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'“I thought they had some really good shifts the last game,” Housley said. “He’s been held off the board as far as goals go, so I’m trying to get him going. They think the game alike, and we’re just trying to encourage some chemistry.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres juggle lines to help boost Jeff Skinner ahead of road trip

'"That's on all of us. It's on me for seeing it and not saying something before the game," Okposo said. "You could see it coming. It was just not being ready to go. We weren't engaged early. They were. We weren't making passes. We iced the puck a bunch and we weren't ready to go."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ bad habits snowball in loss to Avalanche

'"He's been out for over two weeks now, worked his way back in and we want to get him a game," coach Phil Housley said of Larsson. "He can help out on the faceoffs, he can help out on the penalty kill. He's playing with Casey and Tage Thompson, which will bring some stability to that line."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Larsson gets his season opener

'The Sabres had gone 3 for 6 on the power play in their last two games, wins over the New York Rangers and Vegas Golden Knights. But despite 13 shots on goal, the man-advantage units were stymied on Thursday.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Avalanche 6, Sabres 1

'The Sabres haven’t won three games in a row since Jan. 22-25, when they notched their only three-game winning streak of the 2017-2018 season with victories at Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver. They haven’t won three consecutive games at home since Jan. 7-20, 2017, when they won four in a row at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres look for first three-game win streak since January

'"I just had a shift where something happened and I wasn't feeling right, and instead of making it worse and powering through, I just tried to be smart about it," Bogosian said.' … [Read more...] about Zach Bogosian, Vladimir Sobotka back on ice for Sabres

'“I think just the movement, the new players we acquired, certainly we’ve really tried to focus on our game as far as our transition,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said after the victory against Vegas. “But I think it all starts with the way we come back and our checking detail. We turned over a lot of pucks with back pressures tonight, which allowed us to get back in the … [Read more...] about Sabres’ improved passing a product of work ethic, attention to detail

'The captain scored two goals and was flying all around the KeyBank Center ice, looking every bit the superstar the Sabres need him to be. No coincidence Buffalo doubled up the Vegas Golden Knights, 4-2, to push its record to 2-1 for the first time since 2013 with a solid win against a team that was in the Stanley Cup final a scant four months ago.' … [Read more...] about Eichel is electric as Sabres speed past Golden Knights

'“Oh my God, this guy, he’s an Instagram model,” fellow defenseman Marco Scandella said. “It’s hilarious. I just chirp at him all the time. But he definitely works his (butt) off in the summer. That’s why he puts it up. That’s no joke. … That’s him day in, day out. He’s actually showing the real him.' … [Read more...] about ‘Instagram model’ Ristolainen is still Sabres’ workhorse

'"He's leading by example with his work ethic by being a good pro but obviously he's backed it up," said coach Phil Housley. "He's had some really good games for us, especially the last two. When we've needed a save, he's come up with it. It's great to see him voice his opinion after game one. I think the guys took it to heart and you're seeing the result of what he's saying."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Good news on the goaltending front

'The Sabres got a standing ovation from many of the fans after scoring on their first three shots of the middle stanza, an outburst that keyed an impressive 4-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 4, Golden Knights 2

'"It gives your team a boost of energy and confidence knowing you have a guy who can make a save when you really need it," said coach Phil Housley. "He's a very good veteran. Says the right things in the room and is a very likable guy but at the time he says what's on his chest. It doesn't matter if you're a veteran or rookie, he's going to leave it out there. I think that guys … [Read more...] about Carter Hutton making early statement that he’s got Sabres’ back in goal

'Rasmus Dahlin had two close calls in the quest for his first NHL goal Saturday night. And it would have been epic for him had the moment come against Henrik Lundqvist of the New York Rangers, the greatest goaltender ever produced in Dahlin's native Sweden.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Dahlin has close calls for first goal against Swedish hero Henrik Lundqvist

'The fans responded in kind with cheers not heard much in the building the last couple of years.' … [Read more...] about Sabres bounce back as first win gives fans lots to cheer about

'"It's awesome seeing him getting this opportunity but he's not getting his first win tonight," a smiling Eichel said before the game. "He's a friend to me, a mentor and he's been pretty close to me even through my first few years in the NHL. He was so good to me at BU and we have such a good relationship but I think we're all competitors, right? When you get out there, all … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: College reunion for Jack Eichel, Rodrigues against Rangers’ David Quinn