'Casey Mittelstadt has taken his game to a new level and it’s one of the most important developments for the Sabres this season. Three months ago, plenty of fans were wondering if Mittelstadt was a bust. Now, he looks like a promising young talent worthy of the hype that surrounded him when he was drafted.' … [Read more...] about Tokarski earns first win since 2015 as Sabres top Capitals 5-2
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Jack Eichel out for season, reportedly to have surgery
'Eichel's last appearance of the ice was on March 7th against the New York Islanders. When he left the game, trainers were paying close attention to his neck. Former head coach Ralph Krueger never revealed a timetable for his return.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel out for season, reportedly to have surgery
Bruins beat Sabres 3-2 in shootout
'A few minutes later, Sabres goaltender Linus Ullmark left the game after he was slow to get up following a Bruins shot. Ullmark did not return to the game.' … [Read more...] about Bruins beat Sabres 3-2 in shootout
Poloncarz: no vaccine means no entry to Bills and Sabres games in the fall
'Poloncarz said the way to allow that is to require all fans and staff to be fully vaccinated. If you're not vaccinated, you would not be allowed to enter.' … [Read more...] about Poloncarz: no vaccine means no entry to Bills and Sabres games in the fall
Five takeaways from GM Kevyn Adams's first Trade Deadline
'Hall would clearly only waive his no-move clause for certain teams. And as the market unfolded, and players like Jeff Carter and Braydon Coburn made their way to other contenders, the pool became more and more limited. It's not what Buffalo was hoping for out of the blockbuster. But Hall forced the matter; it's not completely Adams's fault.' … [Read more...] about Five takeaways from GM Kevyn Adams’s first Trade Deadline
Still no timeline on return to lineup for Sabres captain Jack Eichel
'"I think it's important that when we have the proper information to share in one way or another that we will be completely transparent," Kevyn Adams said. "I think part of this for Jack has been to make sure the reason he's not playing is that he's no healthy enough to play and we need to help him and we need to do everything we can as an organization to get him back there."' … [Read more...] about Still no timeline on return to lineup for Sabres captain Jack Eichel
Five Observations: Sabres come back to beat Flyers 5-3
'Both of the Flyers' first period goals were complete failures in close quarters. It was nearly reminiscent of Buffalo's inability to get out of their own way under Ralph Krueger. Part of that falls on Linus Ullmark's awareness and rebound control. But another part of it falls on playing bodies and sticks effectively in close quarters.' … [Read more...] about Five Observations: Sabres come back to beat Flyers 5-3
Report: Sabres trade Taylor Hall and Curtis Lazar to Bruins for Anders Bjork and 2nd round pick
'Bjork's career highs in goals (nine) and assists (10) came in the 2019-2020 season in 58 games.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres trade Taylor Hall and Curtis Lazar to Bruins for Anders Bjork and 2nd round pick
Buffalo Sabres trade defenseman Brandon Montour to Florida Panthers for third-round pick
'The defenseman is the third Sabres player to be traded ahead of the deadline, after goalie Jonas Johansson and Eric Staal were each traded to Colorado and Montreal.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres trade defenseman Brandon Montour to Florida Panthers for third-round pick
Sabres comeback falls short in 4-3 loss to Capitals
'Before Thompson brought the game within one, Casey Mittelstadt and Henri Jokiharju scored Buffalo's first two goals. But a third-period tally from Jakub Vrana put the tilt out of reach.' … [Read more...] about Sabres comeback falls short in 4-3 loss to Capitals
Buffalo Sabres claim forward Drake Caggiula off waivers
'Caggiula was a member of the Sabres development camp in 2014.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres claim forward Drake Caggiula off waivers
Sabres' point streak snapped with 6-3 loss to Devils
'Victor Olofsson put the Sabres on the board in the first minute of the game but the remainder of the 1st period belonged to the Devils - scoring twice on the power play and another even strength goal to take a 3-1 lead. The Sabres turned up the energy in the 2nd, with both Tage Thompson [power play] and Jeff Skinner scoring off the rebound to tie things up heading into the … [Read more...] about Sabres’ point streak snapped with 6-3 loss to Devils
3 Observations: Sabres top Devils 5-3 for first win streak since late January
'It was a good night to be named Rasmus. Why? Because ALL THREE players scored in tonight's win. Rasmus Asplund got the Sabres on the board first in the first period, notching his 3rd goal in his last five games. Rasmus Dahlin tied things up 3-3 in the 2nd period for his 3rd goal of the season, in a play that can only be described as beautiful from his footwork to his puck … [Read more...] about 3 Observations: Sabres top Devils 5-3 for first win streak since late January
Sabres top Rangers 3-2 in shootout
'Artemi Panarin scored both of the Rangers' goals. The first was a low-angle rebound that goalie Linus Ullmark couldn't see; the second stood up against a challenged offside call. New York's star couldn't convert in the shutout, though.' … [Read more...] about Sabres top Rangers 3-2 in shootout
Sabres lose 3-2 to Rangers in overtime despite 44 saves from Tokarski
'If it weren't for Dustin Tokarski, this game would have been ugly.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose 3-2 to Rangers in overtime despite 44 saves from Tokarski