April 14, 2013 Four points out of the final playoff spot with five games left to play and some of the Sabres still believe they can make the playoffs. That's what they say publicly anyway. Their chances are miniscule, but if they had played most of the season like they did in back to back games over the weekend they'd likely be in the thick of it.
February 12, 2012 Further evidence the Sabres will come up short of a playoff spot this season was there for all to see Saturday night at First Niagara Center. The Sabres floated thru two periods, put pressure on in the third, but came up short in a 2 to 1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning
April 6, 2011 Thomas Vanek's hat trick led the Sabres to a 4-2 win over Tampa Bay while Jhonas Enroth stopped 23 shots. Tim Connolly had the other Buffalo goal as the Sabres moved to within one point of clinching a playoff berth.
I was in the lockerroom after the game and joined other reporters with Thomas Vanek.
December 19, 2010 It's not even Christmas yet - a whole lot of games left to play, but it's looking more and more like the Sabres just don't have what it takes to get into the playoffs. They have a whole lot of work to do to improve this team
