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'Quick strike: The Leafs needed just 58 seconds of the third period and 11 seconds of their power play to take a 2-1 lead. Connor Carrick drove the left side of the Sabres' zone and banked a shot off goaltender Robin Lehner's pads. The carom went to driving Kasperi Kapanen, who hammered the puck home.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Maple Leafs 3, Sabres 1

'The Sabres took nine penalties during a 3-0 loss to Toronto, giving them 18 in the last two games. While a few calls were part of the officials' crackdown on slashing, the rest were a result of flat-footed play.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ short-handed unit has too much time to kill

'"It feels like I can play there," Ullmark said of the NHL. "I'll just make an effort down there. I just have to be very professional every day, go 100 percent and no 50s or anything because then you have guys coming underneath that want to take your spot. I've got to do the same thing. I've got to earn my spot."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Ullmark focused on growing in Rochester; Scandella returns

'Evan Rodrigues avoided one hit. The next one landed and ended his night. The Sabres left winger departed with an injury midway through the second period of Friday's 3-0 loss to Toronto.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Maple Leafs 3, Sabres 0

'"It was a great experience to be on a team with all those great players," Eichel told The Buffalo News after a recent practice in HarborCenter. "The excitement around the tournament made for a great time. In the end, a lot of us felt our tournament was cut a little bit short but it was a great way to start a hockey season and create a lot of excitement right from the … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: A year later, Eichel revels in World Cup memories

'The Sabres announced plans for a Party in the Plaza on Oct. 5 that will run from 5 to 7 p.m. in Alumni Plaza directly outside KeyBank Center, which leads up to the team's season opener against the Montreal Canadiens at 7 p.m.' … [Read more...] about Sabres set Party in the Plaza for prior to team’s season opener Oct. 5

'"I'm not looking too much into it, but if I get the chance to play with them it'd be great," the 24-year-old said in HarborCenter. "Hopefully, I can show them what I have."' … [Read more...] about Sabres giving Griffith opportunity to jump from minor-league star to NHLer

'While playing for Green Bay of the United States Hockey League in February 2011, Wilcox joined a full line brawl during a game against Omaha. He skated the length of the ice to fight Lancers goalie Todd Mathews. Wilcox earned a unanimous decision, throwing seven rights and two lefts while tossing Mathews to the ice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Wilcox’s fight does No. 32 proud; Scandella sits again; Pu in

'"It was good, sort of different emotions," Johnson said Wednesday in HarborCenter. "It was a little bit weird coming back after being gone for a year. But it felt good to get out with a lot of familiar faces. It's a new system, new philosophy and new energy with the team."' … [Read more...] about Hot for a half-season with Flames, Johnson happy to return to Sabres

'"It was really nice to finally get out there and get in a game situation," Larsson said Wednesday at HarborCenter in the wake of the Sabres' 4-3 overtime win over the Penguins in Penn State's Pegula Ice Arena. "It's been a long time and it was a great feeling. I was trying to get back into the pace, find the timing, find the areas where I was supposed to be on the ice and what … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Larsson returns, Scandella stays out

'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