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'"I think we were just sloppy with the puck," Buffalo center Tage Thompson said. "Obviously, I had a bad turnover that cost us, and all the goals they got were just gifts that we gave them. They didn't really have to work for anything. We just gave them free chances, free opportunities, and you can't do that."' … [Read more...] about Vatrano scores twice, Ducks defeat Sabres

'“Credit to our guys to fight through there,” Buffalo coach Don Granato said. “Kept it simple. … Good finish, good effort, and I loved the way it happened. We had a lot of guys who didn’t look like themselves. I don’t think [they] felt like themselves, but [we] had to find a way to grind it out under a lot of adversity late."' … [Read more...] about Jokiharju, Sabres rally for OT win against Wild

'“I thought we ended up having to chase the game a little bit,” Sabres forward Alex Tuch said. “I think we tried to make it a point to try to get the first one, but obviously they were able to capitalize on a point-blank opportunity. And then from there, our power play is still struggling. We just weren’t able to capitalize on some opportunities and obviously Stolarz played … [Read more...] about Stolarz makes 45 saves, Panthers shut out Sabres

'“It kind of feels good to kind of see,” Luukkonen said. “I’ve been working hard, so kind of getting some things from that. Playing good hockey. It feels great to help the team win, and, of course, it’s great to get those shutouts. But right now, it’s just about winning games."' … [Read more...] about Sabres score 7 goals in shutout victory against Kings

'"I'm surprised," said Okposo, the Buffalo captain. "I mean, it wouldn't have been where I thought we would be going into the season. Hindsight is 20-20, but I can sit back and look at things that we did, or we didn't do and there's a lot of things that go into where we are. That's going to have a ripple effect, for sure, on our team. We just have to try to find another gear … [Read more...] about Hofer, Blues defeat Sabres for 6th win in 7 games

'“I think we outplayed them the entire game,” Thompson said. “… I thought defensively we were strong. We played a pretty tight game, didn’t really give up too much. I think their goalie won that one for them, obviously. That’s the way we’ve got to play though. I think we finished off the last few games before the break pretty strong and that’s something we’ve got to continue -- … [Read more...] about Oettinger makes 47 saves, Stars edge Sabres to win 4th straight

'“Those are key guys and very talented guys,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “I feel the other guys that are going to have to step up, that you're going to call on and are going to fill more minutes, are in a way better mind frame than they were. Their psyche is way better than it was a month ago. So, we lose these guys, but I still feel very confident in the group that's going … [Read more...] about Samuelsson out for season, Quinn 6-8 weeks for Sabres

'Dahlin identified more than a couple of fish as they made their way past him. "I'm able to identify any fish," Dahlin claimed. "That's a fish. That's a fish. A lot of fishes in here."' … [Read more...] about Sabres All-Star Dahlin lends marine biology expertise to Toronto aquarium

'"I love to play offensive and defensive," he said. "I want to be a two-way defenseman. I'm trying to progress everywhere, [defensive] zone, offensive zone, everywhere. I'm trying to be good on offense and same thing on defense. Last year I think I played well in the offensive zone but I'm trying to be an all-around player."' … [Read more...] about CHL notebook: Sabres prospect Komarov showing ‘a lot of growth’

'"I don't think we ever wavered in our confidence and our energy," Tuch said. "Our style of play, I don't think, really changed. We just tightened up a few areas, made a couple better plays with the puck and we were just a little stronger in puck battles."' … [Read more...] about Sabres score 5 straight, rally past Sharks

'“We knew last night was probably one of our worst games,” Peterka said. “We wanted to play a different game. Going down wasn’t what we planned. Sticking to our game plan and forechecking hard [was], and that’s what guys did.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres score 4 straight, rally past Kings

'"The compete wasn't there," Granato said. "You look at the two goals that we did score in the third period, Okposo and Greenway, we had net front in both. ... We get to the net and we get rewarded. We don't get rewarded when we don't get to the net."' … [Read more...] about Silfverberg scores twice, Ducks hold off Sabres

'“I thought we were just sloppy with the puck,” Buffalo center Tage Thompson said. “I think we forced a lot of things through the neutral zone and kind of into their pressure, kind of making the game a little more difficult on ourselves and obviously that’s kind of how they got the first two goals, just kind of freebies for them."' … [Read more...] about Paul, Motte score early for Tampa Bay; Luukkonen shutout streak ends for Buffalo

'“It feels great,” he said. “Especially, you know, there’s been a lot of talk about our defensive play last year, especially we kind of showed how tight we can play. As I said I feel last game, too, it’s not about me, it’s about the team and the shutout. It doesn’t happen if they don’t block shots, box out. … We played a good game tonight, and it showed on the scoreboard.”' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen gets 2nd straight shutout, Sabres defeat Blackhawks

'"I talked about how well we've been playing as a team, and that gives me confidence, too," Luukkonen said. "I mean, I think that's a key as a goalie, when you have confidence and you feel good in the net, that kind of boosts your own game, too. Just I feel like getting a couple good starts in a row helps a lot, too. Getting trust from your coaching staff, too. It's all those … [Read more...] about Luukkonen, Sabres hand Sharks 14th loss in past 15