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'"We're missing some big pieces but there's no excuses," Murray said during a press-box meeting with reporters during the first intermission. "The guys that are on the ice, they want to win. They're not sitting there going, 'Well, we have to wait for these guys to get back.' They want to win. I'm going to continue to judge these players every day and then act accordingly."' … [Read more...] about With new contract in hand, Murray enters toughest stretch as Sabres GM

'“Well, I don’t know exactly what he has but I don’t think it’s as bad as mine was,” Lehner said when asked about Eichel’s injury. “In the beginning it’s just taking of yourself. Relaxing. You don’t want to do things too early in this thing because you might shoot yourself in the foot a little bit. We have good people and personnel here. He’s a young guy. He obviously has some … [Read more...] about Lehner knows the frustration of a high ankle sprain

'"My thoughts are just like every other Sabres fan: You’re just like, aww man," Ryan said. "And we’re so bummed out because – I speak for the entire Sabres fan base – we were really looking forward to it. We think it’s going to be good year and all that, and it still very well could be. But man, it’s unfortunate because the kid’s a super player and [I was] really looking … [Read more...] about Rex Ryan adds Jack Eichel to injury report, sends condolences to Sabres fans

'Kane was speeding toward a puck in the corner along with Montreal’s Alexei Emelin with 11.3 seconds left in the second period. The defenseman gave Kane a shove in an attempt to gain an edge, and Kane went down. He slid into the boards at a high rate of speed, with his entire left side crashing into the end of the rink.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Canadiens 4, Sabres 1

'“Circumstances didn’t look good,” left wing Marcus Foligno said. “Of course, it’s Jack Eichel, so it’s tough. You never want to see that happen to anyone, but especially a player who means so much to your team.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ high hopes take a big hit with Eichel injury

'But can the Sabres withstand such a long-term loss of their star player? No chance. Under that scenario, that would be season over before it starts.' … [Read more...] about Without injured Eichel, Sabres have big challenge awaiting

'“He caught a nasty bug, as we're seeing now,” coach Michel Therrien said Wednesday in Montreal. “It's too bad, but there's nothing we can do about it. That's hockey. There will be setbacks.”' … [Read more...] about Price out for Habs; Bylsma believes in D

'“I expect some playoff hockey in Buffalo,” Ristolainen said Tuesday. “We have a great team, some good additions in the summertime. It’s going to be an exciting year.”' … [Read more...] about With contract out of way, Ristolainen’s focus is returning Sabres to playoffs

'The good news for the Sabres was the reappearance of defensemen Dmitry Kulikov and Zach Bogosian. Kulikov skated with the team for the first time since suffering a butt bruise Sept. 30. Bogosian strained his groin Sept. 29. Both are expected to play Thursday.' … [Read more...] about O’Reilly, Okposo could miss opener; Eichel moves on power play

'“You look at the injuries we’re dealing with right now ... and we’ve still got a deep lineup,” Sabres captain Brian Gionta said on Sunday morning in KeyBank Center. “Add those pieces back into it and I really like our depth.' … [Read more...] about Preseason injuries reveal a surprising depth in the Sabres organization

'Robin Lehner – The goaltender is aware fans still don’t know what to make of him. He couldn’t prove himself last season because of a concussion and bad ankle. During limited appearances, he showed he could stop the puck and fight opponents. It’s clear a fire burns inside him. A few hot streaks can show the city what he’s all about.' … [Read more...] about 10 elements vital to the Sabres’ season

'“I’m not nervous,” Nylander said of the upcoming roster cuts which will determine where he begins the 2016-17 season. “I’m just thinking about working hard in practice and stuff like that. Just getting ready for the season. That’s what I’m thinking about.”' … [Read more...] about Nylander hoping for a permanent spot in the Sabres’ Swedish corner

'"Kulikov and Bogosian skated today as did Ryan O’Reilly," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. "Some good progression on Bogosian and Kulikov. The rest has done Ryan well. Going to have rest for him tomorrow as well and see where he’s at come Tuesday for practice."' … [Read more...] about Bogosian and Kulikov close to return for Sabres

'In order for the Buffalo Sabres to make the leap from respectability to playoff contender, that confidence needs to permeate the dressing room. They need to know they can handle heavyweights such as Pittsburgh, Tampa Bay and Chicago. They need to believe it every time they skate on the ice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres preview: Why the playoffs could be within reach

'The Sabres insist they're poised to get back there but they've done the easy part, tanking to 54 points to get Jack Eichel and improving in one year to 81. It's much tougher to go from 81 to, say, the 95 that coach Dan Bylsma openly spoke of over the summer as a goal for this club.' … [Read more...] about Parched: Buffalo sports fans yearn for a sip of playoff tonic