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'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’

'"We've talked about playing aggressive offensively, but we need to play aggressive defensively," Housley said. "The days are gone when a guy makes a breakout pass and the D just watches the rush go up and play. They have to get up in the play, not only to maybe join the rush and add to the attack, but be in the offensive zone being able to keep pucks in, or else you're going … [Read more...] about Sabres see chance to do something special as they arrive at camp

'"If you look at what I've done, it hasn't been a whole lot: two mediocre seasons on a losing team," Eichel said in KeyBank Center. "We just need to be better as a group this year, and I think everyone went home with the right mindset that we wanted to get better and head into this season, hit the ground running."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel eager to assert himself, says he has a ‘lot to prove’

'"I'm excited for Evander Kane," said new coach Phil Housley. "He's a big piece to the puzzle here in Buffalo. Just like all the other players, I'm excited to see where they're going to be at starting tomorrow and into the first exhibition game."' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Shifty eyes of Kane focus on a key year of his career

'"We are going to play guys that played wing and put them at center, and guys that played center put them at wing," Housley said Thursday in KeyBank Center. "We want to try different combinations, try to find the right mix.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Reinhart to play some center; Okposo says thanks

'But coach Phil Housley said he'll try Reinhart at center, which opens up a spot on Eichel's right wing. Since there wasn't a consistent left winger last season, it appears both positions are up for grabs.' … [Read more...] about Five Things to Watch as Sabres open training camp