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'"Their skate went into our goalie in the crease, in the blue paint," said Housley, his voice rising in the KeyBank Center media room. "I would call that 100 out of 100 times. To me, that's goalie interference. His skate hits Linus' skate, which doesn't allow him to get down into the butterfly and make the save.' … [Read more...] about As Phil Housley fumes about goalie interference, GMs discuss it

'Hot chicken and barbecue for everybody.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Predators live up to billing, look like Cup favorite

'The ideal situation from Buffalo's standpoint would be to sign the center to an amateur tryout contract for this season and an entry-level deal that begins in 2018-19. It wouldn't be the best business move for Mittelstadt if he preferred to burn a year, but it would allow him to get professional, minor-league games under his belt before next season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Options for Mittelstadt; Johnson on Ullmark; Lehner banged up

'The Sabres outshot Nashville, 35-32, but couldn't beat goaltender Pekke Rinne. He improved to 40-9-4 as the Preds moved to 48-14-10.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Predators 4, Sabres 0

'He already has the keys and the house, but Walmart has since signed on as a sponsor of Black's home. The company, which is featured in promotional packages during Sabres games, is using Monday's event as a chance to recognize its generosity. Walmart representatives will join Black and Ken Eakes, executive director of the Military Warriors Support Foundation, for a presentation … [Read more...] about Vet to get ‘ceremonial’ key to home he already lives in at Sabres game

'"There's going to be a lot of emotions, mixed emotions, but I'm just glad the game's here to start out and it's been so far into the season," Housley said in KeyBank Center. "I spent a lot of time with that organization. They gave me a start in the NHL and we sort of grew together, the players and myself as a coach.' … [Read more...] about At first meeting with old team, Housley hopes his message is sinking in

'Buffalo has interest in bringing last year's No. 8 overall draft pick into the organization. The only question is whether Mittelstadt is ready to leave college behind.' … [Read more...] about Casey Mittelstadt’s freshman year is over. Is Buffalo next?

'Okposo wants to use the final three weeks of the season to re-establish himself as a premier forward. He is having one of the worst statistical years of his career with 11 goals, 38 points and a minus-29 rating in 65 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Okposo set to return; Bailey ‘sent down’ to Amerks

'"We were flying," Baptiste said in a jubilant KeyBank Center dressing room. "We were really going in that third period. It's exciting. We're all three guys that are trying to really establish ourselves in the NHL. We're going 110 percent at all times.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ young trio takes big step against Blackhawks

'"It's very humbling," Kane said after the latest defeat dropped the Hawks to 6-15-1 in their last 22 games. "Hopefully we can look back on this and somehow say it's a good thing. A lot of us have to look in here and find a way to re-establish that winning culture. We have a different group than we've had in the past. We can't lean back on the experiences this team has had in … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: It’s stunning to see how fast the Blackhawks have fallen

'"I'm so happy to come home," said Pfalzer, who flew in from Florida on Friday night. "It's been insane. We came from South Korea to L.A., then we went back to Tampa, where we've been training all year, and then we went to Washington D.C. and then New York and spent some time there.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Pfalzer shows off gold; Eichel plays through pain

'The Sabres' last victory over Chicago was Dec. 11, 2009. Thomas Vanek and Clarke MacArthur scored, while Lalime made 39 saves in a 2-1 victory. Since then, the Blackhawks have won three Stanley Cups.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 5, Blackhawks 3

'"It's flattering," said Greeley, who saw the interview as a sign the Sabres are doing things right. "Obviously, our record is not great, but I think we're doing things the right way. I think Jason's got good people working for him. The Pegulas have brought nice people in.' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: Assistant GM Steve Greeley is on the rise, sees Buffalo doing the same

'I've been going to Sabres-Leafs games since the 1970s in the Aud and there is no question in my mind there has never been a Buffalo crowd as dominated by Toronto followers as the one we saw here Thursday night. You had to scan with binoculars to find someone in an odd Sabres jersey here and there because they were swallowed up by a sea of Leafs blue and white.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: KeyBank takeover by Leafs fans a low moment in Sabres’ lost season

'"Obviously, with everything that happened last year, I wasn't going to push it," he said. "I was going to make sure that I was 100 percent and had no ill effects. I'm feeling good and happy to be back."' … [Read more...] about Back to feeling like himself, Sabres’ Okposo is back at practice