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'Sabres wingers Kyle Okposo and Jack Quinn missed practice on Monday. Okposo is day-to-day, while Quinn is being evaluated on Monday and isn’t likely to be available this week. Head coach Don Granato said one, maybe two forwards will be called up from Rochester on Monday.' … [Read more...] about Jack Quinn injured, won’t play this week

'The Sabres had a pair of power play chances in the second period, but were unable to capitalize. Instead, Bergeron cashed in on Boston's first power play opportunity of the period to tie the game 1-1 late in the frame. Ilya Lyubushkin was in the penalty box for roughing on the goal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to find a way against Boston

'Thompson was able to score his second goal of the night by lifting his shot underneath the cross bar. The forward's 10th goal of the season brought Buffalo back within two goals, 5-3, midway through the third period. Jeff Skinner and Vinnie Hinostroza were credited with the assists.' … [Read more...] about Eichel’s offense leads Vegas to victory over Sabres

'Buffalo started the season 7-3-0 and were looking like a team that just might contend for a playoff spot a year earlier than expected. However, in just seven short days, November has turned into the same disaster it's been for the last 11 years.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Eichel stole show, putting Sabres down for fourth-straight loss

'A healthy defensive corps would certainly help Comrie more effectively clear the puck and eliminate secondary chances. However, there are times where a goalie needs to make a clean save, and that hasn't been happening at a consistent rate as of late.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Eichel gets revenge, Sabres lose fourth-straight

'The Coyotes first power play chance of the game allowed the visitors to re-gain the lead. Matias Maccelli's first goal of the season is scored when his pass to the front of the net went off of a Sabre players skate and into the net for a 2-1 Arizona lead late in the opening period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to catch a break in loss to Arizona

'Yes, Buffalo did have a lot of time in the offensive zone, but they didn’t play with passion. Sabres head coach Don Granato has been disappointed with this team for two days now.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Granato didn’t like what he got from team in loss to Coyotes

'“One of our core philosophies is that these guys connect with the love and passion of playing hockey, so they play with passion for our fans,” said Granato on Tuesday during his weekly appearance on the "Howard and Jeremy Show" on WGR.' … [Read more...] about Granato not worried about stress being put on Owen Power

'The Sabres need to have more effective shots on the rush in future games. Often times, the team would establish themselves in the offensive zone and never get a chance to shoot because of one too many passes.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Sabres shocked at home by Coyotes, lose third game in-a-row

'I believe Dahlin has been an instigator this season, which isn’t a bad thing. Players have come after him since he entered the league, and I think he’s initiating a lot more. Granato, however, doesn’t think so.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin has chance to play Tuesday against Coyotes

'Buffalo will first wear them on Wednesday, Nov. 23 against the St. Louis Blues, along with 11 other games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reveal new ‘goathead’ third jersey

'The Sabres held their first lead of the game thanks to smooth passing in the offensive zone early in the third period. Alex Tuch fed Jeff Skinner, and the playmaker deked at the top of the crease to slide the puck into the net. Skinner's third goal of the season gave Buffalo a 3-2 lead.' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to keep up with Tampa Bay in loss to Lightning

'There were many instances in Saturday night's game where the Sabres were easily being pushed around by players like Pat Maroon and Corey Perry with almost no push back.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Sabres outmatched by Lightning in loss

'The Sabres got on the scoreboard right away, scoring just 28 seconds into the game to take a 1-0 advantage over Carolina. Jacob Bryson scored his first goal of the season, Dylan Cozens helped create a turnover in the offensive zone and fed the defenseman that resulted in the game's first goal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres open road trip with loss in Carolina

'As the period went on, the Hurricanes seemed to settle down and get their focus. After that, Don Granato’s crew had no answers for Sebastian Aho, Martin Necas and Svechnikov.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres got too far behind Carolina, couldn’t recover