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'"We've been very happy from Day One with how Evander's come into training camp focused on our team and focusing on helping our team try to improve. Statistically, he's done a great job."' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Jason Botterill still weighing what to do with Kane

'A year after leading the AHL in saves, games and minutes played, he has picked up where he left off. He won a career-best five straight from Nov. 1 to Nov. 17. He currently leads the AHL in saves (444) and is tied third in wins with nine while his .919 save percentage ranks 14th.' … [Read more...] about Linus Ullmark remains a happy guy, on and off the ice

'"It's something that's not necessarily a distraction," McCabe said. "It's something that takes getting used to, I guess you'd say. For the most part it's a cool look for the fans."' … [Read more...] about Lights, camera … action? Sabres hope to provide some as Winter Classic filming begins

'"I expect a lot from everybody in that locker room, not only Sam Reinhart," Housley said. "He's bouncing around a little bit until he finds a niche in the lineup and on a line. We're going to continue to make changes as we move forward here until we start winning."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Housley trying to dial up hot line, changes forward units

'Buffalo has scored one goal or none in nine of its last 16 games. The Sabres rank last in the NHL at 2.20 goals per game. Montreal is 30th at 2.36 and Vegas is first at 3.68.' … [Read more...] about Goal is a dirty word as Sabres’ scoring slump worsens

'It was as if the Bolts felt they could throw in an extra surge of energy if they really needed to. The Sabres didn't have many good scoring chances until the last four minutes with Robin Lehner on the bench. You never felt they were a threat and with the standings the way the were, that's probably what we should have expected.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Lightning have plenty of power

'"We shouldn't have to create the emotion but some nights you have to create it," Kane said. "Some nights you don't got it and you've got to find a way to create it inside yourself and play with that urgency and battle. ... I can't create emotion inside of you. I could be rah-rah but you have to prepare individually and be ready to play. I think you have to accept your role, … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Too little desperation too late in games

'They fell to 6-15-4 this season, including 1-7-2 in the last 10 games. They are 3-8-1 at home.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Lightning 2, Sabres 0

'"We know we've got to be better," said O'Reilly, who saw potential in the coaches' changes. "It's something we're frustrated with and something they’re frustrated with. Hopefully, give it another look and let's get going."' … [Read more...] about Goal-less Ristolainen hopes Sabres find answers with new-look power play

'"It's tough," Housley said in KeyBank Center. "It's difficult when you lose a guy like that. He sort of put everybody in the right seat. We'll have to deal with it and move forward."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Josefson out 4 to 6 weeks; Moulson could play; Bogosian close

'"I missed a few weeks in college, but nothing this long," Rodrigues said. "It's part of the game. Obviously it's frustrating. I thought I had a really good camp. All my work in the offseason was transferring to the ice. I had confidence with the puck. My speed increased. I was creating chances. And then the injury happened. I know how much work I put in during the summer and I … [Read more...] about Sabres Prospects: Evan Rodrigues ready to make another good impression

'The coach inherited the NHL's top power play, but he can be forgiven for not believing it. The Sabres are 30th in the 31-team league, and they've been blanked in 17 of their 24 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ power outage has Phil Housley ready for big changes

'"This isn't a league that's built on moral victories," center Jack Eichel said. "To outplay somebody is not what we're really here to do. We're here to win games."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ shoddy record trumps good effort in Montreal

'The Sabres are carrying seven defensemen, so someone has to sit every night. Justin Falk was scratched against the Canadiens. Things will get even more crowded when Zach Bogosian, who has begun practicing, makes his season debut.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Gorges looking for more; Deslauriers faces former team

'The Sabres hoped to build off Friday's slump-busting win, but they had no luck against the wall in net. Buffalo fell to 1-6-2 in the last nine games, 6-14-4 this season and 0-1-2 against Montreal.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Canadiens 3, Sabres 0