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'Buffalo did get Robert Hagg back from injury and Jacob Bryson back from NHL COVID-19 protocols. Bryson said he was quarantining with Casey Mittelstadt who also had COVID. He did say he suffered from symptoms, “I had symptoms for the first few days that slowly went away, but my tests kept coming back positive I think for eight to nine days, so it was tough to sit out that … [Read more...] about The Sabres’ Bryson returns from NHL COVID-19 protocols

'The Buffalo Sabres peppered goalie Adin Hill and the San Jose Sharks, but were defeated 3-2 on Thursday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Late comeback attempt falls short for Sabres against Sharks

'Skinner’s second period goal was pretty much the only dangerous chance the Sabres created in the first 40 minutes as some of the things I was watching were concerning. First, players weren't around the net making it easy for Hill. Second, I watched too many players turn off battles making things pretty easy on the Sharks. That’s the way this team used to play and it usually … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres had too little, too late against Sharks

'“I don’t expect any chance that he’s playing, but he’s back," Granato said after Wednesday's practice. "He’s in the building and going through protocol upon returning, which that process probably pulls him out of eligibility for tomorrow’s game, by virtue of not skating and not being in shape to play at the NHL level. It would be tough for me, on a personal level even if he … [Read more...] about Victor Olofsson looking to break goal scoring slump

'Sabres defenseman Henri Jokiharju was going through more testing, so his health status is pending.' … [Read more...] about Krebs, Tuch and Bjork enter NHL’s COVID-19 Protocol

'“There is a lot there," Granato said with Howard Simon and Jeremy White. "He's a competitive guy, he’s not overwhelmed by his opponents. ... With his skill set, he’s a lot of fun to work with, much like Dylan Cozens.”' … [Read more...] about Listen: Granato: Peyton Krebs is ‘a lot of fun to work with’

'Defenseman Casey Fitzgerald and forward Kyle Okposo have been added to the league protocols, while forwards Zemgus Girgensons, Dylan Cozens and Mark Jankowski all came off the list.' … [Read more...] about Sabres have players exit, enter NHL’s COVID-19 Protocol

'The Bruins scored a pair of goals in less than a minute and a half to tie the Sabres 3-3 early in the third period. Nick Foligno's first goal with Boston trimmed the team's deficit back to a goal, 3-2, the ex-Sabre Taylor Hall notched his sixth goal of the year to even the score.' … [Read more...] about Sabres could not hold lead, fall to Boston in overtime

'Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stole Buffalo a point making 37 saves, with the last goal seeing Charlie Coyle allowed to walk right down the slot with nobody around. Jeff Skinner, who should NEVER be on the ice 3-on-3 was slow and soft on Brad Marchand along the wall and Tage Thompson and Rasmus Dahlin got mixed up in coverage.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres blow a two-goal third period lead and lose in overtime to Boston.

'Neither Hinostroza nor Skinner have officially been taken off the NHL's COVID-19 Protocol list, but since they practiced, there’s a chance they could play Saturday against the Boston Bruins.' … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner, Vinnie Hinostroza practicing with Sabres

'For the first time in the 2021-22 season, the Buffalo Sabres met the New York Islanders. Much like the 2020-21 season, it was the Islanders terrorizing the Sabres in all facets of the game. That was the case Thursday night at UBS Arena in Belmont Park, as the home team cruised to a 4-1 victory.' … [Read more...] about Sabres can’t solve Islanders on Thursday

'Vinnie Hinostroza was with the team in New York on Thursday and did test with the team. It’s not known if he accompanied the team to Boston, where they’ll play New Year’s Day at 1 p.m. EST. General manager Kevyn Adams has said all along that Hinostroza was asymptomatic.' … [Read more...] about Vinnie Hinostroza with Sabres testing Thursday morning

'The Devils scored a pair of quick goals early in the third period to enjoy a 4-2 lead less than seven minutes into the frame. First, Hughes was able to gain position and chip in a rebound from the side of the net to make it 3-2 New Jersey. Then, just over two minutes later the puck hit Yegor Sharangovich after Ty Smith took a shot from the point.' … [Read more...] about Sabres come back falls one goal short

'While these players did step up in their new larger roles, the team needs leaders like Cozens and Girgensons back in the lineup. All things considered, the team played rather well.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Kids step up in Sabres’ loss to Devils

'Buffalo got behind 2-0 after one period, but the one player who played really well in that first 20 minutes was Alex Tuch in his Sabres debut. Tuch was fast and physical and seemed to be all over the ice while quite a few others were overmatched.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: It was a good Sabres debut for Alex Tuch