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'“It was always a dream, as young as I can remember I wanted to play in the NHL,” he said. “My steps were to play in high school, I wanted to go be a Gopher and go to the NHL. It’s pretty much every Minnesota kid’s dream. I’ve lived a pretty perfect life to this point.”' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt on joining Sabres: “I’ve lived a perfect life so far.”

'Buffalo would battle back in the final period with a pair of goals. Casey Nelson scored to tie the game 2-2 and Eichel’s second goal was the game-winner. Toronto’s loss ended their club-record home winning streak at 13 games.' … [Read more...] about Eichel scores twice, Sabres end skid 3-2

'Sabres fans got an up close look at the slick-stick handling phenom at the World Junior Championships in Buffalo, where he helped guide the United States to a Bronze Medal. He was named the MVP of the tournament.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Mittelstadt to entry-level contract

'Borgen isn’t the only player from St. Cloud State to be joining the organization. The Amerks announced they signed Judd Peterson who served as captain this past season with the Huskies. The 24-year-old forward was selected by the Sabres in the seventh round of the 2012 NHL Draft.' … [Read more...] about Will Borgen signs with Sabres, will report to Amerks

'The offense was ineffective, the effort was inconsistent, and the outcome was incredibly predictable.' … [Read more...] about Sabres homestand ends with another loss

'Buffalo came into the game at the bottom of the NHL standings, one point behind the Coyotes, and that’s where they will stay. Housley was hoping for a better effort, “I’m telling the group that we have 10 periods left to play in this building [this season], that’s what’s the frustrating part, because it’s not the way we have played, it’s not the response we’re looking for. … [Read more...] about Sabres find a new low… again

'It wasn’t all good news in the win. Sabres forward Kyle Okposo and Senators forward Bobby Ryan slammed into each other near center ice in the 2nd period. Neither player saw the other player coming, Okposo left the ice slowly and went to the dressing room for the night.' … [Read more...] about Sabres top Sens 4-3 in shootout

'The Flames jumped out to a 2-0 lead against a very sluggish looking Sabres squad. Buffalo was out shot 17-6 in the opening period.' … [Read more...] about u-g-L-y

'The centerman has raised his game since Jack Eichel suffered a high ankle sprain back in mid-February. In the 11 games Eichel has missed, O’Reilly has scored three goals and added nine assists to help the Sabres to a 5-5-1 record.' … [Read more...] about Reinhart, Johnson carry Sabres past Leafs 5-3

'Criscuolo is currently second on the Amerks with 34 points and leads the team in goals, with 15. Guhle, who recorded his first NHL point with the Sabres in January, has eight goals in 47 games with Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Guhle, Criscuolo recalled by Sabres

'“There’s no timeline on it. We don’t want to put him on that sort of pressure,” Housley said after practice. “He has staked. He started skating on (Saturday). That’s good to see him making progress.”' … [Read more...] about Eichel begins skating after suffering ankle injury

'Before the loss, the Blue and Gold had been 6-1-1 on road trips in the last eight games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres stumble on the road, fall 4-1 to Panthers

'Evan Rodruiges netted his sixth of the season, tying the game at one in the second period. Over the last 11 games the centerman has scored nine points. Buffalo returns to action Friday, when they battle the Florida Panthers.' … [Read more...] about Rodrigues, Pominville power Sabres past Bolts with 2-1 win in OT

'The haul, is less than what was expected for Kane (1st round pick, prospect, player & conditional) — considering the returns the Rangers received for Rick Nash and the assets acquired by the Blues and Blackhawks in their respective deals on Monday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Evander Kane to Sharks for a conditional 1st round pick

'Pouliot, who could potentially be moved before Monday’s 3 p.m. trade deadline, scored for just the fourth time since January and now has three goals in the month of February. He could provide a contender some depth in the bottom six.' … [Read more...] about Sabres thump Bruins 4-1, settle in for trade deadline