Casey Mittelstadt
Buffalo Sabres coach Don Granato gives instructions during the third period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Saturday, May 8, 2021. The Penguins won 1-0. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Sabres' high expectations unravel with last-place finish

By John Wawrow May. 09, 2021 01:25 PM EDT

Buffalo Sabres forward Casey Mittelstadt (37) celebrates his goal against the Boston Bruins with forward Tage Thompson (72) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, April 23, 2021, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Sabres snap Bruins' season-best 6-game win streak in 6-4 win

By John Wawrow Apr. 23, 2021 10:07 PM EDT

Buffalo Sabres center Sam Reinhart (23) reacts after he scores on New Jersey Devils goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood (29) for a second time in the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Sabres snap 4-game losing streak, end Devils 3-game run

Feb. 20, 2021 04:55 PM EST

Washington Capitals' Connor McMichael (24) battles for the puck with Buffalo Sabres goaltender Linus Ullmark (35) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Linus Ullmark perfect in shootout, Sabres beat Capitals

By Stephen Whyno Jan. 24, 2021 06:05 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 29, 2020, file photo, Buffalo Sabres center Dominik Kahun (95) tries to keep the puck away from Arizona Coyotes center Nick Schmaltz (8) during an NHL hockey game in Glendale, Ariz. Kahun is eligible to become an unrestricted free agent after the Sabres chose not to issue a qualifying offer to retain his rights by an NHL deadline Wednesday, Oct. 7. Kahun’s agent Jiri Hamal, however, told The Associated Press his client hasn’t ruled out rejoining the team. Hamal said he’s scheduled to have further contract discussions with the Sabres on Thursday to see if the two sides can reach a deal. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
Sabres open to re-signing Kahun before free agency opens

By John Wawrow Oct. 07, 2020 06:21 PM EDT