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'Ennis, 27, had only two points (1G, 1A) in 12 games played before missing the Sabres last 27 games with a groin injury. The most startling stat was his -6 plus/minus in only 12 games. Defense has never been one of Ennis' strong suits, but his start was pretty lackluster.' … [Read more...] about Tyler Ennis nearing return to Sabres lineup

'KeyBank Center basically burst after Zemgus Girgensons tied the game. It was without question one of the Sabres best periods at home this season. After the game players said they need to build off this win, and use this as a model for the type of game they need to play moving forward.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres rally/knock off Jets 4-3

'For what it's worth, I love seeing this kind of emotion out of the teams young franchise player. The only way I would have an issue with these comments was if Eichel wasn't producing, but he's currently on a five game point streak with three goals and three assists during that span.' … [Read more...] about Eichel making case to be next captain

'Don't get me wrong -- the Blackhawks were the better team -- but when you have a lead in the third period you have to protect it.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Blackhawks top Sabres in OT 4-3

'Reinhart, in only his second full season, has 23 points in 37 games. Not great -- but his production has more than doubled since roommate and fellow second-overall pick Jack Eichel returned to the lineup. Coincidence? Probably not.' … [Read more...] about Pump the brakes on Sam Reinhart criticism

'O'Reilly centered a line with Derek Grant and Brian Gionta at practice on Wednesday and lined up with the Sabres first power play unit. According to Paul Hamilton from WGR 550, O'Reilly even got physical in battle drills in front of the net, something players usually don't do until they've had a few practices under their belt.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ O’Reilly resumes practice

'The first 20 minutes against the Rangers was one of Buffalo's best first periods in recent memory. They applied pressure early and often, and were eventually rewarded for it.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres top Rangers 4-1

'Since getting the call from the Blues, Rattie has only appeared in 30 games and registered eight points (4G, 4A). He's spent the majority of his professional career with the Blues' AHL affiliate Chicago Wolves, lighting up the league with 136 points in 193 games.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres should claim Ty Rattie

'The bad news -- Larsson is a center, and the Sabres don't have a ton of talent down the middle in Rochester. Cal O'Reilly seems like a viable option with Larsson out for an extender period of time, unless the Sabres opt to do some more roster shuffling. Without Larsson and Ryan O'Reilly the Sabres find themselves without two of their top three centers.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres’ Johan Larsson done for the year

'It seems like we’ve said this about the Sabres so many times this season — they either start fast of finish fast, but rarely play a complete 60-minute game. If Buffalo is going to start climbing their way up the standings, they’ll need to play a much more consistent game at both ends of the ice from start to finish.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Bruins knock off Sabres 3-1

'The Sabres finished the game with 33 shots but had only seven in the third period.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Bruins top Sabres 4-2

'With Ryan O'Reilly out of the lineup the Sabres needed their stars to step up and on Tuesday they did. Evander Kane opened up the scoring for the Sabres (and got the winner, but we'll get to that), Sam Reinhart scored Buffalo's second of the evening & Jack Eichel added a goal and an assist.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres top Red Wings 4-3

'There’s no exact timetable on a potential return for O’Reilly, but Sabres coach Dan Bylsma told reporters on Tuesday that O'Reilly will need roughly two weeks for rest and recovery.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ryan O’Reilly out indefinitely

'This was arguably the worst I've seen the Sabres play this season. There really wasn't a whole lot to like.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Islanders top Sabres 5-1

'Bylsma said he wants to see more out of Eichel and saw flashes of that in Thursday’s game. Personally, I thought Eichel and Evander Kane were two of the Sabres best players against the Hurricanes. Eichel is in a bit of a slump, he hasn’t registered a point in four games,' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres fall to Hurricanes 3-1