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'The Sabres can excuse-monger all they want. But the fact remains this season has been an embarrassment for more than three months. They're nine points out of the playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: They kept teasing us but this loss is the end for the Sabres

'"It always changes game to game," Housley said Saturday in Scotiabank Arena when asked of the difference between the two challenges. "I just thought Rasmus had possession coming into the zone. He was making a hockey move and it was right on to his tape, so that to me is possession at that point in the overtime."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Rasmus Dahlin maintained possession before OT goal vs. Penguins

'Two defensive breakdowns cost the Sabres two goals against in the second period, and the Maple Leafs held on for a 5-2 win. More important than a four-game skid against Toronto, the Sabres (30-27-8) failed to generate any momentum after beating the Pittsburgh Penguins Friday night and have not won back-to-back games since Dec. 13.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Maple Leafs 5, Sabres 2

'Defenseman Brandon Montour scored with 2:32 left in regulation to send the game into overtime, and Conor Sheary 's game-winning goal completed a come-from-behind 4-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins.' … [Read more...] about Conor Sheary shows Sabres they can come back again, scores OT winner to beat Penguins

'"I think it’s important for him to get his feet moving," Housley said. "That’s when he’s a much better player. When he’s standing still and trying to stick-handle through people it doesn’t bode well for him, but when he’s moving his feet and using his speed, because he is a fast player, he attacks the game the right way and he uses that deadly release. ... He just has to get … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson not ready to think about joining Amerks for playoffs

'The Sabres, of course, are not in a good position. One reason is a lack of streaks. The other is their 11-17-4 road record.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: After a big win, Sabres have to show it meant something by beating Leafs

'The Sabres (30-26-8) rallied from a one-goal deficit after the Penguins (33-22-9) scored two power-play goals in 63 seconds late in the second period.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 4, Penguins 3, OT

'"I’m so happy," he beamed following practice Thursday. "I wouldn’t have expected this kind of season. So far it’s good, but we have to get some wins back and get back on track. There’s something positive in the group right now."' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin learning to absorb big hits, make little plays for Sabres

'"We'll evaluate that later today and tomorrow morning but just being cautious with it right now, so we got him off the ice," Housley told reporters when asked if Hutton will play against the Penguins.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Carter Hutton suffers injury in practice; Vladimir Sobotka, Marco Scandella day to day

'"I really liked his game," coach Phil Housley said of Montour. "He attacked the game and tried to make a difference out there. I loved the speed he brought, his tenacity. It’s just a work in progress. He’s getting accustomed to his teammates, but I really liked his game."' … [Read more...] about Hectic travel, no practice make Brandon Montour ‘work in progress’ for Sabres

'"I just thought they came out with more intensity than us, more desperation," Jack Eichel said. "From the first shift, I didn’t think we were ready to play."' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall further down the standings with sluggish showing in Philadelphia

'Players had to be placed on an AHL roster Monday in order to be eligible for the playoffs. O'Regan, who was acquired from San Jose in the Evander Kane trade last February, had 18 goals among 34 points in 53 games with the Amerks and has played only one game with the Sabres since being promoted Friday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make Danny O’Regan, Tage Thompson eligible for AHL playoffs

'Buffalo, which received 40 saves from Hutton, twice cut the deficit to one with goals from Eichel and Casey Mittelstadt. However, the Sabres made too many mistakes defensively, despite Montour making his debut following the pre-deadline trade from Anaheim.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Flyers 5, Sabres 2

'"Obviously, it feels like there's a bit of instability there," said Tim Maynes, an assistant professor of organization and human resources at the University at Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Three Pegula Sports and Entertainment executives out after latest shakeup

'"I think we have to realize they’re going to have pushes," said Reinhart. "They have some of the best players in the world over there. We need to find a way to calm down and be composed when they do have those pushes. Try to stop the momentum as quick as possible."' … [Read more...] about Sabres comeback falls short after second-period collapse in Toronto