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'Despite the lack of excitement provided on the ice, Buffalo head coach Dan Bylsma saw a lot of positives from his team as it approaches the regular season. "I really liked our whole team game," he said. "I think this was the first game for us where we really played as a group of five and played team hockey.' … [Read more...] about Hockeyville!

'Perhaps nobody in the press conference had stronger feelings toward the event than Sabres head coach Dan Bylsma. A native of downstate Grand Haven, he was happy that a city in his home state earned the honor of Hockeyville and he said both he and his players were glad to be there.' … [Read more...] about NHL teams excited about getting back to their roots

'O'Reilly said meeting the Marquette youth was a special opportunity. "It was a great day. We're in a great town that really does love their hockey," O'Reilly said. "It's a great opportunity for us to get out and see the community's youth, and the kids had a great time."' … [Read more...] about Star players visit Bothwell Middle School

'Nine-year-old Wyatt Lakenen was impressed with the talent the Sabres possessed in getting their first goal of the night. "It was a sweet goal," Lakenen said. "It was exciting, and (Reinhart) looked like a pro when he scored it."' … [Read more...] about Kids appreciate getting chance to see ‘big boys’ play on their rink

'"What a ride it has been," he said with a smile. "This has been fabulous but there has been an awful lot of work that has gone in to it. And I know it will be worth it."' … [Read more...] about Becoming Hockeyville

'One of the Sabres coaches danced behind the bench to "Uptown Funk" which played over the public address system toward the end of second intermission, eliciting cheers from the crowd.' … [Read more...] about Sights and sounds

'The Sabres, who featured a line of Jack Eichel, Alexander Nylander and Sam Reinhart, had the most skill on display among its young players, and head coach Dan Bylsma was happy with the performance of the trio who made up his top unit.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defeat Hurricanes 2-0 in battle of youth

'"I think everyone to a man this morning talked about this being a place they played before," Buffalo head coach Dan Bylsma said. "Whether it was here or back in their hometown, it felt like a place we all played in our younger years and playing youth hockey. It's kind of neat to get back here. It feels like an outdoor game atmosphere, back to the roots of hockey to where you … [Read more...] about Lakeview Arena ignites memories for Buffalo, Carolina

'"I grew up a Sabres fan," Donohue said. "I don't remember going to any other hockey game ever other than the Sabres in the Buffalo Memorial Auditorium in the orange section, which is so steep, the [head of the person sitting in front of you] is by your feet."' … [Read more...] about Thousands turn out for the much awaited Kraft Hockeyville USA game

'"This game is unbelievable," said Brad Donohue, a Buffalo native, and Sabres fan who now resides in Marquette. "The community of Marquette has been a "Hockeytown" since I got here in 1987, and what great support it's given to this Kraft Hockeyville title... and the Sabres are here so I couldn't ask for any better, right?"' … [Read more...] about Kraft Hockeyville USA: more than just a game for Marquette community

'The Sabres were in a 4-1 hole after one period and 7-1 deficit after two. It’s just preseason, but it was in stark contrast to Buffalo’s first three exhibitions. The team had limited opponents’ quality chances, but the Maple Leafs had to feel like they won the lottery with the majority of their 40 shots on goaltenders Jason Kasdorf and John Muse.' … [Read more...] about Sabres putting performance to forget out of their minds

'“He looks like kind of a commanding guy back on the blue line,” Bylsma said Friday morning. “He’s shown he can defend well with his skating and his presence, also kind of a quarterback, kind of a puck-moving guy that controls the play.' … [Read more...] about Justin Falk, Casey Nelson battling for Sabres’ last defense spot

Maple Leafs beat Sabres by a touchdown in exhibition play (Toronto Sun) Leafs thump Sabres in NHL pre-season test (Toronto Star) Key Takeaways: Leafs Vs. Sabres - 9/30/2016 (MapleLeafs.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Toronto Coverage

'Though Murray said the two sides are still negotiating, he wouldn't say whether progress is being made with the restricted free agent two weeks before the Sabres open the regular season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM: Ristolainen’s return unlikely to sway talks

'"They outplayed us," Sabres captain Brian Gionta said. "They were on top of us all night. We didn't have good reads. We weren't good with the puck. We lost battles. Pretty much everything that could go wrong went wrong tonight."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Disappointed In Effort After Loss To Leafs