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'“Good team. Really good team. I think we played a strong game,” Simmonds said. “We didn’t carry it for all 60 minutes, but I thought we played well for a large chunk of that game there. Unfortunately, we didn’t come out with the equalizer there.”' … [Read more...] about Compher, Francouz lead Avalanche to 3-2 win over Sabres

'For whatever reasons, Simmonds’ leadership and physical play failed to make a difference in New Jersey, and the Sabres hope those qualities can provide a boost in their young team’s bid to remain competitive down the stretch.' … [Read more...] about Simmonds relishes opportunity to help Sabres’ playoff push

'By improving to 7-3-1 in its past 11 games, Buffalo moved into a tie for fifth with Montreal in the Atlantic Division standings with 66 points each, and six back of third-place Toronto.' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo scores 2 in Sabres’ 2-1 win over Winnipeg Jets

'Eichel, Zemgus Girgensons and Sam Reinhart all beat Tristan Jarry during an early three-goal outburst and Connor Hutton turned away 41 shots as the Sabres earned just their second regulation victory in their last 20 meetings with Pittsburgh. Jeff Skinner picked up his first goal since early December with a pretty deflection in the third period and Eichel’s second goal of the … [Read more...] about Eichel scores twice, Sabres races past sluggish Penguins 5-2

'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.' … [Read more...] about Sabres waive Bogosian with intention of terminating contract

'“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.”' … [Read more...] about Anisimov, Pageau score 2 each as Senators beat Sabres 7-4

'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.' … [Read more...] about Sabres suspend Zach Bogosian for failing to report to minors

'“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.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres score 3 third-period goals in 5-2 win over Toronto

'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.' … [Read more...] about Sabres demote Bogosian to minors, unclear if he’ll report

'Bogosian counts $5.14 million against the salary cap in the final year of his contract.' … [Read more...] about Sabres put injury-plagued D-man Zach Bogosian on waivers

'“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.”' … [Read more...] about Olofsson scores 2 in Sabres’ 4-3 OT win over Blue Jackets

'“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.”' … [Read more...] about Reinhart scores go-ahead goal in Sabres 3-2 win over Detroit

'“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.”' … [Read more...] about Miller stops 31 shots; Ducks hang on to beat Sabres 3-2

'“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.”' … [Read more...] about Vesey, Hutton help Sabres hold on to beat Rangers 3-2

'“It’s the failed opportunities and the grit that we need to finish on those opportunities is definitely the reason for the loss today,” he added. “It was a good reaction in the third, coming back from two down. It was a good reaction to score 6-on-5 to bring it into overtime under the circumstances. But we shouldn’t have been in those circumstances.”' … [Read more...] about Red Wings snap 9-game skid with 4-3 shootout win over Sabres