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'Michael John “BoBo” Boland, of Grand Island, a former defenseman for the Buffalo Sabres, died Sunday in Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital in Amherst after a period of declining health. He was 62.' … [Read more...] about Mike Boland, 62, former Buffalo Sabres defenseman

'Yet it is happening again and again and again. At times Monday, it looked like the Sabres were giving pucks away just to get more work defending two-on-ones.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ early season summary: ‘We’re just doing a lot of things wrong’

'It's only taken us three games to clearly deduce that, in fact, it wasn't all Dan Bylsma's fault. Even though the denizens of the dressing room at One Seymour H. Knox III Plaza wanted you to believe backward coaching was what last season was about.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres’ big names are coming up woefully small

'"It just seemed like they had a lot of jam. They were tenacious on the pucks," Johnson said. "They just seemed to capitalize on a lot of our mistakes. There are obviously areas you need to tighten up on and at this level if you make the littlest mistake, teams take advantage of it. For the most part it has to be tight. I don't know how to explain that to be honest. They were … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Defense leaving the goalies out to dry

'The Sabres allowed four short-handed goals in 82 games last season. They gave up their fourth with 5:23 gone in the second, allowing the Devils to take a 3-1 lead.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Devils 6, Sabres 2

'Let's Dough Buffalo! is a "cookie hat trick," the company said: cookie dough ice cream with crushed cookie swirls and cookie dough pieces.' … [Read more...] about ‘Let’s Dough Buffalo!’ is Perry’s newest Sabres flavor

'"Anytime you put a new system in, sure it's going to take some getting use to, but in saying that there's things (Saturday) night that had nothing to do with the system or anything like that," Sabres forward Kyle Okposo said. "It was just our decision-making as a team and our lack of battle and their elevated level of battle. They did a really good job of making decisions … [Read more...] about Devil in the details as the Sabres prepare to host New Jersey

'"It's starting to get more comfortable," Nolan said about speaking out on issues impacting First Nations communities. "I think a lot of young Native kids may look up to me and see me as a role model, so it's important for me to stand up for what I believe in and for issues that are important for me. It's about being a good role model and example for our youth.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Nolan gets comfortable with being a First Nations role model

'As short-handed goal after short-handed goal appeared on the scoreboard Saturday, the Sabres put together a lowlight reel on how not to play with the man-advantage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres come up short in big way, especially on power play

'"I was really touched by the support I received from the organization here, from all the guys, coaching staff, Garth," Okposo said Saturday in Barclays Center. "It was pretty special to me, and I'm just happy that it's behind me and I can move on and play hockey with no concerns."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Okposo thankful for Isles’ concern, talks Tavares; Moulson competes for time

'The Isles feasted on Buffalo. It was a six-course meal, one the crowd ate up.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Islanders 6, Sabres 3

'"I knew I would be a top guy here and I had to buy into the Rebel system as soon as I got back," said Hagel, who is an alternate captain for Red Deer. "I thought I did a good job with that. I stuck to my game and good things will happen if I continue to do that.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Prospects Report: Quick start for Brandon Hagel with Red Deer

'As important as it was to get shots, even better for Buffalo was who took them and where...'. … [Read more...] about Exhibit A is shot in the arm for Sabres’ offense

'"We had some good looks," Housley said in KeyBank Center. "We had some things that almost transpired into some scoring chances. I thought our guys were really smart about maintaining possession and not giving it up.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Keeping puck in OT; Scandella healthy; Moulson in

'The rating was almost 50 percent higher than the 7.4 rating for last season's opener, a 4-1 loss to Montreal in a game that star Jack Eichel was out with an injury. The Sabres averaged a 6.2 rating for the entire 2016-17 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres opener rating up about 50 percent from year ago