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'“It’s tough,” Cal Clutterbuck said before Thursday night’s game against the Hurricanes. “I don’t know much more about it than anybody else. Obviously, the concern is just with him and his family. It’s a tough time. He’s got two young kids [ages 1 and 3] and a wife who’s obviously really concerned, as we all are."' … [Read more...] about Islanders players concerned for hospitalized ex-teammate Kyle Okposo

'A disastrous comeback of a single win in their next eight games destroyed what remained of hope to Gionta and his teammates.' … [Read more...] about Another season to forget

'"We always competed with each other. We always wanted to be better than the other, said Alexander, recalled by the Sabers, Monday morning. So much so, that sometimes one even came to blows. Every time the fight broke out, our mother became furious."' … [Read more...] about Paid competition spirit

'"We're going to have to look at each other in the mirror, starting with myself," O'Reilly said. As a leader I did not impose myself. I did not make my teammates accountable and I was not a voice on the team. It's hard. When (Kyle) Okposo came back he really helped, he took things in hand and even if we were removed from the series, he encouraged us to make changes right now. … [Read more...] about Ryan O’Reilly: “I’m sick of losing”

Habs Game Report: Solid goaltending gives Sabres 2-1 win (Montreal Gazette) In the Habs’ Room: Not as good as we can be — or have to be, Julien says (Montreal Gazette) Surprised by the Sabers (Le Journal de Montreal) Another season to forget (Le Journal de Montreal) "We can not be satisfied" -Brendan Gallagher (Le Journal de Montreal) They will have better play in series … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Montreal Coverage

'"This was a more complete game," Sabres center Ryan O'Reilly said. "I thought we did a lot of things better. We played a bit more together, we supported each other and it's a nice win. That's a good hockey team over there and we stayed strong, didn't deviate from the game plan and it's nice to see it pay off."' … [Read more...] about Sabres halt Canadiens’ five-game winning streak

'"It's a difficult thing for him to be dealing with now in this situation," Bylsma said. "Very, as a coach and a person, concerned for him and his situation."' … [Read more...] about Reports: Sabres’ Okposo hospitalized in intensive care

'"Bylsma rules Okposo out for rest of season," Buffalo News writer Mike Harrington posted on Twitter. "Team being very tight-lipped. Bylsma admits concern as a coach and just knowing player."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Okposo to miss final 3 games due to illness

Canadiens at Sabres, 7:30 p.m.: Five things you should know (Montreal Gazette) Canadiens take six-game win streak into Buffalo (The Sports Xchange) Preview: Canadiens at Sabres (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Montreal Coverage

'After the loss on Monday, Eichel didn’t mince his words about the NHL’s choice to skip South Korea. “It’s a little bit disappointing,” he said. “As a player who takes a lot of pride in representing his country and who’s done it before, I can only speak for myself. I think it’s something that the players and the NHL look forward to. As a young kid just breaking into the league … [Read more...] about Matthews, Eichel weigh in on Olympics

'“We’re brothers, and we always want to be better than each other,” William Nylander said after the morning skate. “It will be fun.”' … [Read more...] about Sibling rivalry or brotherly love when Leafs square off against Sabres?

'“Toronto was a dream come true for me. Everything about Toronto was a great experience, outside of the losing seasons. We don’t have a bad thing to say about our time in Toronto.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Franson pines for Toronto

'The Nylander brothers will have their father, former NHLer Michael, in for the game. And William Nylander, who is a year older than his brother, said cost for the allotment of tickets for family will be absorbed by “the home guy (Alex).”' … [Read more...] about It’s Nylander versus Nylander as Leafs face Sabres

Matthews scores 39th goal as Leafs slam Sabres (Toronto Sun) Matthews, Eichel weigh in on Olympics (Toronto Sun) Sibling rivalry or brotherly love when Leafs square off against Sabres? (Toronto Sun) Sabres' Franson pines for Toronto (Toronto Sun) Matthews adds a few more records to collection in Leafs’ win over Sabres (Toronto Star) It's Nylander versus Nylander as Leafs … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Toronto Coverage

'It was one of the worst games of the year for the Sabres and by far their worst start of the season. Not only did Buffalo surrender three quick goals to open the game, but the Sabres were outshot 18-2 in the first period.' … [Read more...] about Quick burst guides Maple Leafs past Sabres