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'“He’s very frustrated, and he wears his frustrations on his sleeve,” Peter Fish, Eichel’s agent, told the Times Herald by phone today. “After a long season – World Cup, ankle injury, weight on the world on his shoulders – he gets all these microphones in his face and it’s like, yeah, Jack’s frustrated.”' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel’s agent says client unfairly criticized, wants to stay with Sabres

'“He wants to be a leader, he wants to take more of a leadership role,” he said. “I encouraged him to do that. There was no talk of the ‘C.’ There was obviously talk of coach and system because I demanded that.”' … [Read more...] about Report: Jack Eichel has ‘no desire’ for extension if Dan Bylsma remains coach

'With one year remaining on the six-year, $31.5 million contract Winnipeg awarded him, Kane could fetch a notable return, perhaps even help the Sabres acquire the young, puck-moving defenseman they need so badly.' … [Read more...] about Strong season gives Sabres’ Evander Kane value

'“He’s a guy that’s capable, and it’s probably very, very important for him to have gotten these games,” coach Dan Lambert said Friday following the Amerks’ 5-4 win against the Albany Devils inside Blue Cross War Memorial.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie prospect Jonas Johansson learning North American game

'“I thought I had a terrible season,” O’Reilly said Monday as the Sabres held early exit meetings after missing the playoffs again. “I felt like I could’ve done a lot more at different times, wasn’t very consistent. But it’s very disappointing. You let the organization down. A lot needs to change.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ryan O’Reilly frustrated after ‘terrible season’

'But Kulikov likely struggled for a reason. In his preseason debut Sept. 30, he was knocked into an open bench door. The lower-back bruise he suffered dogged him all year, severely limiting his effectiveness and forcing him to sit out for stretches.' … [Read more...] about Sabres saw late glimpses of Dmitry Kulikov’s talents

'“We’re allowed to start talking on July 1, and I don’t know why we wouldn’t start then and try to get something done,” Murray said during his end-of-season news conference inside KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres want to pursue contract extension for Jack Eichel

'“In this game, what I learned is there’s not pats on the back,” Murray said. “If you have a contract, that’s your pat on the back, that’s your term of employment. He has three years left on his deal. I have three years left on my deal. I’m the general manager today. He’s the coach today.' … [Read more...] about Tim Murray apologizes for Sabres’ poor season

'On the ice, Okposo compiled 19 goals and 45 points in 65 games. Before he injured his ribs March 2, he was the Sabres’ leading scorer. Off the ice, Okposo, who signed a seven-year, $42 million contract July 1, quickly “developed into a big leader,” Bylsma said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres missed Kyle Okposo’s leadership

'“At the end of last year (he) really took strides in his game and what he was for our team, and then (he) stepped into that for us at the beginning of this year and through 36 games,” Bylsma said. “You’re talking about another guy you’re missing, and one of the reasons you’re missing (him) is because he was a pretty significant player for us.”' … [Read more...] about Johan Larsson’s absence hurt Sabres

'“It’s tough,” a seething Eichel said inside KeyBank Center as the Sabres held end-of-season meetings. “You’re not where you want to be.”' … [Read more...] about Disappointing season leaves Sabres’ Jack Eichel seething

'“I have had conversations, just as I always have had with Tim,” he said. “Going forward."' … [Read more...] about Dan Bylsma, players take blame for Sabres’ poor season

'Byron has morphed into one of the league’s biggest surprises this season, scoring 22 goals and 42 points for the Montreal Canadiens. Ennis, meanwhile, has started showing strong signs of shaking off an injury-plagued two seasons with the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Paul Byron, Sabres’ Tyler Ennis share special memories of early days

'The 6-foot, 190-pound Malone, 21, compiled 42 goals, 99 points and a plus-31 rating in 115 NCAA games. He had 18 goals, 42 points and plus-24 rating in 36 games this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign West Seneca’s Sean Malone to entry-level contract

'“We could totally dominate the top the teams in this league,” Lehner said Friday inside HarborCenter. “They can’t even touch the puck.”' … [Read more...] about Goalie Robin Lehner wants Sabres to be more accountable