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'"Basically sitting in a hotel room for 2 1/2 straight days is not good stuff," Okposo said after the morning skate in T-Mobile Arena. "It's good to feel like a human being again being out and about and resuming normal activities."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Okposo back in lineup, Nylander getting closer to AHL return

'The Golden Knights continue to be one of the biggest stories in the NHL's first month. The Sabres continue to be one the league's biggest mysteries.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Golden Knights 5, Sabres 4 (OT)

'Senior forward Judd Peterson had two assists in the Huskies 6-3 win over Alaska on Friday then set up the game-winning goal on Saturday to help his team earn the series sweep.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Prospects: Quick start for Borgen, Peterson with St. Cloud State

'"This community is still hurting, really hurting," said Brian Blessing, the longtime Buffalo television broadcaster who has been a sport talk radio host here since 2005. "It's not one of these things that happened from afar. It was in your backyard. When this first happened, people are still walking around in a funk and now you're trying to talk sports on the radio, but what … [Read more...] about Hockey helps the healing as tourists, expats hit Vegas for Sabres’ first visit

'"Those Buffalo fans will be out. I know that," said McNabb. "It's different because you know there will be a lot of tourists. Especially Original Six teams and other places that have been around a while. But our fans are loud. They've been tremendous for us. The city is really behind us and we want to give that back to them."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Carrier, McNabb thrilled by Golden Knights’ fast start

'"It feels great but I have to tip my hat to the guys in that locker room," Housley said after the Sabres gave their rookie bench boss No. 1 in the NHL with a 3-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks. "The guys really gutted it out to get a win tonight."' … [Read more...] about For Sabres and Housley, win No. 1 is a huge relief

'Kyle Okposo missed his second straight game with the flu but the Sabres are hopeful he will play Tuesday night in Las Vegas. "He's feeling better," said coach Phil Housley. "He's able to keep some food down, rode the bike today. He's moving in a good direction."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Ducks’ Miller on the mend, Okposo close to returning

'Benoit Pouliot's fluky goal with 31.3 seconds left in the second period snapped a tie and lifted the Sabres to the victory. Chad Johnson made 25 saves in net to earn the first win in his second tour of duty as a Buffalo goaltender and Johan Larsson's empty-net goal with 23.4 seconds left clinched it.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 3, Ducks 1

'"It stinks," Lehner said flatly. "But we've just got to move right on."' … [Read more...] about At crunch time, Kings crown reeling Sabres

'"We finished eighth that year and it was an incredible playoff run where I felt like we were almost destined to win the Stanley Cup that year," Nolan said Saturday prior to the Sabres' game against the Kings. "That final game, we had the big power play and guys were almost waiting for the game to end so we could get going and celebrate.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Nolan back at the scene of his greatest night in the NHL

'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