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'"I think our forwards are really good here," Osmanski said. "We've got four lines that score any time. I just get them the puck and let them do their thing. I get points without looking for them, they just happen which is good. I worked a lot over the summer and it's good it's starting to show in Peterborough, but I think I'm playing with some good players, too."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Prospects: Osmanski takes on a bigger role with Peterborough

'"There's highs and lows. We want to try to keep it at an even-level keel, not tip too low, not get too high. I think our consistency is a good measurement. We have to be a consistent hockey team."' … [Read more...] about Despite rough start, Sabres’ Housley keeps looking at bright side

'"It's hard," Lehner said in American Airlines Center. "This is the sport, this is the life I choose. I'm pretty fortunate. At the end of the day I'm a goalie in the National Hockey League. This happens to a lot of goalies. You've just got to throw this out and go to the next game because I think we've been playing some decent hockey lately."' … [Read more...] about Lehner, Sabres watch the wind leave their sails in loss

'Just 14 games into the season, the Sabres have already used 10 defensemen. Last season, they dressed 12.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Defensive depth tested again; Botterill inducted into Michigan Hall of Fame

'The Sabres faced a 4-0 deficit with just 12:51 off the clock Saturday. Dallas needed only eight shots to bury Buffalo in the early hole.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Stars 5, Sabres 1

'"Anyone who doesn't vote for Vegas is lying," Sabres goaltender Robin Lehner said with a grin. "I'd never been there. It's a nice, clean, cool city. The rink was awesome. There was a lot of good entertainment in it. It was a really good atmosphere." … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: Players vote for their favorite road city

'"It's a big goal for me," the right winger admitted. "I've been pressing. I felt like the last five games have been better for me, but still without that goal, it's always tough. You're looking to get those zeros off the board."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Okposo finally enjoys net result

'Kane scored his NHL-best third short-handed goal of the season during Thursday's 5-4 win in Arizona. The Sabres had just three short-handed goals as a team last year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Eichel, Kane a ‘killer’ combo; military appreciation; Stars rolling at home

'"Maybe we just thought the game was over before it was over," left wing Benoit Pouliot said. "We got a little bit lazy, and they capitalized, but we came out with the two points."' … [Read more...] about Another lesson for Sabres, though this one comes in needed victory

'"I wasn’t working hard enough in my own end," Baptiste said in Gila River Arena. "I was too worried about scoring and getting points and contributing offensively. I got away from playing hard, playing fast."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Baptiste expects more from himself; travel changes under Housley

'Buffalo had a 5-1 lead before a late rally by the Coyotes made it a nail-biter.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 5, Coyotes 4

'When they meet Thursday night at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz., the Sabres and Coyotes hit the ice in last place in their respective conferences with a combined record of 4-18-3.' … [Read more...] about Road from Cup final has been difficult for Sabres’ Housley and Coyotes’ Tocchet

'"Timing wasn't great obviously. I was really getting into rhythm," he said. "I thought the preseason went well. I was moving well, being physical, bringing the elements I needed to bring and I'm looking forward to doing that here shortly."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Justin Falk expected to make season debut on defense

'Lehner has been much like his team during its 3-7-2 start. There have been lots of good flashes and some tough moments as well. He's 2-4-1 with a 2.78 goals-against average and .911 save percentage — but those numbers are 1.54 and .953 in the last two games.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Lehner understands the chatter but keeps blocking it out

'"All I can judge is what I see is right now," Housley said after his team practiced for 70 minutes Tuesday in HarborCenter. "And I see a team that at key times in the game, we sort of break. We have to have a mental toughness in that area where we can't crack and that's part of the culture, too, building that reassurance. Just continue to play the way we're playing. We don't … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Housley wants team to push, not break