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'Buffalo could’ve had a lot more Grade-A chances, but they still have the habit of passing when good opportunities are staring them right in the face.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres are improved, but not quite ready for the elite teams yet

'Boston's first power play chance of the night led to their third goal of the game. Coyle recorded his second point of the game, this time a goal, with Rasmus Dahlin in the penalty box for hooking. Marchand made the play across the ice for the primary assist, while Mike Reilly was credited with the secondary assist for the 3-0 lead.' … [Read more...] about Bruins solve Sabres to hand Buffalo first loss

'Cozens line in general had a strong performance against the Bruins, but Cozens in particular kept the Bruins on their toes all night. Cozens took six shot, 3 of which came right in front of the opposing team's net and in the slot. In terms of expected goals, those are the areas were at least one or two of every ten shots goes in the net.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three Observations: Sabres test Bruins but Ullmark shuts the door

'According to Kaplan on Thursday, Eichel's camp is formulating a plan to pitch one last case to Sabres management to allow Eichel to undergo his preferred artificial disk replacement surgery. This plan will include a number of medical opinions from other doctors and specialists with the hope their insights will convince the team to change their stance on the procedure.' … [Read more...] about Report: Jack Eichel to make final case to Sabres for disk replacement surgery

'Buffalo's dominance is showing well with very solid, complete efforts at both ends of the rink.' … [Read more...] about Sabres close out opening homestand against Bruins

'Vinnie Hinostroza did not practice on Wednesday, while Cody Eakin crashed into the net and had to leave the ice. Hinostroza was on a maintenance day and the Sabres say he should be OK. Eakin was still being evaluated after practice with an update coming on Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Injury bug starting to hit Sabres

'The competition is getting better, as Vancouver is better than the Montreal Canadiens and Arizona Coyotes. The Boston Bruins are in town on Friday, and they’re quite a bit better than any of those three teams.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres keep good feelings going for fans

'Two goals less than a minute apart early in the third period helped pace the Buffalo Sabres to a 5-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night at KeyBank Center. Buffalo has begun the season with three straight victories.' … [Read more...] about A trio in the third propel Sabres to win against Vancouver

'The Sabres came into the game as one of the bigger surprises after the NHL's opening weekend slate of games. On Tuesday night, they continued to turn heads.' … [Read more...] about Three Observations: Sabres find their footing in the 2nd period to win again

'For the past 10 years a start like that very often led to the team to playing scared and losing by a lot. This time, they stayed calm and found their game.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres keep the good feelings going for their fans

'“Obviously, Los Angeles, California is quite a place and a great place to take your mind away from hockey. At the end of the day, I’m a hockey player and no complaints, but I wasn’t playing. So I couldn’t be more excited to have the opportunity here.”' … [Read more...] about Christian Wolanin happy to be claimed off waivers by Sabres

'The one thing I can tell you is the team is getting record small crowds, but they’re enthusiastic and they’re being entertained. The building is alive and loud again, and that is showing us that maybe, just maybe, this organization is heading in the right direction.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres have treated fans with good hockey, two well-earned wins

'It took the blue and gold less than two minutes into the middle period to even the score at 1-1. Cody Eakin followed up Drake Caggiula's effort and slammed the puck past goalie Karel Vejmelka. Eakin's first goal of the season was assisted by Caggiula and Rasmus Dahlin. The score came just seconds before Beagle's minor penalty expired.' … [Read more...] about Sabres use shootout to win second-straight game

'The combination of Rasmus Asplund, Tage Thompson and Victor Olofsson continues to work extremely well for the Sabres through the first two games.' … [Read more...] about Three observations: Sabres dominate Coyotes en route to shootout win

'Wolanin joins the Sabres after being waived by the Kings on Friday. The 26-year-old left-handed defenseman did not spend much time in Los Angeles after being acquired by the Kings last March. He appeared in just three games for the Kings last year, and did not play in Thursday's season opening win over the Vegas Golden Knights.' … [Read more...] about Sabres claim defenseman Christian Wolanin off waivers