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'"I think if you look at my last two years when I'm out playing my best and I do get moved to center, it elevates my game. It kinda forces me to move," Reinhart said Friday morning after practice in KeyBank Center before the Sabres hosted the New York Islanders.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Reinhart looking confident at center

'The Sabres appeared to have one objective for their preseason finale: Don't get hurt. It failed as Zach Bogosian left early in the third period Friday. The reason wasn't immediately available. "Our doctors are going to take a look at him tonight," coach Phil Housley said in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Islanders 3, Sabres 1

'"It's pretty crazy," said Jordan Nolan, who now lives across the border in St. Catharines, Ont. "Obviously a lot of memories here and friends and family in the area. To come back here after so many years and my father has been here a few times, it's pretty interesting. It's funny the way it works out."' … [Read more...] about Jordan Nolan grateful for chance to continue family ties with Sabres

'"It was a good team to play against, really good players," said Antipin, who easily understood a reporter's questions Thursday after practice in KeyBank Center and was able to put together steady responses as he continues to learn English. "It was an interesting game. Lot of fun. Every game I'm feeling more comfortable."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: First preseason goal another step forward for Antipin

'The 6-foot-1, 215-pound Deslauriers looked to be the strong, domineering forward to patrol the ice for the Sabres. Then Wednesday afternoon, the team claimed Nolan, son of former coach Ted Nolan, off waivers from Los Angeles. Nolan, a 6-foot-3, 219-pound winger, plays a similar gritty game and will challenge Deslauriers for that role on the roster.' … [Read more...] about Fighting for a roster spot familiar territory for Deslauriers

'"You know, I take pride playing on the defensive side and I take pride in playing penalty kill, but who doesn't like to be in the offense? Who doesn't like jumping up into the play and having your name on the score sheet every once in a while? That's fun. When you're a kid growing up, that's what you play for. You play to get points. It does add an element of fun to it and I … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Josh Gorges carving out new role on the blue line

'Buffalo answered the first two goals the Penguins scored, but gave up a late goal in the second and two early goals in the third to drop its third straight preseason game.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Pittsburgh 5, Sabres 4

'As expected, there is competition at right wing as the Sabres move toward their final cuts. Kyle Okposo and Jason Pominville have spots. Seth Griffith, Bailey and Baptiste are trying to earn the other two.' … [Read more...] about Right wing remains in flux as Sabres wait on players to claim spots

'"You see the response from the natural disasters that have happened, people helping out each other. It doesn’t matter if you're black, white or anything. You're in there to help people. We need to come together."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Okposo hopes for tolerance as political debates extend into sports

'The Sabres practiced the power play as they prepared to visit Pittsburgh on Wednesday. Housley challenged the two units to shoot, and he counted 20 shots in a four-minute span.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Power play gets its shot; Fedun leaves after puck to ear

'"You try to play to your strengths. Skating. Trying to get up in the play," Bogosian said. "Even if you're up in the play and you don't get the puck, you're still doing something. You're drawing attention to you that might open up someone else. Anytime you can get at least four in the rush, I think it's going to be good for us offensively."' … [Read more...] about Bogosian ready to build on a fresh opportunity

'"I mean there's still some opportunity for position," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "We're still going to try to put guys in different spots these last two games."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Top lines taking shape

'Over the last three seasons, Josefson went 10 for 18 with four game-winners. Among players with at least 10 attempts, he's fifth in the league in that stretch at 55.5 percent.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Josefson could be key option in shootouts

'The Sabres goalie was clearly more aggressive than normal during a 3-1 loss to Toronto. He made a point of challenging shooters at every opportunity, skating outside the crease to take away angles and force quicker decisions.' … [Read more...] about Increase in speed, aggressiveness evident with Sabres’ Lehner

'The Sabres have 36 players left on their camp roster.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Cutting 11 brings roster to 36 players; Bailey embraces penalty-kill work