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'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

'"I definitely heard it being pretty loud when I went out," Pominville said. "That was a pretty cool moment, for sure. I didn't really know what to expect from me getting booed when we had shootouts here when I was with Minnesota.' … [Read more...] about Aside from losing in shootout, a nearly perfect night for Sabres’ Pominville

'There have been good moments in other Octobers too. But you throw in Thursday's loss and the Sabres are 11-30-5 in October since 2013. Since 2010, they're 20-41-7. And none of that includes the 3-6-1 start to the 2013 lockout season, which opened on Jan. 20.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Plenty to see, even if it was another October loss

'"I didn't stop it. It hit the post," Lehner immediately corrected. "You know it's no secret. I struggled last year with it. I'm trying to move forward. It takes some guts to get out of this hole in the shootouts but you know what, I can't pout about it. I'm working on it and obviously it's not working yet, but hopefully it will come.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: New season brings same troubles to Lehner in the shootout

'Happy return: Aside from the expected roar for Jack Eichel, Pominville received the loudest ovation during pregame introductions. He gave the fans more reasons to cheer with the first goal of the season.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Canadiens 3, Sabres 2 (SO)

'Shady especially got into it, leaving one fan wondering if he was working on a new touchdown dance as he celebrated the Sabres' second goal of the game.' … [Read more...] about Bills’ LeSean McCoy, Kyle Williams spotted at Sabres season opener