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'“Coming off an injury and coming into a new team, there were some growing pains trying to get back into it," said Tuch during his end-of-season press conference. "I mean, everybody else is in game shape, and you’re trying to get into game shape. So, at times, I thought it was a tough start, but I was able to find my groove pretty quickly.”' … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch wants to improve on 2021-22 season with Sabres

'Rob Ray is the only Sabres player to have ever won the trophy back in 1999.' … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner is Sabres’ nominee for King Clancy Trophy

'When looking at, what Adams calls, “the big picture,” the Sabres have three young goalies that they are developing in Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Erik Portillo and Devon Levi.' … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams has many items on offseason to-do list, including figuring out goaltending

'“We just have so much further to go, that to congregate us is almost ridiculous in my mind,” Granato said with Jeremy White and Nate Geary.' … [Read more...] about Listen: Granato: ‘We have so much further to go’

'Subban says original the plan had been to tape it, but he credited his teammates for changing that, which was a decision he made the day before. “The boys encouraged me. It wouldn’t have happened without them, and it was cool that it happened in front of an old team as well," Subban said. "It’s fun seeing their reactions as well, and the crowd eased me in to it and made it a … [Read more...] about Malcolm Subban singing National Anthem at Sabres game was big hit

'“It was definitely a lot different than last year. It was kind of like a rookie year all over again," the 21-year-old admitted during his end-of-season press conference on Sunday. "It was a big learning experience just with all the travel and all the games, and how quickly it comes at you. It was a lot to learn, and a lot that I’ll take in and make improvements over the … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens can’t wait to apply lessons he learned from season

'From March 1 on, Buffalo had a points percentage of .625, which was 13th overall. It was better than some good teams like the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Vegas Golden Knights and the Pittsburgh Penguins.' … [Read more...] about Sabres head into offseason with a lot of work ahead

'A highlight from the opening period was Buffalo Bills first-round pick Kaiir Elam was introduced to KeyBank Center, as he attended Friday's game with Josh Allen and Dawson Knox. Allen was seen firing up the crowd, as Elam was seen on the Jumbotron.' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat Blackhawks in season finale, RJ’s final game

'I watched how he handled a game, how he prepared for a broadcast. How he handled himself around players. I learned that we are not there to become friends with the players. You respect them and try to earn their respect, and you’ll have an excellent professional relationship. If you walk into an establishment and a coach or a player is there, you leave. Our work with them is … [Read more...] about Opinion: Mittelstadt sends RJ off in style with overtime goal

'Jeanneret bristles if you call him “The voice of the Sabres,” because he feels very strongly that honor belongs to the late Ted Darling. Despite that, Jeanneret has called Sabres hockey in every season except 1970. At first, he was the radio play-by-play man, but he eventually was convinced to move to TV.' … [Read more...] about Rick Jeanneret gets one final call for Sabres fans

'Up 2-0, the Bruins tacked on three more goals in the last period of regulation as they pulled away from the Sabres. Forwards David Pastrnak and Taylor Hall scored consecutive power play markers, before Bergeron finished off the hat-trick in grand fashion for his 400th career goal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres skunked in Boston

'If you’re talking about perseverance, Okposo has been under attack from some of the fan base because of the free agent contract that he signed. From a goals and assists standpoint, it didn’t go well, but through that and some of the serious injuries he went through, he’s come out the other side, and is probably the most well-respected player in the Buffalo locker room.' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo humbled by Masterton Trophy nomination

'“If I looked at our guys, I’m sure they would present a team that is disappointed the season is ending,” said Sabres head coach Don Granato on Tuesday during his final appearance on the "Howard and Jeremy Show" on WGR. “These guys come to work every day and enjoy the camaraderie of the team. [Monday] was the perfect example. The team was focused and working hard in practice.”' … [Read more...] about Listen: Granato: Players disappointed that season’s coming to an end

'Granato hired Marty Wilford to be in charge of the defensemen, but Girardi is still around the rink during home practices to do whatever Wilford needs him to do. Part of that is having 1-on-1 ice sessions after practice with guys like 19-year-old Owen Power, who has only played in six NHL games.' … [Read more...] about Dan Girardi has wealth of experience to pass on to Sabres’ young defensemen

'However, Skinner staved off the Islanders' pressure, as he chipped in a rebound goal from the side of the net, making the score 5-3 just 2:18 after the Islanders closed the deficit to just one goal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat Islanders in chippy battle