'"We're actively looking to see if we can make our team a little better and find a forward out there to help our group," Botterill said during an impromptu meeting with the media on Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM says team is looking to add a forward
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Buffalo Sabres forward Kyle Okposo out indefinitely with a concussion
'Okposo has been playing on a line with Johan Larsson and Zemgus Girgensons this season, tallying one goal and four assists. He suffered a concussion in the second period of Saturday's game against the Ottawa Senators at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres forward Kyle Okposo out indefinitely with a concussion
Sabres fall to Blackhawks 4-1 behind rookie forward Kirby Dach
'This year's third overall pick, Kirby Dach, scored Chicago's first two goals. The Blackhawks didn't need any more, but western New York native Patrick Kane added another on the power play early in the third.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Blackhawks 4-1 behind rookie forward Kirby Dach
3 Observations: Sabres snap losing streak with 4-2 win over Ottawa
'The Sabres have faltered, and in turn, Ralph Krueger has shuffled their lines. In that process, Mittlestadt lost the line on which he found an offensive spark while the Sabres were on the west coast. He's failed to get it back for weeks now despite retaining minutes on the power play as well as even strength.' … [Read more...] about 3 Observations: Sabres snap losing streak with 4-2 win over Ottawa
Sabres' Zach Bogosian and Marco Scandella return to practice
'The biggest return was Bogosian who was skating at practice for the first time since April. Bogosian hasn't had the best luck when it comes to playing. He had initial hip surgery in the early part of 2018 that caused him to miss the rest of the season. He then had another hip surgery in April 2019 and has been re-habbing since. He's listed as week-to-week.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zach Bogosian and Marco Scandella return to practice
Three Observations: Sabres are shut out by New York Islanders
'The return of Brandon Montour presented a bit of a predicament for the Sabres' head coach: The pairings he had were all harmoniously a left shot-right shot combination. But Montour couldn't be left off the ice. The result saw Montour with Rasmus Dahlin and a pair of right shots together in Henri Jokiharju and Colin Miller.' … [Read more...] about Three Observations: Sabres are shut out by New York Islanders
Sabres fall to Capitals, suffer first back-to-back losses this season
'Henri Jokiharju scored his first NHL goal in the loss with assists from Evan Rodrigues and Rasmus Dahlin. Linus Ullmark made 28 saves, allowing the most goals he's had in a start this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Capitals, suffer first back-to-back losses this season
Victor Olofsson named NHL's "Rookie of the Month" for October
'The Swedish born winger also recorded both of his goals in the 2018-19 season on the power play, making him the first player in NHL history to record his first eight goals on the power play.' … [Read more...] about Victor Olofsson named NHL’s “Rookie of the Month” for October
Sabres end October with shootout loss to Coyotes
'Jack Eichel and Jeff Skinner each scored in regulation while Carter Hutton made 43 saves.' … [Read more...] about Sabres end October with shootout loss to Coyotes
Sabres rebound to top Red Wings 2-0
'Jake McCabe struck first with a goal in the second period. Sam Reinhart added another later in the third after tipping in a shot from Victor Olofsson on the team's power play. Jack Eichel assisted on both of the goals. Linus Ullmark gets credited with the shutout, making 41 saves.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rebound to top Red Wings 2-0
5 Observations: Rangers top Sabres 6-2
'Rasmus Dahlin had one of his worst games as a member of the Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Rangers top Sabres 6-2
Eichel has four-point night as Sabres top Sharks 4-3 in OT
'With his goal at the start of the third period, Jeff Skinner now has scored six times in the Sabres first 10 games. If you were worried about him potentially slipping after getting paid, that doesn't appear like it will be an issue. What's even more impressive about Skinner's six goals is that they've all come at even strength. Eventually, Skinner will cool-off but he's proven … [Read more...] about Eichel has four-point night as Sabres top Sharks 4-3 in OT
Sabres 'Starter' Hutton named NHL's Third Star of the Week
'Hutton recorded shutouts in games against the Dallas Stars and the Los Angeles Kings.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ‘Starter’ Hutton named NHL’s Third Star of the Week
5 Observations: Olofsson makes history as Sabres top Stars in 4-0 win
'History was made on Monday afternoon when Victor Olofsson scored the team's first goal of the game in the 2nd period, grabbing his 5th goal of the season and 7th of his career. With that seventh goal Olofsson broke an NHL record, becoming the first player in league history to score his first seven career goals on the extra-man advantage.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Olofsson makes history as Sabres top Stars in 4-0 win
5 Observations: Ullmark shines in Sabres 3-2 shootout win over Panthers
'Both goaltenders were lights out in this game and I'm sure the Sabres are very happy with how both Ullmark and Carter Hutton have started the season.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Ullmark shines in Sabres 3-2 shootout win over Panthers