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'The 24-year-old has made an impact during his two professional seasons. He was the American Hockey League Rookie of the Year last season, putting up 23 goals and 58 points in 63 games. He had seven goals and 25 points in 31 minor-league games this year, plus no goals and four assists in 19 NHL games.' … [Read more...] about Newcomer Dan O’Regan hopes comfort with Amerks leads to spot with Sabres

'Most fans sit in their seats with winter coats on and some sport toques, gloves or scarves because the seating bowl is so chilly. That is not the norm in NHL arenas. The seats themselves are the original ones from 1996 and many are dirty or damaged. Cup holders are broken and rusted. Floors are dirty and sticky. Some fans say many bathrooms, particularly on the 300 level, have … [Read more...] about Sabres agree that KeyBank Center needs an extreme makeover

'Ever wonder why "Buffalo" can be spotted on the retro Pepsi-Cola logo on some vintage hockey jerseys? Colin Dabkowski did, and he looked into what might be "one of the more brazen marketing moves in local sports history."' … [Read more...] about ‘We sat in the blues at the Aud’: Memories of the AHL Buffalo Bisons

'Pominville's power-play one-timer in overtime eased his mind and lifted the Sabres to a 2-1 victory over Tampa Bay. The right winger's 10th goal of the season was a long time coming. He hadn't scored since Jan. 9 versus Winnipeg.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Pominville can finally exhale after burying OT winner

'"The coaches down there believe in me," Griffith said after rejoining the Sabres for Wednesday's game. "They believe I have the skills to be an NHL player. It's just little things I have to work on, so I've been trying to do that down there. Just continue moving my feet the whole time and playing good D-zone."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Pfalzer, U.S. women honored; Griffith following script

'The Sabres outshot Tampa, 34-22.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 2, Lightning 1 (OT)

'"I kind of come from not playing so much meaningful hockey to playing some meaningful hockey," Kane told reporters in San Jose. "Obviously, you get a little ramped up, and I just tried to change the game in any way I can. It's good to get on the board and contribute offensively and also with some other elements."' … [Read more...] about Evander Kane gets two assists, praise in his winning Sharks debut

'"We have to do a lot of things differently," said O'Reilly, now the team's top active player in goals (18) and points (45) with Kane traded and Jack Eichel injured. "We have to find a way to be much more consistent. It's our turn to build a foundation. We have to prove to this organization and this city that we can change things here and I want to be a part of it."' … [Read more...] about With post-deadline roster set, Sabres move on to rugged final 19 games

'"It was a welcome surprise when I heard about the trade," Rodrigues said Tuesday in KeyBank Center. "His hockey sense, smarts and being able to read plays is there. He's always in open areas without guys around him. He's one of those guys who always stops at the netfront poking in rebounds and has really soft hands around the net. I think you'll see that with him. He has a … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: E-Rod bullish on O’Regan, Lehner rebukes blogger, frantic Kane makes Sharks debut

'"The ultimate support that you guys give us throughout the course of a season, the good or the bad, I'll never forget," Kane said. "I've been able to grow as a person over the last three years in more ways than I can imagine. A big part of that is just being able to get in touch with the community and being able to get to know some great people throughout this city."' … [Read more...] about Evander Kane says goodbye and hello on social media

'It was a three-year Buffalo career full of headlines. There were goals and handcuffs. He made friends and enemies. There were joyous days for children and an investigation of sexual assault.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Kane, end winger’s roller-coaster run in Buffalo

'"We are very impressed with his skill level, certainly his hockey sense," Sabres General Manager Jason Botterill said. "You look at last year and the success he had in the American Hockey League, we think he's ready to make the jump here."' … [Read more...] about Sabres add O’Regan, ex-linemate of Eichel and AHL Rookie of the Year

'"I really enjoyed my time here in Buffalo," Kane said. "On the ice we didn't have the success as a team we envisioned and all wanted to and that was the hardest part. But I was able to create a lot of good friendships outside and inside the organization and those were friendships I'll always have moving forward here. I have great memories of the community work I was able to do … [Read more...] about Kane on chance with Sharks: ‘Excitement probably doesn’t do it enough justice’

'"So you're looking for a response," Botterill said. "You're looking for a performance. I understand where we are from a skill level sometimes, and that's on management to improve our skill level. From a compete standpoint and preparation, we have to get better as an organization in those elements."' … [Read more...] about Though deadline was quiet, Botterill vows changes for Sabres

'The general manager with the Stanley Cup rings was supposed to come in here and fix things. And maybe someday he will. But all we have at this point is the here and now.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Botterill’s first deadline day with Sabres is a dud