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'Zach Bogosian (knee) and Dmitry Kulikov (back) are both out, and neither has played since Nov. 9. And now veteran Josh Gorges is out after taking a shot to the foot Thursday night against the New York Rangers. Even Casey Nelson is sidelined in Rochester with a neck/shoulder issue. Judging from coach Dan Bylsma's downcast mood, although there's no concrete information yet, … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: No rest on defense as injury crisis deepens

'"He’s a great young talent," said Cody Franson, his defensive partner for the afternoon. "He’s a good kid. He stepped in and played very well tonight. That’s not easy to do coming out of juniors. He did very well tonight. He was very easy to play with."' … [Read more...] about Guhle proves he can play in the NHL

'“It was just good to get the first one out of the way,” Kane said in KeyBank Center. “When you have multiple games together and you don’t score, being a goal-scorer that’s a slump. I feel I have an opportunity to score every game, so it was just nice to get it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Kane finally scores; Gorges out

'"I don’t think we had glaring, clear-cut chances that he kind of robbed us on," Sabres captain Brian Gionta said. "We got some pucks to the net, and he made the first save. We’ve got to do a better job of getting the ones after that."' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Bruins 2, Sabres 1

'“Anders Nilsson is courageous beyond the understanding of many,” Davis said via email. “He is taking a risk on multiple fronts and is standing up for something that he believes in, knowing the backlash that could come his way. He's my hero.”' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: Nilsson proudly waves pride flag

'The Sabres have given up a power-play goal in six of their last eight games and have fallen to 29th in the NHL at 76.6 percent. They killed off their first 18 penalties at home this season, but opponents have gone 5 for their last 10 in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Bruins will again test Sabres’ struggling PK units

'"As a group we know where we can get to if we have a bit of a charge," Eichel said after Friday's practice in HarborCenter. "We've talked to each other and as a team about it. These are the times where you need to rattle off a few wins in a row and put yourself in the picture. This is what good teams do.' … [Read more...] about Eichel’s next task: Extend Sabres’ winning streak

'Guhle was a surprising snub for Team Canada's entry to the upcoming World Junior Championships. He nearly made the Sabres out of training camp last season before being sidelined with a concussion suffered on a hit by Dion Phaneuf during an exhibition game in Toronto. He was again impressive in summer development camp and training camp but the Sabres opted to return him to … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Guhle on emergency basis

'“I didn’t realize what kind of a difference-maker he was,” Falk said after Eichel led Buffalo to a 4-3 victory over the New York Rangers. “I knew that he could affect the game somewhat, but the way he’s skating, the way he has puck control out there, ultimately it leads to our team puck control, and it’s a big difference.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ newcomers learn Eichel is real deal

'“To be honest, I heard the boos, but it took me a second to realize they were intended for me," Vesey said in a quiet visitors' dressing room afterward. "It’s not a big deal. After the first shift, it was nothing. Fans seemed to be pretty into it. It was the first time. Hopefully, it will subside. It didn’t bother me.”' … [Read more...] about Bucky Gleason: Buffalo fans jeer Vesey, cheer Sabres in 4-3 win

'What essentially served as Home Opener II provided the goodies that coach Dan Bylsma, everyone in the Sabres' dressing room and everyone in the stands were hoping to see in October.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Welcome back, hockey season

'"We really had a rebound game from Ottawa," Foligno said. "We still feel like the effort’s always there every night but we were just on the bad end of some things. Again resiliency and hard work, that’s what our line’s about. Making sure that we’re shutting down their players five-on-five. We did that tonight."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Bounce-back game for the third line

'The Sabres improved to 4-1-1 in their last six games. They are 3-0-1 in the last four in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Sabres 4, Rangers 3

'McCormick and Mike Downie, brother of the lead singer for the Tragically Hip, will be at North Park Theatre on Friday night for a one-time showing of “The Secret Path.” The animated film, which features music from Gord Downie, tells the story of Chanie Wenjack, a 12-year-old boy who died from hunger and exposure in 1966 while fleeing the Cecilia Jeffrey Indian Residential … [Read more...] about Sabres’ McCormick helping share Gord Downie’s story

'“I mean, I’m not really sure why,” Eichel said when asked about the prospect of fans booing Vesey. “He was a free agent. It’s his own decision to make a decision where he wants to play. If any of us were in his situation I’m sure a lot would go into a decision like that. Obviously would have loved to have him in Buffalo but he made a decision and obviously he’s happy with that … [Read more...] about Boston boys Eichel and Vesey meet for the first time in Buffalo