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'At an age when most players are graying or out of the league, Okposo, who is expected to play his 900th NHL game Tuesday, is one of the Sabres’ most valuable forwards.' … [Read more...] about As 34th birthday nears, Sabres’ Kyle Okposo having remarkable season

'“Entirety of the game, we just couldn’t get the emotional energy,” Granato said after a 5-3 setback to the Florida Panthers ended the Sabres’ eight-game point streak. “It was low. I give our guys some credit for trying to find it and fight, but we just didn’t have that jump, that zip that we have.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres can’t generate enough energy, lose to Panthers: ‘Didn’t have … jump’

'“I quickly went into probably the most fun that I’ve had in this rink,” he said. “It was just everything, from the ceremony before (for Jeanneret), the ovation that he got right away was just incredible."' … [Read more...] about Energy from crowd on Rick Jeanneret’s night gave Sabres ‘chills’

'“There is no question players fed off of that crowd,” said coach Don Granato, who donned suspenders and turtleneck for his postgame news conference, a tribute to Jeanneret. “There’s no doubt. The energy in that building, I mean, they knew the fans were coming. The history. For all of us not from Buffalo here with this privilege, honor of being here and being part of the … [Read more...] about On Rick Jeanneret’s night, Sabres ride wave of emotion, beat Predators

'“We loved it, and honestly, when you think about watching the Sabres on TV, you think about Rick Jeanneret calling the game. And if you don’t, I’d call you a liar, because he’s an icon. It was countless memories. It was just a lot of fun over the years.”' … [Read more...] about Memories of listening to Rick Jeanneret special for Sabres’ Alex Tuch

'“For one moment, the game stopped for me and celebrated me by playing Rick’s call,” May said. “And all of a sudden, I was Brad to most, whatever, ‘Maysie,’ or whatever my name was. Then the next day I was ‘May Day,’ and it’s never turned back.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rick Jeanneret, Brad May ‘tied at the hip’ by ‘May Day’ goal

'The Sabres just ended their most successful and significant month in years, finishing March 8-3-3. They’ve earned at least one point in seven consecutive outings, their longest stretch since their 10-game winning streak in November 2018.' … [Read more...] about Despite shootout loss to Jets, Sabres enjoy best month in years

'“That’s thing I’ve been learning and really learned from a guy like Okposo,” Asplund said prior to Wednesday’s 3-2 shootout loss to the Winnipeg Jets at KeyBank Center. “He comes in the rink (the) same time every day, does the same things like a robot."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Asplund learning rigors of NHL, grateful for Don Granato’s belief

'“Even at 3-0, I just felt we have a chance in this game,” said Granato, whose Sabres host the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday at KeyBank Center. “We still have a chance. Just, let’s not get all worked up here. There’s lots of game to go. We were one step behind our own pace, and … we were doing it to ourselves, I felt. We just didn’t acclimate and get into the game yet.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres illustrate growth with thrilling comeback win over Blackhawks

'Since relieving an injured Carter Hutton on March 22, 2021, Tokarski has played 35 games, including a career-high 22 this season. In his first 11 pro seasons, he made 34 NHL appearances.' … [Read more...] about After 11 years in minors, Sabres goalie Dustin Tokarski earning keep in NHL

'“It shows that we’ve taken a lot of steps and we’re definitely more confident against those teams,” said winger Victor Olofsson, who scored the Sabres’ third goal. “I think it really shows just a confidence in every line and D pair out there. We’ve been very hard to play against it feels like so we’re definitely on the right path.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres showcase more growth in loss to Capitals: ‘Taken a lot of steps’

'“We just seem to play the game the right way and do all the cliché things that you talk about, get pucks in, get pucks out and we win some battles,” Okposo said prior to Friday’s 4-3 shootout loss to the Washington Capitals at KeyBank Center. “And we’ve been able to frustrate some top lines, I think, the last few games.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Cody Eakin, Zemgus Girgensons and Kyle Okposo forming strong line

'“Doesn’t it feel good to compete? Feels good to compete!” Sabres coach Don Granato said Dahlin has shouted. “(He does it) after a guy has a hard shift or he feels guys need to be harder. He’s emerged in more ways than just what you might see on TV or watching him.”' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin becoming vocal leader for Sabres: ‘Showing another side’

'“Guys are more understandable of the feel of the game, where we’re at in the game and what type of play you have to make,” he said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat Penguins in shootout to continue hottest stretch in years

'“Until you’re in the locker room, you don’t actually realize how close it is to being something really good and what they’re building here,” Hinostroza said prior to Wednesday’s 4-3 shootot win over the Pittsburgh Penguins at KeyBank Center. “Just seeing that from the outside and you have a different perspective."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Vinnie Hinostroza wants to stay, feels something special building