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'"He's a skill guy. He makes plays," Baptiste said. "He's a guy that's dangerous around the net. He's got great, great hockey sense and great vision. He's a great player who's going to be a great player for a long time."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: C.J. Smith stars for the Amerks in AHL All-Star Game

'It was fun while it lasted.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Devils 3, Sabres 1

'"You know what, it's going to be a good test for us," Sabres forward Kyle Okposo said Monday afternoon as the Sabres returned to practice in HarborCenter after the NHL All-Star break. "I think that we need to keep taking steps as a team. I think that was probably step No. 1. We needed to put a few games together where we really showed what we can do and really played well for … [Read more...] about Sabres out to prove western wins not fool’s gold

'"It's always nice but my teammates made it easy for me," said Lehner on Monday after he was named the NHL's third star of the week. Forward Jack Eichel was the second star while Vancouver forward Brock Boeser was the first star. "The honors that both me and Jack got, every single one of us is a part of that."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Team success leads to individual honors; Beaulieu back at practice

'But the Buffalo Sabres center, one of the game's standouts on the ice, also scored huge points on the humor scale with his goal celebration.' … [Read more...] about It’s a good goal – Eichel adds some extra mustard on his All-Star celebration

'Perfect. Matthews and close friend Jack Eichel concocted the signature moment of Sunday's NHL All-Star Game in the wake of the NHL's continued absurdity with replay challenges.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Eichel and Matthews concoct funny moment, keep making serious statement

'Square peg, meet round hole. Housley's system won't work well here until a more mobile defense corps is built, starting with next year's full-time promotion of Brendan Guhle.' … [Read more...] about Sabres at the All-Star break: Where did it go wrong?

'"When we're on the road, we understand the challenge at hand," Eichel said. "I think we need to bring that at home, take more pride in our ice and playing in front of our home fans. At home this year, I don't think we've brought the energy and passion that we need to bring. So we've got 20 games here, basically at home the entire month. We need to use that to our advantage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ bounceback week puts Eichel in good mood for his big weekend

'"It's really unfortunate," Eichel said Saturday at NHL All-Star Media Day. "Somebody like Eric who has had such an impact on the community in Buffalo and who is so well-liked ... just speaking to people inside the organization with the Bills or Sabres or just in the city in general, everyone has such good things to say about him.' … [Read more...] about Eichel on Eric Wood’s retirement: ‘I know how much football means to him’

'The Buffalo Sabres' center picked up speed as he flew around the Amalie Arena ice, finishing third in the event with a time of 13.828 seconds.' … [Read more...] about Eichel finishes third in Fastest Skater competition

'"There's definitely a learning curve but I think Phil did an excellent job in Nashville. He was very well prepared. ... It's been a tough start for him but I see him as a coach who can last and get it going in Buffalo."' … [Read more...] about All-Star Notebook: Preds’ Laviolette says Housley will figure it out

'"I fixed some stuff with sleep patterns, and that seemed to give me some better energy," Okposo said. "You get into the science, and it makes a big difference."' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: Beauty sleep makes Okposo’s game look good

'Eichel will be making his first All-Star appearance at perhaps the hottest point of his career. He's a point-a-game player for the first time (49 points in 49 games), and has hit the 20-goal mark for the third straight year. He has 25 points in 17 games since Dec. 15, tied for the NHL scoring lead in that span with Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Eichel to show off skill at All-Star Weekend

'Lehner and fellow netminder Chad Johnson stopped all 80 even-strength shots they faced, allowing only one power-play goal in the 2-1 overtime victory in Calgary. The overall shutout streak of 173 minutes, 30 seconds is second in franchise history to the 226:24 that Ryan Miller put up in January 2003.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ message after unreal road trip: ‘This was no fluke’

'"I just realize that will happen, but at the same time we're in season and I'm excited about playing hockey. I enjoy playing hockey, and that's all I can do right now."' … [Read more...] about Vancouver hopes home is where the contract is for Sabres’ Kane