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'"If the phone rings," said Pouliot, an unrestricted free agent at the end of this season, "the phone rings."' … [Read more...] about With deadline looming, Sabres turn in complete effort in win over Bruins

'"I've got to have the first one," Pominville said. "That's on me. I think I've just got to skate with him and not try to get the puck. I think I tried at least two times to get the puck and he kept getting my stick."' … [Read more...] about Ovechkin goal stifles comeback effort in Washington

'"Management thought it was the best decision moving forward and the best decision for Evander," Housley said.' … [Read more...] about With deadline approaching, Sabres scratch Kane in Washington

'"He has really responded well," Housley said. "I think his game has gotten to be back where it should be. Not because he's getting production. I think just his compete and his battle, he leans on guys, he's physical, just has more urgency in his game. Because of that I think he's getting rewarded in the production area."' … [Read more...] about Improved all-around play has led to increased production for Ristolainen

'Larsson began his drive as the final seconds dwindled off the clock in overtime, drew two defenders as he approached the net and made a quick pass back to Marco Scandella, who rifled a shot past Jimmy Howard with 0.2 seconds remaining to clinch a 3-2 win for the Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win in Detroit on Scandella’s OT buzzer beater

'A check for $37,000 will be presented to representatives from Kevin Guest House on Sunday, Feb. 25, when the Sabres host the Boston Bruins.' … [Read more...] about Rick Jeanneret Bobblehead sale raises $74,000

'"I think finally being able to play a little bit with a team for longer than a couple weeks has really gone a long way," Wilson said. "I'm starting to really learn the systems. At the same time, when you're just working hard out there, trying to do the right things, you get some bounces."' … [Read more...] about As Wilson grows comfortable in Buffalo, points are beginning to follow

'The next week figures to be an anxious period for a number of players, and Lehner is no exception. The goaltender is set to become a restricted free agent this offseason, and given Buffalo's place in the standings, his name has naturally been circulated in trade rumors.' … [Read more...] about Lehner returns to the ice, expects to be ready for Thursday

'"Jake has been progressing well in his recovery from his previous injury, but we decided that this was a good opportunity to take care of a problem that he has been dealing with for a while," Sabres General Manager Jason Botterill said. "Jake will have time to fully recover before the beginning of the 2018-19 season."' … [Read more...] about McCabe to undergo shoulder surgery

'The goal was scored with 3.3 seconds remaining. There was no raucous cheer from the crowd, no late-game celebration on the ice. For the Buffalo Sabres, it was another example of a push made too late, a footnote in a 3-2 loss to the Washington Capitals.' … [Read more...] about Second period proves costly as comeback falls short vs. Capitals

'Ullmark (6'4, 221 lbs., 7/31/1993) joins the Sabres for his second recall of the season after stopping 44 of 45 shots faced in a 3-1 win vs. Columbus on Jan. 11 in his only NHL appearance of the season. He has recorded an 18-9-10 record in 36 AHL games this season, posting career-best numbers in save percentage (.924) and goals-against average (2.43) in his third AHL season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Ullmark from Rochester

'"We played pissed off," Beaulieu said. "We need to start games like that. Guys are angry, guys are mad. That's kind of the mindset you need to go into the game. It's not something you can just teach, you can't just get pissed off. But we need to have that mindset.' … [Read more...] about Sabres say more emotion is necessary to begin games

'"We weren't prepared for that, so we have to just get better tomorrow, learn from it, show them and continue to try to work at it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres lament slow start following loss to Kings

'Including that game against Boston, Buffalo has scored 15 goals in four games without Eichel, and it's not just the big names who have been contributing. Ten of 13 forwards have recorded a point, as well as five of seven defensemen who have dressed.' … [Read more...] about Sabres have relied on scoring depth in Eichel’s absence

' "He played terrific," alternate captain Kyle Okposo said. "He always seems to bring his best against Ottawa and he brought it tonight. It's unfortunate we couldn't get the win for him."' … [Read more...] about Lehner’s strong effort comes up short in OT loss to Sens