'The team announced Friday that a limited number of fans will be allowed at four games during the remainder of the season, all taking place on Fridays or Saturdays in April.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to host fans at 4 games in April
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Sabres lose again for not-so-sweet 16
'The Sabres have now scored 8 goals in the last 7 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose again for not-so-sweet 16
Sabres interim coach Don Granato, assistant Matt Ellis enter COVID-19 protocol
'“Nothing changes in terms of expectations,” Adams said. “I’m going to give them everything I’ve got tonight. I’m going to be hard on them and I’m going to be hard on everything that we can to go and try to win a hockey game.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres interim coach Don Granato, assistant Matt Ellis enter COVID-19 protocol
Sabres lose franchise record 15-straight games
'Once again the second period proved to be too much for the Sabres. They gave up two goals in 2:07 to fall behind 4-1, a hole that proved too big to climb out.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose franchise record 15-straight games
Luukkonen: “…trying to learn as much as I can” in Buffalo
'“Being back in a professional environment you learn from the older guys and become more professional and you know how to be a better goalie and a better player all around,” Luukkonen said.' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen: “…trying to learn as much as I can” in Buffalo
“I don’t think we play very smart” – Sabres looking in mirror to find solution to winless streak
'“I don’t think we play very smart,” defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen said. “We make really stupid mistakes that leads to way too many odd man rushes every game and a team like Pittsburgh, they have skill up front, and they had way too many odd man rushes and yeah I think that we should keep it very simple.”' … [Read more...] about “I don’t think we play very smart” – Sabres looking in mirror to find solution to winless streak
Rangers down Sabres 5-3
'Adding injury to insult, goalie Carter Hutton left the game with an apparent leg injury early in the 1st period. Head coach Don Granato didn’t have an update following the game.' … [Read more...] about Rangers down Sabres 5-3
Sabres’ Saturday game against Bruins postponed; fans will be refunded
'It’s not yet clear when the Sabres will play next after their loss to the Bruins on Wednesday night. The Sabres are currently on a 13-game winless streak.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Saturday game against Bruins postponed; fans will be refunded
Sabres fans disappointed about postponed game, won’t be refunded for COVID-19 test
'But people will not be refunded the 64 dollars they had to pay for a COVID-19 test. Under the Governor’s restrictions, fans have to be tested three days before the game they’re going to, and show proof of a negative result in order to attend.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fans disappointed about postponed game, won’t be refunded for COVID-19 test
Offensive woes continue for Sabres in 4-1 loss to Bruins
'The Sabres did have chances throughout the game, but the puck couldn’t find the back of the net. Sam Reinhart had an open opportunity at one point, but the puck missed. Tobias Rieder also had a one-on-one with the goaltender in the third period, but his shot was blocked.' … [Read more...] about Offensive woes continue for Sabres in 4-1 loss to Bruins
“Obviously the expectation is to compete” – Don Granato takes over as interim Sabres head coach
'“It’s a challenge and an opportunity and I’m excited for it,” Granato said. “Obviously there was a level of anxiety upon taking the position, accepting the position.”' … [Read more...] about “Obviously the expectation is to compete” – Don Granato takes over as interim Sabres head coach
Sabres welcome frontline workers as first fans back at KeyBank Center
'“We really have to thank the Sabres for giving us this opportunity, especially on the Roswell Park ‘Hockey Fights Cancer’ night” said Roswell Park researcher Dr. Michael Ciesielski. “To be some of the first people back in the swing of things to see the game, support the Sabres as they’ve supported us throughout the year, it’s a really great opportunity and a really great … [Read more...] about Sabres welcome frontline workers as first fans back at KeyBank Center
Sabres fire Ralph Krueger, Don Granato in as interim head coach
'Adams said he wouldn’t get into specifics when asked about what he’s looking for in the next head coach, but said the search will be “effective immediately.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres fire Ralph Krueger, Don Granato in as interim head coach
Dirty Dozen: Sabres losing streak continues
'Better still wasn’t good enough.' … [Read more...] about Dirty Dozen: Sabres losing streak continues
How the Sabres’ latest losing streak stacks up
'The longest winless streak in NHL history is, amazingly, 30 games by the 1981-82 Winnipeg Jets. They won their third game of the year on Oct. 17 and then didn’t win again until Dec. 23, going 0-23-7 in between. Going winless in 11 straight ties for the 112th-longest streak in NHL history.' … [Read more...] about How the Sabres’ latest losing streak stacks up