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'In the past, the Sabres may have responded to Sherwood's goal by trying to do too much and turning the puck over in the process. In this instance, they stuck with what worked. They peppered Ryan Miller with a season-high 45 shots and finished with a 71-43 edge in shot attempts, both indicators of how much time they spent in the offensive zone.' … [Read more...] about Staying the course: Sabres cap road trip with big win in Anaheim

'"It was a little bit light here to start the game," Sabres captain Jack Eichel said afterward. "It filled out, but I guess that's what happens when you're playing at 12:30 in L.A. and LeBron's after you. Skins put on a pretty good performance, so I think The King's going to have to do pretty good to beat him."' … [Read more...] about Skinner’s hat trick propels Sabres to win in Los Angeles

'Among the changes that were made at forward: Jeff Skinner and Jason Pominville moved to a line centered by Jack Eichel while Evan Rodrigues moved from center to the left wing alongside Casey Mittelstadt and Kyle Okposo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres shake up lines, power play ahead of matchup with Kings

'"We had key times in the game where our power play could have shined, and we didn't execute," Housley said. "I think one of the things that we have to get back is just shooting pucks and keeping it simple. I mean, that's really all they did. They just tried to get the puck to the net."' … [Read more...] about Sabres seek simplicity on power play following loss to Sharks

'The effects of that concussion bled into the summer, preventing the forward from crucial aspects of his offseason regiment that affected him throughout last season. Okposo entered camp this year with a full summer of training under his belt and the desire to prove he can still be elite.' … [Read more...] about Okposo feeling benefits of healthy offseason

'Buffalo selected Pekar (6'0", 173 lbs., 2/2/2000) in the fourth round (94th overall) of the 2018 NHL Draft in June. Through the first 10 games of his OHL career with the Barrie Colts, Pekar ranks second on the team with six goals and fourth among Colts players with 11 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ink Pekar to entry-level contract

'"I think special teams were a critical part of our game," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "We focused on that before the game. We knew that they didn't have a power-play goal up to this point and they probably were working on it. We missed an assignment on the PK and our power play let us down."' … [Read more...] about Special teams falter in loss to Golden Knights

'"The biggest thing we work on is footwork, so you feel like you're confident on your edges," Allen said. "That's the biggest thing for a goaltender. Your base is your feet. If you feel like you're confident and your sharp on your edges, then your natural instincts take over.' … [Read more...] about ‘Let’s flow’: Breaking down Ullmark’s first career shutout

'Sabres coach Phil Housley said the players were thrilled for their young teammate at the time of the goal, and their enthusiasm could be heard from outside the dressing room following a 3-0 win over the Arizona Coyotes.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin’s goal headlines night of firsts in win over Coyotes

'"I mean, whether it's going out to dinner or being on the plane together, being on the bus, in the locker room," Sabres captain Jack Eichel said. "It's a good time for us to get to know each other, to come closer as a group."' … [Read more...] about Dahlin, Sabres prep for 5-game road trip out west

'"Truthfully," added goaltender Carter Hutton, "I think the game's over in the first period there."' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to overcome slow start in loss to Avs

'Bogosian has been out since sustaining a lower-body injury during the Sabres' preseason game in Clinton, N.Y. on Sept. 25. Phil Housley said the team is being cautious with the defenseman, who had season-ending hip surgery in January.' … [Read more...] about Bogosian, Sobotka return to practice

'"I think he's made a commitment to do it every day, not just when we're under the bright lights," alternate captain Kyle Okposo said. "I think he's done a really good job of setting the tone, setting the pace. He's the best player on our team. If he's the hardest worker every single day, our team's going to follow him."' … [Read more...] about Eichel, Sabres give fans reasons to cheer in win over Vegas

'"I mean, you look at the players that are out, certainly there are going to be some decisions to be made," Housley said. "That always pushes players' games to a higher level. It's a good situation to be in. It's unfortunate that our guys are banged up a little bit but it's good to have depth."' … [Read more...] about Larsson returns to practice with Sabres

'"I thought we were desperate, and we won battles when we needed to," he said. "It's great to see us get a team win like that and know that we can still play better."' … [Read more...] about Hutton, Sheary lead Sabres to first victory of season