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'“It’s an awesome feeling scoring goals,” said Quinn, who last connected March 24 against New Jersey. “Me being out for so long, you’re thinking about that a lot, getting that first one when you’re back. So it was nice to get.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: First goal is big milestone on Jack Quinn’s road back from Achilles injury

'"I thought we owed one to ourselves," said Tuch, who had four assists to help the Sabres avoid a three-game losing streak. "We owed one to our coaching staff. They come in and work really hard for us each and every day. There might have been a disconnect and a couple issues here and there with how we were playing, what our game plan was and what our mentality was, but that … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres’ strategic shift produces 9 goals in ‘statement’ win over Leafs

'This was as close to a must-win December game as you’ll see.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres use the fuel of a visit by the Leafs to show they have Don Granato’s back

'“We have to play fearless and to our identity and we seem to do that against the Leafs most nights,” said Tuch, who has five goals and six points in the last three meetings with Toronto. “They bring a lot of firepower. If their top guys score one or two goals, we have to come back and score three or four and we’ve been able to do that.”' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: The Leafs are coming to town and that provides ‘instant urgency’ for reeling Sabres

'It was the first time in a week that Skinner had skated with the team because he’s been working his way back from an upper-body injury that he suffered when he was checked into the boards by Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon in Denver.' … [Read more...] about Sabres finally healthier up front with Jeff Skinner, Jordan Greenway close to returning

'The scene was ugly. The Sabres were trailing 7-1 with 12:05 left in the second period. Fans bellowed Bronx cheers.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Boos erupt from crowd as Blue Jackets embarrass Sabres 9-4

'When Adams woke up Tuesday, the Sabres’ general manager was running a team that was seventh in the Atlantic Division and 14th in the Eastern Conference. The fans didn’t expect that to happen. Neither did the GM.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: GM Kevyn Adams shares fans’ pain, but Sabres’ plan feels on the brink yet again

'“I think that was the biggest thing in this recovery was kind of not pushing it,” Quinn said. “Just with the risk of kind of coming back too early. ... You want to do more, but you can’t really until the proper time is given.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Quinn makes season debut as Jacob Bryson clears waivers

'It goes through head coach Don Granato, who hasn’t lost this team because we see games like Friday in Vegas. But he hasn’t gotten them to play with any consistency either. After Saturday’s 2-0 loss in Arizona, the Sabres are 1-9-3 in the next game after a victory.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: There’s lots of blame to go around as Sabres can’t snap struggles

'Quinn, who suffered a torn Achilles during an off-ice workout in June, has been out of the lineup ever since but has been doing rehab skates and traveling with the team for about a month. He initially returned to practice Nov. 22 in Washington and has regularly been since on the ice since.' … [Read more...] about Jack Quinn could return to the Sabres’ lineup as soon as Tuesday night

'“With everything going on in the world today, you would think there would be a decline, but sales are strong and they’re even stronger when Buffalo teams are doing better,” Marasciulo said. “When there is an ugly loss, the topic of conversation with people at the store is, ‘It was a rough game, I don’t know if I should buy this?’”' … [Read more...] about Buffalo sports teams winning doesn’t make holiday sales, but they sure do help

'The Sabres’ .453 points percentage through 32 games is the third-worst mark in the Eastern Conference. They beat the best team in the NHL one night earlier, the defending Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights, only to lose a game in which they generated enough scoring opportunities to win.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres suffer another ‘frustrating’ loss after UPL’s game-changing mistake

'Across 21 games, Benson has four goals and 10 points while averaging 14:59 of ice time per game. His presence became even more important for Buffalo when it had to place winger Jeff Skinner on injured reserve Thursday. And, for those wondering how Benson feels about the decision, rest assured that he’s thrilled to be in the NHL less than six months after he was drafted 13th … [Read more...] about Zach Benson’s latest heroics show why Sabres elected to not send him to World Juniors

'Buffalo (13-15-3) delivered a complete performance after its brutal loss Wednesday night in Colorado to the Avalanche, but it wouldn't have happened without the stellar goaltending of Devon Levi, who made 32 saves against Vegas. Mittelstadt added his second goal, an empty-netter, to secure the win.' … [Read more...] about Devon Levi stellar in Sabres’ stunning win over defending Cup champions

'“I think he’s [capable of] more than just playing on the fourth line, killing penalties. Sees the ice really well and has offensive talent. Really composed with the puck. For me, at least, I hope they can get him in more of an offensive position because he’s a pretty damn good player.”' … [Read more...] about Still on Sabres’ fourth line, Peyton Krebs doing whatever it takes to ‘evolve’