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'The Kings entered the game 0 for 16 on the power play for the season but were 3 for 3 in this one, including two conversions in the third period. The Sabres came in 13 of 14 on the penalty kill and went 0 for 3.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Kings 4, Sabres 2

'Chris Hajt was working as an assistant with the Los Angeles Kings' American Hockey League affiliate when the Sabres asked for permission to interview him in early July. Hajt grew up in the Northtowns, and his parents still live in Williamsville. The opportunity to come home was so immense that Hajt told only his wife, parents and one of his three sisters about the interview. … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: Chris Hajt feels at home coaching his father’s longtime team

'"We haven't had many bounce goals, battling goals," said center Ryan O'Reilly, still looking for his first goal of the season. "So it's an issue. Forwards need to get to the net more and 'D' need to get the puck there quicker. You look at me struggling now and I'm not going to break through on a breakaway. It's going to have to be greasy. I have to find a way to do something … [Read more...] about Bad time for struggling Sabres to hit the ice at Staples Center

'There's going to be no shinny Saturday night in Staples Center. Iafallo, the surprise of training camp for the Kings, will be living a dream as the fourth game of his NHL career will be the first against his hometown Sabres. And he'll be doing it as the left winger on the top line with two-time Stanley Cup champions Anze Kopitar and Dustin Brown.' … [Read more...] about Finding a home on Kings’ top line, Eden’s Alex Iafallo is pumped to meet Sabres

'I want to close this story with just one request of the Sabres for all of the fans everywhere who share my devotion: Win just one Stanley Cup while I’m still around. Please. Just one.' … [Read more...] about My View: Diehard Sabres fan has only one request

'"We've got to just figure a way to be sick of losing," said Jack Eichel. "I know I'm sick of losing. There's a lot of guys that are sick of losing. There's a difference between playing hard and playing hard and smart. We've got to execute our game all the way through the lineup, myself included."' … [Read more...] about Frustration mounting as Sabres fail again in bid for first win

'"It takes a lot of mental adjustment and that's what this game is," Gorges said in SAP Center. "Physically you do what you can and keep yourself in shape but it's how you perceive the game every day, how you come to the rink every day and it's not an easy thing to do."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Housley hopes Gorges can bring calm to reeling ‘D’ corps

'Dominance fading away: The Sabres lost for the second straight season here after beating the Sharks on their home ice for five straight trips. Until those two losses, Buffalo had been on a 12-1-1 run against the Sharks since 2005.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sharks 3 , Sabres 2

'"I think you change the lines to try and get other guys going or maybe there's some chemistry that you're looking for. And that's why we made that change today," Housley said. "They could change tomorrow, but we'll try these combinations moving forward."' … [Read more...] about Sam Reinhart moves back to wing as Sabres shuffle lines

'"Offensively, they've struggled big-time but it's been great to see the way the defense has played," Couture said of the Bills after the Sharks' skated Thursday at their practice facility, Solar4America Ice. "Younger rookies have been great on defense and the team has exceeded my expectations. It was hard to see three wins in the first five games at all, but they've made it … [Read more...] about From the other coast, Sharks’ Couture impressed by Bills’ defense

'"Right now, if you look at San Jose, they're sort of in the same predicament that we are," Sabres coach Phil Housley said after his team practiced in HarborCenter Wednesday morning. "It's going to be a tough game. I'm sure they're not happy with their game, just like we're not happy with ours. … It's good that guys can get out on the road, hopefully bond together, but we've … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: San Jose first stop on West Coast trip

'The former goaltender could have been valuable offering his insights on the play of Robin Lehner and Chad Johnson during the Sabres' two recent lopsided losses in which the goalies were left defenseless in dealing with multiple 2-on-1 rushes by opponents.' … [Read more...] about Biron set to return to Sabres’ broadcasts on Saturday

'For someone who wants to be mentioned as an MVP candidate, he simply can't have outings like Monday's 6-2 loss to New Jersey.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Mailbag Extra: O’Reilly, Eichel and the need to do better

'Then last season had its unwatchable moments. This season has already had them, too. Fans are quickly moving back to "show me you're worth it" mode, and the players have only themselves to blame.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Mailbag: New team, same problems as fans ask inevitable questions

'"I am slightly more experienced than a lot of players with the games I've played as a pro," Moses said. "But I really haven't come close to having a full season over here yet. I have a lot to learn about the day-to-day lifestyle, how to take care of my body over the course of a longer season. I can learn from some of these guys, however I think I can help the young guys … [Read more...] about Sabres Prospects: Steve Moses embracing his new AHL adventure