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'Washington scored the first goal early, with Tom Wilson getting his stick on a deflection in front to put the Capitals ahead. From there, the Capitals controlled the game.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Sabres’ slow start dooms late game push against Capitals

'The fact is luck had very little to do with it as Washington had players planted in front of Tokarski all night long. If Buffalo wants to win games, the defensemen have to do a better job of getting those players out of there so Tokarski can see the shots. Cody Eakin agreed and said it's a detail they must work on.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres couldn’t handle Washington around the net and it cost them

'“He’s in the midst of a process," said Sabres head coach Don Granato following Sunday's practice. "This is the highest league in the world, so I don’t care where you played or what you played; if you’re new to the league, it’s going to take you some time.”' … [Read more...] about Arttu Ruotsalainen learning on job in Buffalo

'Moritz Seider's first career NHL goal came nearly three minutes into overtime and secured the come-from-behind victory for Detroit, 4-3. Bertuzzi made the pass in the offensive zone that helped create the opportunity. He was able to receive his third assist and fourth overall point of the game on the goal.' … [Read more...] about Detroit comes back to stump Sabres

'It was utterly amazing how the Sabres went from being in complete control of the game to getting uptight because Detroit made it 3-2. Rasmus Asplund had two assists in this game as he leads the Sabres in scoring with 10 points in 11 games. The winger has points in six straight games scoring three goals and five assists for eight points. He has points in eight out of nine games … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres blow another lead and lose a game they were in control of

'The Kraken ran the Sabres out of Climate Pledge Arena on Thursday night, to the tune of a 5-2 final score.' … [Read more...] about Eberle’s hat-trick sinks Sabres in Seattle

'The Buffalo Sabres had no business being in this game heading into the 3rd period at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three Observations: Kraken demolish Sabres; Buffalo finishes western road trip with a dud

'According to ESPN NHL writer Greg Wyshynski, if the 2022 first round pick acquired as part of the deal is a top-10 pick in the draft, Buffalo will then receive Vegas' own first round pick in the 2023 NHL Draft and second round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. In addition, Buffalo's third round pick to the Golden Knights would then also be transferred to the 2024 NHL Draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Jack Eichel to Golden Knights

'“What I felt strongly about is we were not going to be backed into a corner or make a deal that we felt was not going to be right for us, regardless of any external pressure," Adams explained of the process. "Absolutely Peyton Krebs was someone we had targeted. That was really important to us, and it wasn’t easy. We weren’t going to compromise on what we needed.”' … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams was never going to be pressured into trading Jack Eichel

'"I can't say enough good things about the fans here in Buffalo. From the minute I got drafted back in 2015, they've opened their arms to me and my family," Eichel said. "They've done so much. They've supported me, they've supported out team through ups-and-downs; when we've been good, when we haven't been good. I love Buffalo. It'll always have a special, special place in my … [Read more...] about Eichel: Buffalo will ‘always have a special, special place in my heart’

'With Eichel gone, Zemgus Girgensons and Kyle Okposo are sharing the captaincy. Okposo said, “It was mixed emotions for me. I’ve become pretty close with Jack especially in the last three years, so that part of the business is never going to be easy, but I think it was time and there wasn’t going to be an amicable ending to this thing, so I’m happy for him on a personal … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Okposo knew that his friend Eichel had to be traded

'The trade was more of a salary cap maneuver for both sides, as New York dealt the rights to Boychuk to Buffalo. Boychuk, who unofficially retired last year and had been on long term injured reserve due to an eye injury, has a contract that expires after this season, and frees up $6 million in cap space for the Islanders.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire rights to Johnny Boychuk from Islanders

'"There was a lot of work done over the weekend, and [Tuesday] I was told a trade is at the one-yard line, except there's still some final details they've got to figure out," Kaplan said. "I'm told that Buffalo [general manager] Kevyn Adams is working extremely hard on this to get a trade done, however, he's also been very firm in his stance and neither Calgary nor Vegas has … [Read more...] about Report: Flames, Golden Knights two finalists to land Jack Eichel

'With an offer that good, why isn't the deal done yet? One reason could be whether or not Matthew Tkachuk would sign an extension in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Report: Flames offering Matthew Tkachuk and four other pieces for Jack Eichel

'The Buffalo Sabres dropped their second consecutive game on the west coast, as the blue and gold found themselves on the wrong side of a 5-3 final against the Sharks inside SAP Center in San Jose.' … [Read more...] about Sabres bit by Sharks on Tuesday