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'“He’s not going to be the loudmouth of the room,” Sabres winger Scott Wilson said last week. “He’s just one of those guys when he talks, everybody shuts up and listens. It’s been great for me having him around.”' … [Read more...] about Jason Pominville strong veteran voice for struggling Sabres

'Nylander, 20, played four NHL games last season. Following a slow start this year, the Swede has caught fire, compiling five goals and 16 points in his last 20 outings.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Alexander Nylander, Kevin Porter from Amerks

'Two days after arguably their most impressive victory this season – remember, there are only 25 to choose from – they reverted back to their regular ways, losing their 54th game (42nd in regulation).' … [Read more...] about Sabres can’t match Maple Leafs’ skill

'“It’s a little nice knowing I prepared the same way, I’ve done the exact same things to get ready and be way more consistent, because obviously it’s been a good stretch,” Reinhart said prior to the tilt inside the Air Canada Centre. “But even when I wasn’t going well, I was still doing the right things to try to make it turn.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Sam Reinhart never doubted talents in tough times

'“Being a multi-sport athlete’s really important for kids,” he said Friday inside KeyBank Center. “For me, it was really important just to grow my athleticism and not focus on one sport. When I became too hockey focused, I didn’t like it as much, it just kind took some of the love out of the game for me.”' … [Read more...] about Basketball, football helped pave path to NHL for Sabres’ Kyle Okposo

'Hartnell told reporters following the game he planned to walk to the Buffalo dressing room and let the Sabres know he wasn’t trying to hurt Antipin.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Victor Antipin out indefinitely with concussion, other injuries

'“We haven’t talked to our doctors, we’ll know more tomorrow,” Sabres coach Phil Housley told reporters following his return to Nashville, where he spent four seasons as an assistant. “As far as I know, he’s doing well right now.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Victor Antipin ‘doing good’ after scary hit from behind

'“I’m honored to be up with the Sabres here, even if it is the final week, it’s just really cool,” said Wilcox, who has sported a Sabres mask all season. “I’ve had a smile on my face the whole time.”' … [Read more...] about Recall to Sabres special for goalie Adam Wilcox: ‘It’s just really cool’

'“Saturday night in Nashville – any night – but mostly Saturday night, it’s really a tough place to play and the crowd will be roaring,” said Housley, who spent four years as an assistant coach with the Predators. “It’s going to be a great experience for our guys and a great challenge. … It’ll be electric in there.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Phil Housley expects ‘electric’ atmosphere in Nashville

'But instead of burying a team that had lost 11 straight road games (0-10-1), the Sabres imploded before the 18,493 fans.' … [Read more...] about Casey Mittelstadt records assist in debut, Sabres lose to Red Wings

'In fact, according to the Sabres, O’Reilly’s on pace to win 1,275 draws, more than anyone since the league began tracking the stat in 1997-98.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ryan O’Reilly roaring toward NHL faceoff record

'“That’s probably the biggest part of it,” Mittelstadt said of being welcomed. “Obviously, you’re coming to a new team and they’ve been together all year. You’re kind of the new guy. So anytime they just kind of welcome you, it’s definitely a great feeling and they’ve done a great job with it.”' … [Read more...] about Warm welcome has helped Sabres rookie Casey Mittelstadt

'“Well, that helps when you win a game and you get a day off and you come back and you feel a lot better about yourself, and especially the team that you beat, a really good team like Toronto,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said this afternoon inside KeyBank Center. “The guys are excited to have him as part of our team. A lot of them know him personally or skated with him in the … [Read more...] about Win, Casey Mittelstadt’s arrival puts jump in Sabres’ step

'“As young as I can remember I wanted to play in the NHL,” Mittelstadt said Tuesday during his introductory news conference inside KeyBank Center. “My steps were always kind of I want to play high school, I want to go be a Gopher and go to the NHL. It’s pretty much every Minnesota kid’s dream.' … [Read more...] about Slick prospect Casey Mittelstadt excited to join Sabres

'“I hadn’t scored in a month and a half, it’s not a little bit,” Eichel said after the Sabres ended the Maple Leafs’ 13-game home winning streak before a capacity crowd of 19,108. “I think I’ve kind of been gripping my stick a little, maybe trying to make the cute play. I thought I just worked tonight, that’s kind of the attitude I came into the game with.”' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel scores twice as Sabres end Maple Leafs’ home winning streak