke with on Friday said they were scoreboard watching. Bylsma was no different, “We got a few good games for us. I think being off for five days and teams playing games, there were going to be teams that picked up some points, but we now have an opportunity with three games in four nights and have six points we can possibly gain.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres end their bye week with a fast paced practice