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'"The last few games, we had quite a few chances, especially the last couple," Mittelstadt, who has two goals among five points, said. "Shears was out, but I’ve played with him enough that it’s pretty easy to pick up where we left off. It felt good. We’ve done a lot of good things and it was good to see a few go in."' … [Read more...] about Casey Mittelstadt centering line that could be ‘x-factor’ for Sabres

'With the Sabres reeling in the second night of a back-to-back, their veteran goalie helped them end the day sitting atop the NHL standings.' … [Read more...] about Carter Hutton extends shutout streak to bail out Sabres in Los Angeles

'"A lot of motivation," Iafallo, an Eden native, told The Buffalo News hours before he faced the Buffalo Sabres in Staples Center. "All of us in this room are itching to get going and get to winning games. We don’t want last year to ever happen again. A lot of motivation. We’re ready for this year."' … [Read more...] about Eden’s Alex Iafallo aims to accomplish more in third season with Kings

'"Both of the situations, Sobotka and Olofsson, that’s not courage from the other team at all when you’re doing that after the whistle is blown," Krueger said of Ritchie's fine. "I think there’s a lot of respect in the game today and that shows a lack of respect and I’m really happy at least one of the two scenes was dealt with in that way for sure.”' … [Read more...] about Ducks’ Nick Ritchie fined for late hit on Sabres’ Vladimir Sobotka

'The Sabres, though, had another ugly second period in which Hutton was forced to make 17 saves. The Kings (2-5) failed to capitalize when they had a 5-on-3 power play for 1:12. Hutton made 47 saves, his most as a Sabre, for a second consecutive shutout.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 3, Kings 0

'Rather than counterattacking the Ducks with speed and skill, the Sabres committed turnovers and failed to score on seven power-play opportunities in their first regulation loss of the season.' … [Read more...] about ‘That’s hockey right there’: Sabres slow to respond to physical Ducks in loss

'“Henri’s been a positive point, for sure,” Krueger said. “Our D corps in general is playing quite aggressive on our gaps through the neutral zone. We’re denying entry into our zone quite regularly, which we're happy of. Henri’s one of the driving forces there."' … [Read more...] about Henri Jokiharju’s strong start could earn him long-term spot with Sabres

'"I had a great time in Buffalo," Miller said. "It’s a huge part of my life. People in Buffalo had a huge impact on my life, from the people I saw at the grocery store to people at the rink every single day. I felt fully a part of the community and fully a part of the organization for a long time. It was and still is a sad day that it wasn’t quite working out to where I was … [Read more...] about Ryan Miller using experience with Sabres to impart wisdom on young Ducks

'The Sabres fell to 5-1-1 with their first regulation loss and failed to start the season with points in each of their first three road games for the first time since 2011-12. The Ducks (5-2) scored four consecutive goals, including three in a vicious second period that included 30 penalty minutes between the two teams.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Ducks 5, Sabres 2

'"Yes, I’m happy," Ristolainen said ahead of the Sabres' matchup Wednesday against the Anaheim Ducks. "You want more and more. This means nothing if we [mess] up next game. It’s the past now. We’re on a good pace right now and we just have to keep doing it. Last year, we played one month well but who [cares] about that month anymore? Right now it’s good but I’ve been here a … [Read more...] about Rasmus Ristolainen ‘happy,’ not satisfied with Sabres’ hot start to season

'"Conor’s feeling better," Krueger said of Sheary. "We’ll assess him this afternoon. He’s still day to day, but looking good and back in the group."' … [Read more...] about Conor Sheary joins Sabres on road trip, remains ‘day to day’

'“The terminology is, ‘safe is death,’ and we’d sit back,” said Hutton, who made 25 saves for his first shutout with the Sabres. “Teams are too fast and too good, especially when they press, right? So we’ve got to stay on the offense and be aggressive, and tonight’s a great example of that. We didn’t change the way we played in the third.”' … [Read more...] about Olofsson, Sabres step on the gas in third period of shutout against Stars

'"That was a rock-solid game," Hutton said. "I thought early on it was a tight game and then there were a couple power plays where our power play clicks and that was the difference in the game. We get a power-play goal and we take it from there."' … [Read more...] about Sabres might actually be growing up and there’s no luck to it

'Victor Olofsson notched yet another power-play goal to grab a slice of NHL history, and set up a Sam Reinhart goal to put the Sabres in control through 40 minutes. But unlike Wednesday's overtime win over Montreal and Friday's shootout victory over Florida, the Sabres finished the deal in regulation.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Buffalo Sabres 4, Dallas Stars 0

'So, what has changed? A lot, when you consider all of the off-ice changes to the coaching staff and the personnel changes throughout the lineup. I have been most curious about the state of the blue line though, especially because of how big of a detriment the defensive units had been to Buffalo’s success – or lack thereof – in years past. The organization knew it had a budding … [Read more...] about How the revamped Sabres’ defense has provided an early boost