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'“That’s about as bad as we’ve played this year,” Eichel said. “We find a way to get a point, thankfully, from good goaltending and our penalty kill coming up big. But we’ve got to find a way to play a lot better than that.”' … [Read more...] about Lafreniere’s 1st goal seals Rangers’ 3-2 OT win at Buffalo

'“You have a little bit of a drought and it feels like you deserved a few goals and maybe some better fate,” Eichel said. “I think I had a few more chances in the game and you just want to try and capitalize on your opportunities. ... It’s been a year; it’s been a long year for a lot of people in terms of preparing for the season. It feels like we’re still getting our feet … [Read more...] about Eichel’s 2nd period goal lifts Sabres over Rangers 3-2

'“It’s been rough, definitely,” Ullmark said. “There’s a lot of emotions and thoughts that had to be processed. I’m trying to take it day by day. Try to be happy when I’m happy, try to be sad when I’m sad and right now I’m utterly grateful for getting a win.”' … [Read more...] about Linus Ullmark perfect in shootout, Sabres beat Capitals

'“You’ve got to realize that we’re going to need a little bit more,” Staal said. “Losing is never acceptable. It doesn’t matter when it is. But there’s also a process to how you win. We’re working at that.”' … [Read more...] about Short-handed Capitals beat Sabres 4-3 in SO in home opener

'“He was good, but I think there were moments where we could’ve done a better job of getting to him and getting to the net,” Sabres forward Eric Staal said.' … [Read more...] about Elliott stops 40, Konecny scores as Flyers beat Sabres 3-0

'“We just kind of played relentless,” Hutton said. “We just kept pounding it. And even when we had the lead, we didn’t stop.”' … [Read more...] about Reinhart, Lazar score twice in Sabres’ 6-1 win over Flyers

'“We beat them in pretty well every category except for scoring,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. “We just ran into an extremely hot goaltender on the other end.”' … [Read more...] about Vanecek makes 30 saves in NHL debut, Capitals sweep Sabres

'Buffalo dropped to 1-6-1 in its past eight season-opening games, and came out flat for two periods against Washington.' … [Read more...] about Oshie has 3 points, Capitals open with 6-4 win at Buffalo

'Girgensons, who is from Latvia, was preparing for his eighth season in Buffalo after being re-signed to a three-year, $6.6 million contract in October. Selected by the Sabres in the first round of the 2012 draft, he has developed into a dependable checking-line forward.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose F Girgensons to season-ending hamstring injury

'“Yes, frustrated and angry for the final result,” he said. “But excited and confident about those moments of confirmation. And we will be driving that much more into their minds than the failures of last year.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres have unfinished business after last season cut short

'“It’s been pretty cool to see the city get behind them and be excited about their group and what they’re doing and the potential they have,” Eichel said on a video conference call Wednesday, a day before the Sabres report for the start of training camp. “I think it’s definitely motivation for us. We want to be successful. We want to produce a winning team and be in the … [Read more...] about Eichel draws on NFL Bills’ success to motivate NHL Sabres

'Mittelstadt managed 12 goals and 25 points in 77 games with the Sabres during his rookie season in 2018-19. He split last between Buffalo, where he had four goals and nine points in 31 games, and the minors to develop his game. He finished with nine goals and 25 points in 36 games with Rochester of the American Hockey League.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign restricted free agent Mittelstadt to 1-year deal

'With a season of OHL eligibility left, Quinn’s contract wouldn’t kick in this year unless he plays 10 games with the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign 1st-round pick, Jack Quinn, to 3-year contract

'Olofsson was a restricted free agent and coming off a season in which he finished seventh in the Calder Cup vote for rookie of the year honors. He was selected to the NHL’s All-Rookie team and had a chance to finish higher in the Calder voting if not for missing 15 games with a lower body injury.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Victor Olofsson to 2-year, $6.1 million contract

'Buffalo has one arbitration hearing left, on Nov. 4 with winger Victor Olofsson.' … [Read more...] about Sabres avoid arbitration with Sam Reinhart, Linus Ullmark