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'If the 21-year-old Eichel is the undisputed face of the Sabres, Mittelstadt is being counted upon to be a valuable addition in the struggling franchise’s bid to rebuild with youth. He was selected with the No. 8 pick in the draft last year, and signed with Buffalo a little more than a week after the playmaking center completed his freshman season at the University of … [Read more...] about After lunch with Eichel, Mittelstadt eager for Sabres’ debut

'“He’s a pro,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said of Johnson, who improved to 7-1-1 career against Toronto. “He got an opportunity on short notice and did a terrific job."' … [Read more...] about Sabres snap Leafs’ club-record 13-game home winning streak

'Mittelstadt is scheduled to join the Sabres on Tuesday, and could make his NHL debut as early as Thursday, when Buffalo hosts the Detroit Red Wings.' … [Read more...] about Minnesota’s Mittelstadt reaches 3-year contract with Sabres

'Borgen was selected by Buffalo in the fourth round of the 2015 draft. The 21-year-old had two goals and 15 points in 36 games this season, and named the National College Hockey Conference’s defensive defenseman of the year.' … [Read more...] about St. Cloud State’s Borgen signs 3-year contract with Sabres

'“We lost coverages, guys were beating us up the ice, and I think it goes back to have that respect in our own zone and for our goaltender,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said “We have to keep the puck out of our net.”' … [Read more...] about Vesey, Georgiev lead Rangers to 5-1 win over Sabres

'Nothing is going right for the NHL’s last-place Sabres, who closed their six-game homestand at 1-4-1. The Sabres’ league-worst home record dropped to 11-22-5, and they must win their final two home games to avoid setting a franchise low for fewest wins in an 82-game season (13-21-7, in 2012-13).' … [Read more...] about Niemi stops 35 shots in Canadiens’ 3-0 win over Sabres

'“You’d think you’d come out gangbusters to start this game,” Housley said. “It was a very meaningful game in respect that you’re in last place in the league. That’s hard to swallow. It’s just unacceptable.”' … [Read more...] about Rookie Keller sets up 2 in Coyotes’ 4-1 win over Sabres

'“I can’t fault the way our guys played. I thought they brought their best game,” Housley said. “One thing I’d like to see our guys do better is stop in front of the net and start pounding it, whacking at some loose pucks there.”' … [Read more...] about Rinne gets 40th win as Predators beat Sabres 4-0

'“Definitely some lucky bounces, that’s for sure,” said Sabres center Ryan O’Reilly, who had a goal and an assist. “A little luck of the Irish tonight.”' … [Read more...] about Baptiste lifts Sabres to 5-3 win over Blackhawks

'“We just can’t allow ourselves to get behind like that early in the game,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said. “It was a tale of two games. Last game we play them here, same thing happened, we got that two-goal lead. It was just a reversal tonight.”' … [Read more...] about Van Riemsdyk scores twice, Leafs beat Sabres 5-2

'Eichel says he’d like to start playing as soon as possible. But he adds it’s premature to pick a specific game. He says the timetable will depend on his conditioning level and how his ankle responds to the lengthy on-ice session Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel returns to practice for 1st time in a month

'“But we had an opportunity to close that game out with 4½ minutes to go and those are the areas we have to learn as we move forward,” Housley added.' … [Read more...] about Vegas beats Buffalo 2-1 in shootout to win 20th road game

'“Just seeing him last night, I thought he was in a good place,” Housley said. “Obviously, there’s things that can happen down the road. But from my perspective, he was in good spirits, so that was a good sign.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres forward Kyle Okposo diagnosed with a concussion

'“I think our focus and the response we made tonight was a great response,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said. “After having — I wouldn’t say a poor effort in our building — with travel and coming out here, I liked the way we started."' … [Read more...] about Josefson scores winner in shootout, Sabres beat Senators 4-3

'“We talked about their desperation. You know, they’re saying these are their playoff lives, these next two games on the road,” Housley said. “And I don’t think we respected that.”' … [Read more...] about Flames snap 4-game skid with 5-1 win over Sabres