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'"I kinda tweaked my ankle," Josefson said when asked what happened against the Ducks. "I had an ankle sprain. Took a while to get it ready to heal."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Josefson could return to lineup

'The Sabres are 0-4-2 in their last six games and 2-6-1 this season in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about After fourth straight day of losses, Buffalo fans reach breaking point

'They're not remotely tanking but doing almost as good a job. The Arizona Coyotes' surprising win Monday in Toronto gave them three straight victories in Canada and got them within a point of the Sabres, who have no business being in those regions of the NHL standings anymore.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: No matter what you call it, deck shuffling is all Sabres have at this point

'"It's tough. You want both," Kane said. "I think hopefully it turns around here and it starts to come. We've got to find ways to generate more. Am I happy with the start personally? Yes, but do I want more? Absolutely. I think I can be producing more. I think I could be producing more offense. I think the team could be producing more and I think we have the guys in this room … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Kane expects more from himself

'After pulling within a goal with 3:32 remaining, the Sabres buzzed the Blue Jackets' zone. They had a power play for the final 1:55, but they couldn't net the tying goal. It was pulse-quickening action, especially considering the sleepers lately.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Blue Jackets 3, Sabres 2

'"For sure, you go home you see your kids, you're with your family, your mind gets off the game a little bit," Lehner said. "But also, I love the game of hockey and you also do this for your family. This is also our job. You come home and you're with your kids, you feel a responsibility to try and perform and do well. They're part of the reason why you wake up in the morning … [Read more...] about Family time brings perspective, and pressure, to Sabres

'"We’ve had our chances, but we definitely need to generate more offense," said left wing Evander Kane, who scored his 11th goal. "A lot of that has to do with execution, a lot of that has to do with taking the puck to the net instead of playing along the perimeter. I think we play along the perimeter way too much."' … [Read more...] about With few players doing their jobs, Sabres’ plummet continues

'Through 20 games of their season, it is utterly baffling to comprehend where this team is. If Jason Botterill and Phil Housley thought over the summer they had the answers that Tim Murray and Dan Bylsma didn't, they've quickly learned otherwise.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Twenty games in, Sabres have to get out of their own way

'"Cancer affects everyone," Sabres defenseman Marco Scandella said. "I'm no exception. I lost my dad a couple years ago. It's a special night for me."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Tributes for Hockey Fights Cancer; Nylander hit in return; Bogosian skating

'The puck bounced off the stick of Sabres defenseman Justin Falk near his blue line, and the Hurricanes took advantage. Sebastian Aho swooped in for a breakaway, and he fired past goaltender Chad Johnson to make it 2-1 with 4:45 remaining.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Hurricanes 3, Sabres 1

'As fans know and Pegula's accountants can attest, a ridiculous amount of money has been wasted in Sabreland since 2011. The long and inglorious contract list features Moulson and the bought-out trio of Leino, Cody Hodgson and Christian Ehrhoff. But which contract is the worst? It's really, really close.' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: Moulson, Leino duke it out for title of worst contract

'"It's going to be really weird," Foligno said. "It will hit me when we land in Buffalo. You go down the highway to downtown and instead of living there and going to your place, we're going to be going to the Marriott. That might be the biggest thing that will be weird but I'm excited to get to Buffalo and see all the familiar faces. It's been home to me and meant a lot to me … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Homecoming beckons for Wild’s Foligno and Ennis

'It was a game with a whole lot of nothing for the Sabres, who are 5-10-4. The Eastern Conference's last-place team managed just 20 shots on goal and only 37 attempts. They took undisciplined penalties, which hindered any chance at building momentum even though the penalty killers went 5 for 5. They seemed a step behind all night.' … [Read more...] about It’s a whole lot of nothing for Sabres in Motown

'"You go out to feel the ice. It's a very nice arena," goaltender Robin Lehner said. "I like the feeling in here. Nice and clean and bright. The boards were pretty bouncy but we know every arena is a little different. This one is fairly bouncy. Pucks were coming pretty fast off the boards."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Team does morning homework for debut in Little Caesars Arena

'The Sabres were outshot, 21-10, through 40 minutes but were much better in the third period as Detroit only had a 12-10 advantage. But Buffalo couldn't get any other pucks past Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard and Dylan Larkin's goal with 4:06 left proved to be insurance for the Wings.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Red Wings 3, Sabres 1