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'"I think it's a big challenge," Bylsma admitted. "We're contemplating the success of our season or the lack thereof and the disappointment of not being in a playoff run right now, or playoff opportunity. In some aspects, you are thinking backwards at this point in time and not thinking forward. That's kind of the result of where we're at right now in the standings, where we're … [Read more...] about Judgment time coming for Bylsma as Sabres hit final weekend

'"It's definitely surreal," Malone, 21, said in BB&T Center. "Hanging out with these guys who have played here all year, it's really cool to see what they're going through. Talking to those guys it's helping me get adjusted here and I'm looking forward to this."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: WNY native Malone makes ‘surreal’ NHL debut

'The Sabres suffered a 3-0 loss to the Florida Panthers Saturday night in BB&T Center and could drop to the division basement by virtue of their game Sunday at Tampa Bay and results elsewhere.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Panthers 3, Sabres 0

'“We’ve got to get back to the accountability of performing on the ice.”' … [Read more...] about Lehner wants Sabres to earn their playing time

'“I had four bad periods,” McCabe said in HarborCenter. “In this league, if you’re not performing you’re not going to play.”' … [Read more...] about Confidence back, Sabres’ McCabe won’t lose sleep over benching

'“We were asking about him when we were in Buffalo, and it was probably quiet for a point and for a reason,” Islanders coach Doug Weight told the New York media. “We’re praying for him. He’s a wonderful person.' … [Read more...] about Okposo illness a ‘cloud’ for Sabres as they hit final weekend

'The Sabres could not yet confirm the report.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Okposo reportedly released; Guhle joins Amerks; Foligno done

'“Careers are short in this game,” the Sabres center said. “To do it two years in a row and not go anywhere, not get any better, it’s pathetic. It’s so frustrating.' … [Read more...] about After Sabres’ ‘pathetic’ season, O’Reilly looking for internal fix

'A neuro intensive care unit comprises an area of the hospital devoted to a team of specially trained physicians, nurses, therapists and other professionals. They are outfitted with equipment to assess, monitor and treat patients with disorders or injuries of the brain or spinal cord.' … [Read more...] about Questions, answers as Sabres’ Kyle Okposo lands in neuro ICU

'After coach Dan Bylsma admitted to being “very concerned” about Okposo’s health, word came that the 28-year-old had been admitted to the Neuro Surgical ICU at Buffalo General Medical Center. Paul Hamilton of WGR-AM 550 first reported the story, which The Buffalo News confirmed.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send support to Kyle Okposo, who’s hospitalized and in intensive care

'"It's very upsetting," said Ryan O'Reilly. "This city deserves a winning team and it's an organization that deserves a winning team. We underachieved and we're all disappointed."' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Lots of good-byes, but how many hellos come October?

'In two straight games, Jake McCabe whiffed on a pass and the puck ended up in his net. He ended up in the press box because of it.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: McCabe scratched; Eichel rained out

'Goaltender Robin Lehner made 31 saves as the Sabres snapped the Canadiens' five-game winning streak.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Sabres 2, Canadiens 1

'“They’re very supportive fans,” goaltender Robin Lehner said Tuesday. “They deserve better. They deserve better than what they’ve got.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres embarrassed they haven’t given fans good times

'“It’s something the whole world looks forward to, us included,” Eichel said in KeyBank Center. “In terms of trying to grow our game, I think it could have been a good opportunity for us and usually is. I think it’s a good way to bring our country together.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Olympic thoughts; Okposo still ill