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'"Obviously, they don't want me to rush it back and then have another setback," Eichel said. "It's a tough situation, but I'm just trying to take it day-by-day and get to the point where I'm confident in it and feel like I can go out there and make a difference."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel practices again, remains game-time decision

'"They're the No. 1 team off the rush for shots on net, so that tells you that they still can attack the game with speed," Housley said. "They've been going through their ups and downs this year. That's still a good team over there with a lot of speed, so we have to manage that and we have to be smart, and we've got to be ready to start on time."' … [Read more...] about Blackhawks arrive in Buffalo with no playoffs in sight

'The goaltender and his wife welcomed a baby boy named Harry on Thursday. The arrival of their first child had the 24-year-old out of sorts.' … [Read more...] about Oh, baby: Sabres’ Ullmark is a happy guy

'The Sabres are watching Kane's exploits closely, of course. San Jose would owe Buffalo a first-round pick in 2019 if Kane re-signs with the Sharks as a free agent or if San Jose wins the Stanley Cup. The Sharks are second in the Pacific Division, three points ahead of Los Angeles.' … [Read more...] about Evander Kane nets first career hat trick in four-goal game for Sharks

'"We've been off for a long time, and it just didn't seem like we were into it right away," said Beaulieu, whose team hadn't played since Saturday. "I just wanted to spark the boys a little bit."' … [Read more...] about As fighting disappears, bouts like Beaulieu-Martin stand out

'"I want to show the staff and the organization that I can play in this league and play a lot of minutes," Guhle said Thursday prior to the Sabres' loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. "I want to put some trust in me for next year and for myself I want to improve my game the best I can."' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Game by game, Guhle is making progress

'The Getzville native, who helped the U.S. women win Olympic gold last month, will take part in a hockey doubleheader and the St. Patrick's Day parade. The Sabres and Beauts will recognize her before their games Saturday, and she will march Sunday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Buffalo set to honor Pfalzer; O’Reilly quick on draw

'Toronto scored once on the power play, but the Maple Leafs added three even-strength and one empty-net goal, leaving KeyBank Center with a 5-2 victory Thursday night. Backed by their boisterous, border-crossing fans, Toronto won for just the fifth time in the last 24 visits.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Maple Leafs 5, Sabres 2

'"I mean I think you always want more practice time," Eichel said. "Four and a half weeks it's been now. As much as you skate and you do everything you can, it's a lot different than being on the ice with these guys competing and battling. ... I'm just going to try and take the right steps forward to get back as soon as I can but I don't obviously want to rush it. I want to get … [Read more...] about Eichel won’t play Thursday but his return inches closer

'"I think there's a lot of emotions down in Rochester," Bailey said. "That's a team that we can see ourselves potentially playing in the playoffs. ... Obviously my intent was not to hit him like that at all. I don't wish that on anybody. I think it was just a quick play. I was in desperation mode with a guy in front of the net."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Bailey call-up delays AHL suspension

'"He just had a tough practice with some contact," Housley said. "We'll see how he reacts after today, evaluate it tomorrow and just take it day to day."' … [Read more...] about Return uncertain, but Eichel relieved to be back on ice

'Lehner is a restricted free agent after the season and Johnson is an unrestricted free agent. Ullmark, 24, is signed through next year at a cap hit of $750,000 and it appears the Sabres want to give him a chance to get some more NHL games in before the 2017-18 campaign ends on April 7.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Ullmark to get chances in goal; Eichel on Kane trade; Bailey suspended by AHL

'The Sabres are 6-6-2 without Eichel, who suffered a high ankle sprain Feb. 10 at Boston and has resumed skating on his own but has yet to practice. His timetable is officially listed by the team as indefinite although it's known the club was working on a progression of 4-6 weeks. Eichel hit four weeks with Saturday's shootout loss to Vegas.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Eichel not yet at practice but Matthews close to return

'The Sabres led the league in man-games lost to injury with 248 through Saturday's games. The Colorado Avalanche are second at 242 games.' … [Read more...] about While the losses pile up for the Sabres, so too are the games lost to injury

'"Anytime you can help your team against a good team like that it, it's a good feeling," Bailey said in KeyBank Center. "It's been a season of ups and downs this year, so it was definitely good to get one."' … [Read more...] about After long year, Justin Bailey cashes in his shot with Sabres