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'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

'Coach Phil Housley is less than impressive at times but I'm still firing 10 or 12 players before I think about changing coaches. There are too many guys in this dressing room too happy to have their money.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Botterill needs to slam the door on this sorry group

'Two buses full of Iafallo's family and friends came to the game from The Towne House, the Hamburg pub run by his father, Tom, that's been family owned since 1962.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Iafallo has homecoming fun; Lehner struggling in Buffalo

'Los Angeles had 30 shots during the opening two periods in building a 4-0 lead. The Kings won in Buffalo for the first time since a 4-1 win Feb. 21, 2003.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Kings 4, Sabres 2

'The Sabres have made it clear to teams they're in position to retain some salary to facilitate deals and perhaps enhance their return. They're expected to keep part of Kane's $5.25 million salary in a trade and would likely have to keep part of the $3.9 million hit on Gorges or the $4 million for Lehner. Teams are limited to three retained salaries at any one time.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: As deadline approaches, Sabres in the thick of the chatter

'"We still have a lot to work for," Nolan said in KeyBank Center. "Guys are battling for different things. You come in here and just work. It's really simple. You just come in here and work and put your best foot forward, try to win as many games as we can."' … [Read more...] about As contenders line up to face Sabres, it’s not fun being out of playoffs

'During the Buffalo Sabres' home games this month, the team is playing a fundraising commercial starring Ryan O'Reilly, Martin Biron, Sabretooth and a 5-year-old girl named Isabella Phelan. With a bow in her hair, she smiles throughout the ad for cancer-fighting "Bald for Bucks." The commercial is light-hearted, but it's taken on a sadder tone. Biron revealed Phelan has … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Cancer relapses for commercial star; penalty trouble; Wilson shines

'"This is the worst it's ever been in the 30 years I've worked hockey," he said a block from KeyBank Center before Tuesday's game. "They just don't want them."' … [Read more...] about How do you sell Sabres tickets that no one wants? You don’t.

'There were mistakes with the puck and away from it. Too many stick penalties. A bad clear by Ryan O'Reilly that led to the tying goal. A bad change by Evander Kane that spelled trouble on the winning goal.' … [Read more...] about Another strong road show not taken in Sabres’ OT loss

'First-year Buffalo General Manager Jason Botterill is expected to trade pending unrestricted free agents Evander Kane and Benoit Pouliot prior to the deadline, and starting goalie/restricted free agent Robin Lehner is also a good bet to go.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Housley on alert for deadline as Sens’ trade pickups debut

'Derick Brassard scored the tying goal with 30.9 seconds left and goaltender Craig Anderson on the bench, and Mike Hoffman scored at 1:13 of overtime as the Sens overcame the Sabres, 3-2, Thursday night in Canadian Tire Centre.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Senators 3, Sabres 2 (OT)

'"I think it's just an opportunity to represent your country No. 1 and be in the Olympics No. 2. It's a great honor," Housley said. "I think it's just the experience of being around some veteran guys, seeing what they do, how they approach and how they prepare for the game in a short period of time. I think it will be a great experience for him."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Prospect Will Borgen soaking in Olympic experience

'The first season after the exiles of Tim Murray and Dan Bylsma has been an abject disaster.' … [Read more...] about Jerry Sullivan: Sabres’ Phil Housley an early candidate for the hot seat

'"Every game I play it's exciting for me. I don't even think I’m at 30 games yet so every night's exciting for me right now," said Baptiste, who played his 23rd NHL game on Tuesday. "I’m just fortunate enough to be playing with such great players. I'm just trying to play my best and work my hardest to stay in the lineup every night. I think I'm starting to earn a lot more of … [Read more...] about Another call-up for Baptiste means another opportunity to grow into his game

'The Sabres assistant captain has added his voice to the JustTellOne.org project, started 16 months ago by mental health and substance abuse prevention leaders across Western New York to let those struggling with mental illness know they're not alone.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kyle Okposo lends support to mental health campaign