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'127 games. That's how long it took Buffalo Sabres second year forward Jack Eichel to reach 101 career points. At just 20-years-old Eichel has become the 15th fastest player [20-years-old or younger] since 1987 to reach the 100-point plateau.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel joins elite company

'"You feel like you could call four penalties against Jack every night, and you don't get the calls," Bylsma said of his second-year center. "Consistency is really the thing as coaches you really get hoarse about on the bench. If you know nothing is going to get called, you're fine with it. If you have a referee that calls three penalties a game and you know that referee, … [Read more...] about Bylsma: NHL should create more offense by making teams play more defense

'It's amazing how quick things can change. Less than two weeks ago the thought of a playoff push was a long shot, but not impossible. Since returning from the bye week the Sabres have lost six of seven games [1-4-2], including three games where they had the lead entering the third period.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Flyers take down Sabres 6-3

'The only bright spot for the Sabres has been the play of both Jack Eichel and Ryan O'Reilly. Eichel is currently rolling and has the longest current point streak in the N.H.L. [10-games], while O'Reilly has six points [3G, 3A] in the Sabres last three games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres running out of time

'Same story, different day.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Penguins rally, beat Sabres 4-3

'Let's not kid ourselves, the Sabres have the slimmest of chances at making the playoffs and if they continue to lose to teams they're chasing in the standings those chances will vanish completely. Buffalo now has to play the defending Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins on short rest. After that, the Sabres play Philadelphia, Columbus twice, San Jose, Los Angeles and … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Lightning strike, take down Sabres 2-1 in SO

'It wasn't pretty, but they got the job done.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres take down Coyotes 6-3

'"It was the quietest (deadline) since I've been here," Murray told reporters on Wednesday afternoon. "I made some calls, made a lot of calls to set the table on trading away a couple guys and made a few calls on to see if I could make a hockey trade and yet younger."' … [Read more...] about Sabres stand pat, make no deadline trades

'***Note: List is based off potential return, not probability of getting dealt***' … [Read more...] about Deadline day: Six Sabres that could be traded

'After a nice start you can't get outshot 33-12 and expect to win games.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Predators beat Sabres 5-4 in OT

'This trade is strictly for depth in Rochester. All season the Amerks have needed help on the blue line because players like Taylor Fedun and Justin Falk have spent so much time with the Sabres. At forward the Amerks have a little more wiggle room, so this move makes a lot of sense.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Mat Bodie from NY Rangers in exchange for Dan Catenacci

'The 36-year-old says he can't discuss the altercation, but he says he did not do a good job communicating to his team.' … [Read more...] about Andrew Peters addresses Saturday’s youth hockey brawl

'Defenseman Josh Gorges added, "we tried to protect a lead, every time you sit back you give a team life."' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Coyotes take down Sabres 3-2

'Less than 15 minutes into the Sabres first game since returning from the bye week the blue and gold found themselves trailing 3-0 to the worst team in the NHL. Plain and simply, that can't happen.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres fall to Avalanche 5-3

'As a team, the Sabres don’t score a ton of goals, so losing Kane’s production would be a big blow. Even with the Sabres recent scoring "spark", they have the third-fewest goals in the Eastern Conference, only behind the New Jersey Devils and Carolina Hurricanes. That’s not exactly great company.' … [Read more...] about Price must be right to trade Evander Kane