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'The Sabres dress in KeyBank Center and walk over to HarborCenter with most of their gear on for practice, usually using the tunnel in the arena pavilion that connects the two facilities. Ryan O'Reilly has made the quick jaunt even easier – by converting his hockey skates to roller skates with clip-on wheels.' … [Read more...] about O’Reilly has a speedy mode of transport to practice

'"Any player who contributes offensively, you just feel better about yourself," coach Phil Housley said. "It's good to see that they had a good game."' … [Read more...] about It’s just a start, but Sabres’ Pominville has the finish Eichel needs

'"It's definitely different, that's for sure," said Sabres center Evan Rodrigues. "You can't play with your stick up in the air anymore. It's got to be on the ice. Anything around the hands is going to get called.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Crackdown on slashing; Bailey must forecheck; outdoor tickets

'The star center set up two goals during regulation and scored the winner in overtime, beating goaltender Casey DeSmith with an unassisted goal just 25 seconds into the extra session. Eichel used Evander Kane as a decoy during the two-on-one, then cleanly found the net from inside the right circle.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 4, Penguins 3 (OT)

'"He's been terrific, not only in this game," coach Phil Housley said in KeyBank Center. "His work ethic has been really, really good. You could see tonight he's very poised with the puck. His lateral movement is really good. He had some quality chances. He made a heck of a play on that first goal."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rodrigues hopes increased speed gives him a leg up

'High on the wall of the dressing room, above the door that leads to the video area, is a giant stuffed buffalo head. It's visible from everywhere inside the round room, and it overlooks everything.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Stuffed buffalo watches dressing room; Pu impresses

'"I made a lot of decisions over the last couple years about making money," Moses admitted. "That's great and I'm happy for what I did. But I was watching the Cup playoffs and really hadn't made a serious effort to play in the NHL in my career ... I want to give myself a real chance and see where it ends up."' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Back from the KHL, Moses looks for another shot

'Sabres starting goaltender Robin Lehner faced just 16 shots during the opening two periods, stopping 14. Linus Ullmark played the third period and stopped all 10 shots he faced.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Hurricanes 3, Sabres 2 (OT)

'He explained staying at home will enable the post-game show to be a full 30 minutes. When the team is on the road, the post-game shows often have to be cut so the TV performers can catch the team plane.' … [Read more...] about Biron, Duff staying home to work Sabres road games

'"It's new coaches, new management, so I think it's fresh start for everyone," Girgensons said in HarborCenter. "You can't come in thinking that you have a spot. You have to prove it in the practice, off the ice, so I think it's good for everyone."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Girgensons seizing chance at expanded role

'After just three days of training camp, Buffalo will open its exhibition schedule. The Sabres will welcome the Carolina Hurricanes to Key Bank Center at 7 p.m. (WGR-AM 550). Tickets range from $22 to $45, though they were at low as $6 on StubHub.com.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Buffalo to split into game, scrimmage groups; Scandella sits

'"We're trying to get our guys used to some sort of lines, but I'm sure there's going to be changes," Housley said in HarborCenter. "Hopefully, we can find a combination or two that works and give them the best opportunity to succeed."' … [Read more...] about Reading between the Sabres’ lines as forwards start quickly at camp

'"Things can turn around quickly, especially when you get new management, new coaches and everything," he said in HarborCenter.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Pouliot sees potential for growth; Antipin a quick study

'"It takes a lot of pressure off Risto, for sure," McCabe said. "A guy playing 27, 28 minutes a night, it's hard on your body. I know he would never say he wants to play less because he wants to be to be out there every shift just because of the competitor he is, but to have that depth on the back end is huge."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ blue-liners embrace theory that best defense is a good offense

'"The mindset of a lot of guys is we're moving in the right direction," the center said. "Whether they do (name a captain) or not, it doesn't really affect us. We made our changes, and we know what we need to do now. I think it's going to be a lot better either way.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: O’Reilly sounds like a captain; injured Nylander is ‘week-to-week’