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'"And it's not going to get any easier from here on out. We've got [31] games left and do have a few more here at home on this little homestand so it's time to be even more desperate and be the more desperate team every night, especially on home ice."' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to build on strong start in loss to Canadiens

'Eichel now has 30 goals and 34 assists on the season. With his goal, he reached the 30/30 mark in 50 games played, matching Perreault's personal best for fewest games needed to get to 30 goals and 30 assists (1974-75).' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Canadiens 3 – Sabres 1

'"We have Jonas here who's earned this opportunity to join us. He's had a terrific season so far in Rochester, an all-star there, which everybody knows. Now we have to work with Hutts and Johansson and do the best we can with this group going forward."' … [Read more...] about Sabres turn to Hutton, Johansson in Ullmark’s absence

'Ullmark, 26, has started 33 of Buffalo's 50 games this season. He's 16-14-3 with his 16 wins marking a career high. He's posted a 2.72 goals-against average and a .914 save percentage with one shutout.' … [Read more...] about Ullmark expected to miss 3 to 4 weeks with lower-body injury

'In 20 games with the Amerks this season, Johansson, 24, has compiled a record of 13-3-3 with a 2.19 goals-against average (3rd in the AHL) and a .925 save percentage (5th). He's also posted two shutouts.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Jonas Johansson from Rochester

'"The first prognosis is we've got a lower-body situation here that will be looked at deeply tomorrow, so we'll give you more on that," Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said.' … [Read more...] about Ullmark sustains lower-body injury during loss to Senators

'Sam Reinhart and Jack Eichel scored Buffalo's goals.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Senators 5 – Sabres 2

'"What Ralph and myself are excited [about] the last couple days is how the group has come back here. Now we've got to obviously go out there and perform that in the game, but I think guys are re-energized, guys are excited."' … [Read more...] about Botterill looks ahead to stretch run with deadline less than a month away

'"There's going to be some good battles ahead," Krueger said. "This group looks battle ready to be and feels battle ready and you can feel a freshness that's channeled down the right path right now, so may we turn that into some good hockey here."' … [Read more...] about Sabres see opportunity in long stretch of home games

'"It's obviously kind of on the back end of his career and I just look at the way that he rehabbed himself, the way that he worked, the way that he did everything to get himself back to play again and even though their team wasn't great, I thought it was motivational for somebody who's done so much just to feel like he had more to prove and he had so much more to give," Eichel … [Read more...] about Eichel, Okposo were among those inspired by Kobe

'"His re-entry will be exciting for us. It gives us more depth in scoring and more offensive punch. We look forward to him just stepping right back in where he left off."' … [Read more...] about Skinner returns to practice as Sabres skate for 1st time after bye week

'Pilut has appeared in six NHL games this season, averaging 16:39 of ice time per game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Pilut from Rochester

' "It was good," Eichel said. "Obviously, it sucks to lose, but it was a fun experience."' … [Read more...] about Eichel tallies 4 assists as Atlantic Division falls in All-Star final

'"It's the same thing," Eichel said. "You just try and get loose before it. Same thing, I feel like I had a good first half and maybe not the best second half."' … [Read more...] about Eichel places fourth in Fastest Skater event at All-Star Skills

'Yet, for as much as he's become one of the game's true stars, part of what's made him great is the fact that he's also remained one of its fans. It's why, attending this third straight All-Star Game at age 23, he's able to tell you in detail about what he learns from watching his peers on a nightly basis.' … [Read more...] about ‘Student of the game’ Eichel embraces All-Star Weekend