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'"A lot better. I'm not thinking," he said. "I just go out there and play. You want to do everything to not get scored on, and not really focus on the offensive side. We've been playing a little better but I've been really confident."' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin finding his groove on both sides of puck for Sabres

'"I didn't really know what to expect," Olofsson said. "I haven't been through one of these things before so I'm just trying to be really patient. Tomorrow is six weeks so that's kind of where we thought it would be. I feel like there's been good progress and we're where we want to be at."' … [Read more...] about Sabres may get Victor Olofsson, Kyle Okposo back in the lineup Thursday night

'"As a friend too, he's just the ultimate pro," said Hutton, who played two seasons with the Blues from 2016-18. "He takes unbelievable care of himself and obviously that shows. You see the guy getting the Cup first and that's kind of the ultimate respect in hockey."' … [Read more...] about Carter Hutton stunned by collapse of former Blues teammate Jay Bouwmeester

'It’s not working in Buffalo, and getting assets for a player who is having no impact on your team’s performance is always worth consideration.' … [Read more...] about Sabres need to trade Rasmus Ristolainen before it’s too late

'"Felt a little bit more comfortable and felt like I started making some plays," Johansson acknowledged after scoring his first goal in 15 games. "I had the puck more on my stick and kind of where I’m used to having it a little more maybe. I felt a little bit better. Moving in the right direction."' … [Read more...] about Marcus Johansson finds comfort, scoring touch for Sabres in move to wing

'Big deal. They're supposed to beat Detroit. Everybody is.' … [Read more...] about Sabres are in no spot to take winning for granted, even against the Red Wings

'Winger Kyle Okposo skated with the Sabres on Tuesday morning ahead of their matchup against the Detroit Red Wings in KeyBank Center. Though Okposo is still a "few games away," according to coach Ralph Krueger, it's an important step in the 31-year-old's rehab from an upper-body injury suffered Jan. 30 against Montreal.' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo expected to return soon after skating with Sabres

'The Sabres (25-24-8) had scored two or fewer goals in six of their previous eight games, and they are 3-4-1 since the All-Star break. Marcus Johansson had one goal and one assist for his first multi-point game since Jan. 4, and Conor Sheary tied the score, 1-1, in the first period.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 3, Red Wings 2

'Over the first 50 games this season, the Sabres have averaged a 7.05 rating on MSG.' … [Read more...] about Sabres still draw TV crowd in season of low attendance, fan protests

'"Yeah, I don’t think I’ve been in one this bad, but you’ve been in sort of similar situations I guess you could draw on it," Skinner, who had seven goals in October, said after he had two shots on net in a 3-2 loss to Anaheim on Sunday. "You can always draw on past experiences, whether it’s the physical side and how you’re feeling or the mental side, what needs to change and … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jeff Skinner still creating chances in careerlong scoring drought

'The Sabres have a negative-13 goal differential in the first period this season, a significant problem considering they're just 5-14-6 when trailing after the first 20 minutes of a game.' … [Read more...] about ‘Extremely disappointing’ start dooms Sabres in another home loss

'Miller spoiled the Sabres' comeback attempt by making 15 saves in the third period, securing the lead after Anaheim scored three goals on its first six shots of the game. Johan Larsson scored off an Anaheim turnover late in the first period and Rasmus Dahlin cut the Sabres' deficit to one with his power-play goal in the second.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Ducks 3, Sabres 2

'"It's great to be back with the guys," said Olofsson, 24. "I'm not quite there yet but it was nice to kind of get out there, get the feel of the game again and it's good to have a little bit, but not much contact. A few guys around you, so you have to be aware."' … [Read more...] about Now back at practice, Victor Olofsson has to stay patient before he returns to Sabres’ lineup

'"I think he’s maturing a lot right before us," Rochester coach Chris Taylor said. "It was hard at the start coming down, there’s no question. It was hard for him to adjust to the different refereeing, how we play is a little different. He’s adjusting every day and he’s opening up a lot more with the guys. He’s becoming one of our leaders."' … [Read more...] about Casey Mittelstadt ‘adjusting every day’ while developing in Rochester

'About 25 disillusioned hockey fans marched around the “French Connection” statue in Alumni Plaza, chanted “Hey, ho, Botterill’s Gotta Go” — referring to general manager Jason Botterill — and called on team owners Terry and Kim Pegula to acknowledge the pain fans feel with each loss.' … [Read more...] about Sabres protest packs plaza with frustration, if not with people