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'"If Howard wants to make the save on Kane's goal all he needs to do is go butterfly slide on the wraparound," tweeted Biron, the longtime Sabres and NHL netminder. "Pominville had no impact on the goal being scored. Howard played it wrong, simple call. Good goal."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Goalie interference cuts both ways

'After the Buffalo Sabres allowed the tying goal with 1:25 left in regulation, defenseman Marco Scandella turned the tables on the Detroit Red Wings. He scored with 0.2 seconds to play in overtime, delivering a 3-2 victory during an exhilarating three-on-three session.' … [Read more...] about Declining to play safe with trade assets pays off for Sabres

'"That's definitely helped me a lot getting back to how I was there," Wilson said Thursday. "It's just doing the little things, shooting the puck a lot more. I got away from that for a while. That's something I did, and I'm just trying to build on that."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Wilson finding a home; Jeanneret raises dough

'Buffalo has picked up points in six straight road games. It is the franchise's longest run since earning points in seven straight from from Feb. 8 to March 6, 2011.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 3, Red Wings 2 (OT)

'"Obviously, I'm aware of what's going on. I have social media. Do I spend all day looking at it? Absolutely not. But who knows? I know guys who have found out via social media before anybody else knows."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kane flashes the charm as trade rumors swirl

'"Some years are more trying than others and trying in a different sense, too," said Sabres forward Kyle Okposo. "It's different when you're winning. When you're winning a lot you have to stay sharp all the time and that's a different kind of grind. When things aren't going well, you're trying to get sharp. You're trying to find a different type of motivation every game and … [Read more...] about Finding best mental health practices can be challenging for NHL players

'The Amerks will play the Syracuse Crunch at 7 p.m. Wednesday in KeyBank Center. It's the sixth straight year the Sabres' affiliate will play a game in the downtown Buffalo arena. And the trip has been kind to the Amerks. They have won their last three games in Buffalo with a 4-1-0-0 overall mark.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: With team away, the Amerks come to play

'As opponents gear up for the playoffs by beating the Sabres, they're learning what it takes to close out games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ late push is teaching moment for opponents

'"The deadline is a week away. I'm aware of it obviously like everybody else is," Kane said. "I'm just getting ready for the next game. That's my mindset."' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: As countdown hits final week, Evander Kane forges on

'"I can't be frustrated for not having the chance to play here. Every time I get the call-up, I'm very fortunate and very happy about it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Amerks’ slump doesn’t worry Ullmark; Trotz praises Housley

'The Sabres have been outscored, 30-12, during the matinees. The deficit is 24-6 during first and second periods.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Capitals 3, Sabres 2

'We have tickets for today's Sabres game. We've tried giving them to our vendors, customers, and friends. No one wants them. So, we turn to you, Twitter. We'll actually pay you $10 to take our two seats in the 200 level and a pass for the parking ramp.' … [Read more...] about How to really get someone to take your Sabres tickets

'"While this incident was isolated in nature, no player, coach, official or fan should ever have to endure such abuse at one of our games. The league will take steps to have our clubs remind all stakeholders that they are entitled to enjoy a positive environment – free from unacceptable, inappropriate, disruptive, inconsiderate or unruly behaviors or actions and may not engage … [Read more...] about Capitals, NHL confront racism after taunts directed at Smith-Pelly

'While little went right for the Sabres in any of the day games – they've been outscored, 27-10 – the starts have been particularly troublesome. They've given up the opening goal in five of the six, and it came early in all of them.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Nice days hard to come by; Winter Classic jersey is back

'It's not changing. There are few signs it will. Sure, there's the blip like sweeping western Canada and winning three of four before Saturday's pounding. But for the first 40 minutes against the Kings, the players may as well have taken in brunch or a movie rather than skate listlessly around KeyBank Center and fall into a 4-0 hole.' … [Read more...] about Sabres again miss wake-up call in latest lackadaisical loss