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'Losing by seven goals for the first time since a Jan. 15, 2015 game against Minnesota during the organization’s strategic tank for the top draft pick, Buffalo is still only six points out of a playoff spot. But the Sabres (33-30-6) have tallied only six points over the past 11 games (2-7-2), getting outscored by 24 goals. Outclassed twice in 18 days by the opponent they would … [Read more...] about Sabres showing they’re not yet playoff caliber

'“I love playing on this team,” Tuch said. “I love these guys in here. To go in and work with them and battle with them means the world to me. I missed it, that’s for sure.”' … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch returns to score 30th, Sabres snap skid with win in Toronto

'Comrie shouldn’t shoulder all the blame, as the Sabres gave up 49 shots on net, and 42 scoring chances, according to Natural Stat Trick. Five of the Stars goals came in the final 11 minutes after frustration and doubt deteriorated Buffalo’s defensive structure and resolve.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hang Eric Comrie out to dry, first goalie in team history to give up 10 goals at home

'Thompson’s point total through 62 games is the most by a Buffalo player in 16 seasons, surpassing the 82 points former captain Jack Eichel compiled in 77 games during the 2018-19 campaign. The last time a Sabre had that many points was in the 2006-07 President’s Trophy campaign, when Daniel Briere recorded 95, and Thomas Vanek had 84.' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson exceeds Jack Eichel’s career-high point total

'Jack Quinn also scored, giving the rookie four points in four games on the Sabres’ top line with Thompson and Skinner. The other goals came from Vinnie Hinostroza and Tyson Jost, and Eric Comrie made 33 saves for his fourth consecutive win, as Buffalo bounced back from its most lopsided loss of the season Thursday night in Boston for its second win this season against Tampa … [Read more...] about Sabres hold off Lightning, match last season’s victory total with 21 games left

'Dahlin, who had been placed on injured reserve retroactive to last week while dealing with an issue that he said Friday has been bothering him for a period of time, received 15:43 of ice time, about a third of his season average that ranks among the league leaders, in the Sabres’ 5-3 win against the Lightning. He assisted on Tage Thompson’s goal in the first period and took … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin returns to Sabres lineup

'“Well I’m excited about the obvious, which is the physical attributes,” Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams said. “As I watch him very closely over the last number of weeks, I just think we have a player here that we don’t have currently. A player that, he adds physicality, grit, is a presence. He can hold onto pucks. He’s talented where he can make plays and get up and down … [Read more...] about Sabres add power forward Jordan Greenway at trade deadline

'The Sabres now have extra picks in the second and third rounds of the 2023 draft, along with each of their own selections. They could be used in a package for a lineup upgrade before the 3 p.m. Friday trade deadline. Or the Sabres could let this week’s acquisition of defenseman Riley Stillman stand as their only late-season addition, continuing their prudent approach to … [Read more...] about Sabres adding draft picks before trade deadline

'“You’re not going to win every game, you’re going to have ups and downs still, and you’ve got to win two out of three coming down the stretch,” Sabres captain Kyle Okposo said. “There were a few big wins, now we’ve got to put it behind us and go win some more games. That’s the only thing. You’re going to hit adversity and it’s how you deal with it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose to lowly Blue Jackets

'The 24-year-old Stillman has recorded five assists averaged just over 16 minutes of ice time in 32 games for Vancouver. The left-shot defenseman was drafted in the fourth round by Florida in 2016 and has 23 points (three goals, 20 assists) in 140 NHL games. He’s under contract through the 2023-24 season at a cap hit of $1.35 million.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade for D Riley Stillman

'With a number of potential trade targets already off the board in what has been a hectic few days, here are four players the Sabres could still look to add to strengthen their push for a playoff spot. Most would be seemingly affordable, but a big prize addition is not out of the realm of possibility — if the price is right.' … [Read more...] about 4 players the Sabres could target before the NHL trade deadline

'“At the beginning of the year we just wanted to focus on getting better each and every day. I think that’s still our main focus,” Thompson said after becoming the 14th player in franchise history to score 40 goals in a season during the Sabres’ 7-4 win against the Capitals on Sunday. “But now that we’ve got a taste for it, we are right there, I think it just makes that much … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens has hat trick, Tage Thompson scores 40th, Sabres strengthen playoff push with 3rd win in a row

'This wasn’t O’Reilly’s first time playing in Buffalo since he was traded to St. Louis in 2018 offseason, but it was his first appearance here since joining Atlantic Division rival Toronto by traded last week.' … [Read more...] about Ryan O’Reilly leads Leafs with hat trick, Sabres continue to struggle at home

'Dan Bylsma coaxed a bit better point percentage (.485) out of his 164 games. But Granato (.476) is rising. Entering the final third of the season, the Sabres are on pace for more than 90 points, their best total since Ruff was coach. That would get Granato close to .500, and could potentially end the NHL’s longest postseason drought in history at 11 years.' … [Read more...] about Don Granato’s 69th win gives him most by any Sabres coach since Lindy Ruff

'The Sabres haven’t had this many players with this many goals in the same season since 2007-08 — Thomas Vanek (36), Derek Roy (32), Jason Pominville (27), Ales Kotalik (23), Jochen Hecht (22).' … [Read more...] about Sabres have NHL-best 5 players with 20 goals for 1st time in 15 years