BUFFALO SABRES 27-17-5 · 4TH IN EAST, ATLANTIC
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Bounced to taxi squad Smith was sent to the taxi squad Friday, according to CapFriendly.
Impact Smith made his season debut Thursday, skating just under eight minutes against the Penguins. The 26-year-old is simply an injury replacement for the Sabres right now.
MARCH 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dropped to taxi squad Fogarty was demoted to the taxi squad Friday, CapFriendly reports.
Impact Fogarty has racked up eight points through 10 AHL games this season but is scoreless through 20 career NHL games. He'll only make Buffalo's lineup as an injury replacement.
MARCH 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
HockeyBuzz.com - Eklund - TAYLOR HALL Singing the Blues? Talks intensify following Staal Domino? NHL Hockey Trade Rumors
MARCH 26, 2021 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM
NHL trade grade: Canadiens acquire Eric Staal from Sabres The Montreal Canadiens have acquired Eric Staal from the Buffalo Sabres for two draft picks NHL trade deadline frenzy is officially underway...
MARCH 26, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM
NHL Trade Grades: Canadiens add Eric Staal from Sabres for a pair of draft picks Corey Pronman, Dom Luszczyszyn and Craig Custance grade the notable trades in the league all season.
MARCH 26, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Don Granato, Matt Ellis clear Covid-19 protocol The Sabres have their first meeting of the season with the Boston Bruins at 1 p.m. Saturday in TD Garden.
MARCH 26, 2021 • BUFFALONEWS.COM

Sabres begin overhaul by trading Eric Staal to Canadiens

The Buffalo Sabres’ overhaul has begun, with the spiraling team trading veteran center Eric Staal to the Montreal Canadiens
MARCH 26, 2021 • Associated Press
Extends goal drought Eakin hasn't found the back of the net in his past 15 games.
Impact Eakin picked up two assists during those 15 contests, as his offensive woes have continued with Buffalo. The former 20-goal scorer has just one goal and three assists through 31 games this season.
MARCH 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Healthy scratch Irwin was a healthy scratch for Thursday's 4-0 loss to the Penguins.
Impact Irwin has appeared in 16 contests for the Sabres this season, tallying two assists. He was held off the scoresheet in his last 10 games before sitting as a healthy scratch. When he's been in the lineup, he's chipped in with 32 blocks and 41 hits, but he doesn't offer much fantasy value beyond those categories.
MARCH 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

The Latest: Sabres to have limited number of fans at 4 games

The Buffalo Sabres are welcoming a limited number of fans to attend four more games this season
MARCH 26, 2021 • Associated Press
DBG Mailbag: Is Jack Eichel overrated? Tim Peel, a retro deadline deal and more How many other top centers would you rather have instead of Jack Eichel? And what will the league do in light of Tim Peel's comments?
MARCH 26, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Buffalo faces Boston on 16-game slide

Buffalo looks to stop its 16-game slide when the Sabres take on Boston
MARCH 26, 2021 • Associated Press
Game Recap: Penguins vs. Sabres (03.25.21) | Crosby's 1,300th Point and Zohorna's First Goal
MARCH 26, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Multiple milestones and a Casey DeSmith shutout as Penguins roll over Sabres again, 4-0 When the week started, the Penguins had a growing list of concerns. They had just dropped two of three to the lowly New Jersey Devils and th...
MARCH 26, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Penguins extend Sabres' winless streak to 16 straight

Jared McCann scored a pair of power-play goals, Casey DeSmith made 36 saves and the Pittsburgh Penguins extended Buffalo’s winless streak to 16 straight with a 4-0 victory
MARCH 26, 2021 • Associated Press
Why the Buffalo Sabres can’t get off the mat Just what is going on with the Buffalo Sabres? In the wake of Ralph Krueger's departure, the Buffalo Sabres are once again back to square on...
MARCH 26, 2021 • PUCKPROSE.COM
Sabres GM Coaches Vs. Penguins After Staff Enters COVID-19 Protocols Buffalo Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams is stepping in to coach Thursday night after his two top coaches entered COVID-19 protocols.
MARCH 25, 2021 • NESN.COM

Sabres GM Adams steps in as coach due to COVID-19 protocols

Buffalo Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams is getting an up-close look at the rebuilding job on his hands
MARCH 25, 2021 • Associated Press
On injured reserve Rieder (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, per CapFriendly.
Impact Assuming this move was made retroactively, Rieder will be eligible to return Monday versus the Flyers if he's ready. He was designated day-to-day, but will end up missing at least a week of playing time.
MARCH 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Placed on injured reserve Asplund (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, per CapFriendly.
Impact Asplund was injured in Wednesday's game versus the Penguins. With the IR designation, he'll be out until at least March 31 versus the Flyers. The severity of the Swede's injury isn't known at this time.
MARCH 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Buffalo Sabres at Pittsburgh Penguins odds, picks and prediction Previewing Thursday’s Buffalo Sabres at Pittsburgh Penguins NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.
MARCH 25, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Not suiting up Thursday Thompson (illness) won't play in Thursday's game versus the Penguins, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports.
Impact This illness isn't linked to COVID-19 at this time. Rasmus Asplund (undisclosed) is also out, so C.J. Smith and Steve Fogarty are set to enter the lineup Thursday.
MARCH 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Starting second straight Tokarski will guard the road goal during Thursday's matchup with Pittsburgh, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.
Impact Tokarski was tested early and often in his first start of the year Wednesday versus Pittsburgh, and he ultimately wasn't up to the task, surrendering five goals on 42 shots en route to a 5-2 defeat. The 31-year-old backstop will attempt to bounce back and secure his first win of the season in a rematch with the same Penguins club Thursday night.
MARCH 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Out for Thursday's game Asplund (undisclosed) won't play in Thursday's game versus the Penguins, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports.
Impact Asplund exited Wednesday's game versus the Penguins and didn't return. It's still unclear what he's dealing with. With Tage Thompson (illness) also out, C.J. Smith and Steve Fogarty will enter the lineup Thursday.
MARCH 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Added to taxi squad Murray was promoted from AHL Rochester to Buffalo's taxi squad Thursday.
Impact Murray will be on hand as an emergency option for Thursday's game versus Pittsburgh. He's picked up seven points in 10 AHL appearances this year.
MARCH 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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