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'Montour said he felt OK in his debut, admitting to a couple of "boneheaded" plays that come with the learning curve of playing on a new team while also showcasing the skating and passing ability that should make him an asset on the Buffalo back end moving forward.' … [Read more...] about On and off the ice, Montour continues adjustment to Buffalo

'"I just thought they came out with more intensity than us, more desperation," Sabres captain Jack Eichel said. "Just from the first shift, I don't think we were ready to play and then they were on the power play. It seems like we're chasing the game from there."' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Flyers in Montour’s debut

'O'Regan (5'10", 180 lbs., 1/30/1994) re-joins the Sabres for his second recall of 2018-19. The Berlin, Germany native has recorded 34 points (18+16) in 53 games with Rochester this season. He has also appeared in one game for the Sabres this season, logging 11:56 of ice time on Feb. 23 against the Washington Capitals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall O’Regan

'"We had seven or eight minutes of bad hockey where we let them get behind us and that was it," Eichel said. "… They're a good transition team. We all know that. It's something we scouted before the game, so you have to take care of the puck and whenever they get the puck they're looking to go.' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to overcome 2nd-period slump in loss to Leafs

'"It's motivation to help our team right now because you want to get into the playoffs and then you're also looking long-term with this team and this organization," Botterill said Monday afternoon at KeyBank Center. "That's why we felt good about making this move. Because it solidified both things: short-term - helping our team getting into the playoffs - and long-term - … [Read more...] about Botterill sees promise in Montour growing with young Sabres group

'"He plays the game the way we want to play," Housley said. "He's a highly skilled, puck moving defenseman that can join the rush, and that's the way we want to play. It's going to be a great fit for our team."' … [Read more...] about Housley on Montour: ‘He plays the game we want to play’

'The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has assigned forward Danny O'Regan to the Rochester Americans (AHL).' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign O’Regan to Rochester

'The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has assigned goaltender Adam Wilcox to the Rochester Americans (AHL).' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Wilcox to Rochester

'The Brantford, Ontario native was named USHL Defenseman of the Year in 2014 before being selected by Anaheim in the second round (55th overall) of the 2014 NHL Draft. Montour was named to the 2014-15 Hockey East All-Rookie Team during his only season at the University of Massachusetts before turning pro. He earned consecutive AHL All-Star Game appearances in 2016 and 2017 and … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Montour from Ducks

'The addition of Montour gives the Sabres eight healthy defensemen on the NHL roster, with a ninth on injured reserve in Marco Scandella. Montour is one of four right shots in that group, along with Zach Bogosian, Casey Nelson and Rasmus Ristolainen.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add ‘young, offensive-minded’ defenseman in Montour

'Wilcox (6'0", 189 lbs., 11/26/1992) has posted a 9-7-3 record in 21 games for the Americans this season. Through two seasons with Rochester, the South St. Paul, Minnesota native has appeared in 50 games, logging a 21-14-10 record. He made his NHL debut in the 2017-18 season with Buffalo, stopping all 14 shots he faced in a relief appearance on April 7, 2018 against the Florida … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Wilcox to 1-year contract

'"I thought we've done a good job the last two games for sure," Sabres captain Jack Eichel said. "I thought we've defended when we need to, we've worked hard, we played pretty desperate."' … [Read more...] about Reinhart’s hat trick propels Sabres to win over Capitals

'The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has assigned forward C.J. Smith to the Rochester Americans (AHL).' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Smith to Rochester

'In corresponding moves, forward Kyle Okposo has been placed on injured reserve and defenseman Lawrence Pilut has been assigned to Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall O’Regan, Wilson from Amerks

'"This game made us realize how good we can play and how strong we can be in the D-zone," Rasmus Dahlin said. "I mean, it sucks to lose, but we get one point and a little bit of confidence back."' … [Read more...] about Hutton’s strong outing helps Sabres earn point in Tampa