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'With the Sabres celebrating Youth Hockey Day during their game against the New Jersey Devils on Sunday afternoon, Sabres.com revisited Gilbert’s days split between high-school hockey for St. Joe’s Collegiate Institute and minor hockey with the Amherst Knights – early drives and two-a-day practices that propelled him to the NHL.' … [Read more...] about ‘He refuses to be denied’ | Looking back on Gilbert’s journey from local youth hockey to the NHL

'The Sabres turned in a performance befitting an icon of the group affectionately remembered as “the hardest working team in hockey,” amassing 23 hits, 16 blocked shots, and a perfect 4-for-4 night on the penalty kill.' … [Read more...] about ‘A good team game’ | Sabres pay tribute to Rayzor with hard-fought win over Preds

'“That’s a tough way to make a living,” May said, referencing Ray’s countless fights and 3,206 career penalty minutes. “But Rob wasn’t out there just dropping the gloves for fun. Every fight, every hit, every penalty was about one thing – was about protecting his teammates. And let me tell you, there was no better feeling than knowing Rayzor had your back.' … [Read more...] about ‘It’s been the most amazing place and the most amazing experience that anybody could ever have’

'“Obviously, production-wise, (I) want to be a little bit better, but I think coming up here, I just wanted to play my game,” Kozak said. “Didn’t want to really change the way I played. Just try and play a physical, 200-foot game and be responsible defensively.”' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Kozak settling into NHL role

'The induction ceremony will feature tributes to Rayzor’s career and appearances from his fellow Sabres Hall of Famers. Doors open at 5 p.m. and fans are strongly encouraged to be in their seats by 6 p.m. for the start of the ceremony, which will begin promptly at 6:05.' … [Read more...] about Ray to be inducted into Sabres Hall of Fame during pregame ceremony on Jan. 31

'“We’ve been working more and more just to get more pucks to the net, and I think tonight was a good example of that,” said Peterka, whose four points also set a career high.' … [Read more...] about Thompson, Peterka hat tricks highlight blowout of Bruins

'“More pucks at the net," he said. "I think we’re looking for the best play. Some of our 6-on-5 goals have been getting the puck around the front of the net with people there and outnumbering them.”' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Finishing at 6-on-5

'“I think it was pretty obvious,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “I think it’s just another way – I mean, we’ve seen it, almost every way of losing a game this year. Heartbreaking, but I think when you look at it, it’s probably the right call.”' … [Read more...] about Overturned goal spoils Sabres’ comeback effort in loss to Oilers

'“Definitely a game I want to play,” he said. “So, yeah, excited to get back in for it.”' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | McLeod returns, expected to play Saturday in Edmonton

'“Our power play let us down,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “Let us down big time. Not only let us down but gave up opportunities. … A night where three or four opportunities could have made the difference in the game, could have won us the hockey game. I thought our 5-on-5 play (was) real strong. Power play killed us.”' … [Read more...] about Power-play struggles cost Sabres in loss to Flames

'“Sure enough, he got one,” said Thompson, whose passes had set up high-danger looks for Kulich in the last two games. “I think any time he finds the soft spots, he’s pretty dangerous, so just try and look for him and hopefully he’ll return the favor.”' … [Read more...] about Kulich’s 3-point night leads Sabres to comeback win over Canucks

'“Every goal there was a lost battle,” Ruff said. “You’re not going to win games (losing battles). You lose the net-front battle for goals, you lost below-the-goal-line battles. Almost 90 percent of their opportunities were on the hands of us not winning a battle.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres open western road trip with loss in Seattle

'“I know we got him on IR, but expect him back by the end of the week,” Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | McLeod’s IR stint expected to be short-term

'A rough second period, with six penalty minutes and three goals allowed, sank the Buffalo Sabres as they lost 5-2 to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Missed opportunities sting Sabres in loss to Penguins

'“We had fresh bodies out there. We were being too careful. We had opportunities for pressure and to get on top of them and force them to make a quicker play… So I said just go play. That guy’s got the puck, go put pressure on him.”' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | 6-on-5 defense remains the focal point