Sabres mailbag: Inconsistent play raises more questions about Don Granato's future

The 3-1 loss Sunday in Detroit raised more questions about why the Sabres fell short of expectations and how it will impact their plan for next season.
Sun, Mar 30
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Sabres' latest win a reminder of what they could have accomplished this season
A sellout crowd in Capital One Arena let out a collective gasp as the puck reached Alex Ovechkin.
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Sabres wrap: Alex Ovechkin scores No. 890, but Buffalo holds on for 8-5 win
The Sabres rebounded from a disappointing 7-4 loss and improved to 31-36-6 overall.
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Buffalo Sabres COO Pete Guelli understands fans' disappointment amid another bad season
Buffalo Sabres COO Pete Guelli: “One thing I’ve learned (since being hired last April), this is still a hockey market and the fans are as passionate as ever.
Sat, Mar 29
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UPL unable to bail out the Sabres in another turnover-prone loss: Takeaways from Philly
“Totally disrespected the game,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff lamented following their 7-4 loss.
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Sabres wrap: UPL's woes continue as Buffalo loses 7-4 with Rasmus Dahlin out in Philly
A comeback was still possible for the Buffalo Sabres until they made another mistake in the third period Saturday afternoon.
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Mike Harrington's NHL power rankings: Blues grab wild-card control with eight-game win streak
St. Louis has outscored opponents, 37-12, during its eight-game winning streak that included seven wins against West clubs and five wins at home.
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Inside the NHL: As Sabres get set to meet Caps, Lindy Ruff gives it up to ageless Alex Ovechkin
Ovechkin has played 66 career games against the Sabres, totaling 41 goals and 68 points.
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Rasmus Dahlin still yearning to captain Sabres to playoffs after 500 games
“It’s been an emotional rollercoaster, for sure,” Buffalo Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin said.