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Mike Harrington: At least for one night, Sabres reach the Lightning's gold standard This is the organization the Sabres have to learn from and eventually compete with. As in nights like Monday.
Sabres notebook: Dan Girardi still spending time around the NHL roster Girardi coached the Sabres’ defensemen and penalty kill after Granato took over as interim coach on March 17. This season, he holds the title …
Observations: Dustin Tokarski salvages a point for tired Sabres in New Jersey Tokarski stopped 37 of 39 shots, but the Buffalo Sabres fell to the New Jersey Devils 2-1 in overtime Saturday at the Prudential Center.
Sabres notebook: Cody Eakin back at practice, closing in on return Eakin took the Honda Center ice in a gold noncontact jersey Thursday morning but that didn't stop him from jumping into some drills.
Linus Ullmark now behind enemy lines guarding Boston net against Sabres The Sabres are trying for their first 4-0 start since 2008 and will have to beat their former starting goalie to get there.
Mike Harrington: Sabres punch up in weight class and party on in latest knockout Jeff Skinner combines with Miley Cyrus (!) for the signature moment in the latest victory.
Sabres prospects Owen Power, Erik Portillo are keys as Michigan takes No. 1 in the polls Michigan, with a stacked roster featuring Sabres prospects Owen Power and Erik Portillo, moved into the No. 1 spot in both major college hockey polls.
Sabres notebook: Mattias Samuelsson skates with Sabres for first time since Prospects Challenge Samuelsson, 21, missed the previous five weeks after suffering a lower-body injury on a blocked shot in the opening game of the Sabres’ Prospe…
Sabres' outlook at center improved by Tage Thompson's seamless position switch In three games at center for the undefeated Sabres (3-0), Thompson has been among the club’s most impactful forwards.
Sabres' shuffling at center yields promising results through two games “All our guys need experience, they need situations. It’s the only way they’re going to learn," coach Don Granato said.
Observations: Kyle Okposo, Zemgus Girgensons inspiring undefeated Sabres With each shift, shot on goal, drive to the net and forecheck, Okposo and Zemgus Girgensons are showing media members across North America tha…
