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'The South Buffalo native signed with Rochester to get his wife and three young children close to home, so it’s possible he wouldn’t have reported to the Checkers.' … [Read more...] about Kennedy’s winding road leads back to Sabres’ organization

'“Whether it is his distinguished military service or highly impressive track record in the world of business, Vinnie has proved throughout his life that he knows how to be a leader and deliver major results in the face of any challenge,” Trump said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Trump tabs Panthers owner to lead Army

'“He’s starting to realize his potential, realize how good he is, and he wants to be the guy,” the Buffalo defenseman said. “He wants to be the best, and you see that in his drive and how he prepares, how he practices when he gets on the ice."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ristolainen wants to be the best, is on his way

'The Buffalo native signed a minor-league deal with the Amerks on Saturday but was claimed on waivers by Carolina. On Sunday, the Hurricanes loaned the 30-year-old forward to the Amerks.' … [Read more...] about Carolina assigns Kennedy to Rochester

'“Having a healthy back end for the first time this year is nice,” defenseman Cody Franson said. “Unfortunately we came up a point shy, but there’s a couple good things we can take away from it.”' … [Read more...] about Finally healthy again, Sabres’ blue-liners ready to defend

'Kennedy, the South Buffalo native who played for the Sabres from 2008 to 2010, was set to sign a minor-league contract with Rochester on Saturday, sources told The Buffalo News. Kennedy, however, needed to clear waivers to join the Americans. The Hurricanes, who hosted the Sabres on Saturday night, put in a claim on the 30-year-old.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Reunion with Tim Kennedy thwarted

'Lee Stempniak and Sebastian Aho scored in the shootout for the Hurricanes. Sam Reinhart and Jack Eichel failed to find the net.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Hurricanes 2, Sabres 1 (SO)

'"I just don’t think we were very good in the first period," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. "They played last night, we expected that to be their best period, their biggest period, their biggest push and it was. We just didn’t handle it very well. I think Robin kept us in it and we were fortunate to keep it at 1-0. He made five or six really good saves in the first period and … [Read more...] about It’s not pretty, but the Sabres are finding ways to win

'"It's a huge win. It's a long season," Okposo said after the 3-2 victory. "You're going to have some different games, some games where you're not at your best and you've got to find a way to win those. That's the sign of a good team, what good teams do. ... Find a way to win that game. The way we came out in the third period, that was pretty good."' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Okposo knows what it will take

'“When I see those guys, we always reminisce a little bit,” McCabe said. “It’s something special. It’s something you can’t get taken away from you.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: McCabe recalls USA days; Carolina hot

'With 10:48 left in the third period Johnny Boychuk drilled Jack Eichel in the back in the Islanders' zone. Boychuck was given a two-minute penalty for boarding and Eichel stayed out for the first part of the power play. Eichel was missing from the bench after his power play shift and Sabres coach Dan Bylsma confirmed after the game he was taken off the ice by the NHL … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Sabres 3, Islanders 2 (OT)

'Buffalo will play five games in eight days leading up to Christmas, and all the meetings will have an impact on the Eastern Conference standings...'. … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Christmas wish: Head to holiday on winning streak

'The Sabres have had their full complement of defensemen just eight times this season. It hasn’t happened since Nov. 1, but it is possible coach Dan Bylsma will have everyone at his disposal Friday when the New York Islanders visit KeyBank Center. Eight blue-liners practiced Thursday, which should give Bylsma choices of which six to dress.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Healthy defense; USA Hockey camp opens

'"He's felt good on the ice, felt comfortable skating," said coach Dan Bylsma. "He's gone through progression minus his teammates. You have to get into practice. There is some reaction and movement with the drills" in the morning skate. "That's a progression for him. Full practice would be super beneficial in seeing where he's at with his knee."' … [Read more...] about Full practice the next big step for Bogosian

'“You get the second, third, fourth goal, and you forget about the mistake you make,” coach Dan Bylsma said after a 6-3 victory over Los Angeles. “When you’re getting one or less goals a game, every mistake is magnified. We had a few of those kerfuffles that cause goals in a game against a good team. I think you start to squeeze the stick a little bit and wonder where this was … [Read more...] about Make no mistake, goals allow Sabres to overcome miscues