AP

‘Bogosian will have an opportunity to sign with another team to finish out the season, but the 12-year veteran will lose what’s left of the $6 million he is owed in the final year of his contract should he go unclaimed by noon Saturday.’

‘“Overall very, very disappointing when you look at the start and the table that we had set and how we let that go on our own,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. “We’re very disappointed right now with the result.”’

‘The chances of the Sabres finding a trade partner were already slim in part because of the value of his contract. Another issue is Bogosian’s lack of playing time.’

‘“We were desperate,” said Eichel of a team that has won three straight following a 1-5-1 skid during which Buffalo was drawing boos from its own fans. “We’re starting to get the confidence going again in the room. And I think that’s everything.”’

‘Bogosian’s agent, Darren Ferris, didn’t provide any hint of what his client’s plans are in a text to The Associated Press. “I will be meeting with Zach over the next couple of days to discuss his next steps,” Ferris wrote.’

‘Bogosian counts $5.14 million against the salary cap in the final year of his contract.’

‘“It’s big for my confidence,” Olofsson said. “I didn’t feel great the first couple periods, so I needed some time to find my game. But right now, it feels great.”’

‘“It certainly leaves a sour taste in your mouth if it doesn’t go the way you want it to,” Reinhart said. “It’s really fresh in your mind, so it was nice to get a bounce-back against them.”’

‘“We had a tough start but we came back and had a lot of scoring chances,” Dahlin said. “It’s not fun when the puck doesn’t go in.”’

‘“Tonight was a big win,″ Vesey said. ”I’ve had my chances the last week or two. I”ve just tried to simplify my game. It’s good to get rewarded. Overall, we really liked our compete (level) tonight.”’