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'"We talked about it before the game, and you understand that this team likes to come out and establish territory right off the bat," Housley said. "We weren't ready to play. That's on everybody in the room. Our team, everybody has to contribute, everybody has to be pulling the rope and being ready to play. On that first shift, we weren't."' … [Read more...] about Unable to answer early push, Sabres head into break with loss to Canes

'Ironically, for all of the grade-A chances the Sabres were able to generate through 40 minutes, it was a bad-angle goal from Ryan O'Reilly that got them on the board 3:59 into the third period. O'Reilly was behind the goal line when he took his shot, which snuck in over Elliott's shoulder.' … [Read more...] about O’Reilly, Kane score 3rd-period goals to lead Sabres past Flyers

'After Chad Johnson debuted a Winter Classic inspired goalie mask earlier in the week, Robin Lehner joined in on the fun on Thursday. The goalie took warm-up shots prior to practice sporting an old-fashioned mask reminiscent of the 1970s, topped with a toque.' … [Read more...] about As Winter Classic approaches, Lehner has fun with equipment at practice

'"We want to contribute to the growth of women's hockey," Kim Pegula said. "HarborCenter has allowed us to make a positive impact on the game at the amateur, high school and collegiate levels, and we believe this is the perfect time to expand our reach to include women's professional hockey through the NWHL. This sport provides outstanding opportunities, and we are committed to … [Read more...] about Terry and Kim Pegula acquire Buffalo Beauts

'Other changes to the lines on Wednesday included Scott Wilson, a healthy scratch on Tuesday, skating with Evan Rodrigues at center and Johan Larsson on the wing. Jason Pominville skated on a line with Benoit Pouliot and Jacob Josefson, while Jordan Nolan served as the extra forward.' … [Read more...] about In the midst of scoring rut, Reinhart earns chance alongside Eichel

'Nylander (6'1", 192 lbs., 3/2/1998) has led Team Sweden in points at each of the last two IIHF World Junior Championships and tied for the tournament lead in 2017 with 12 points (5+7) in seven games. The Sabres' first-round pick (8th overall) at the 2016 NHL Draft, Nylander has totaled 34 points (12+22) in 79 games during his first two professional seasons with the Rochester … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Nylander to Team Sweden

'"It just seems that sometimes we're taking things into our own hands and it just keeps coming back at us. We've got to realize if we just stay with the course of our game plan, eventually it'll break. You'll get a good bounce, you'll get a shot off the shin pad. … We're cracking."' … [Read more...] about Sabres deviate from strong start in shutout loss to Bruins

'Josefson has missed a total of 24 games since sustaining the injury to his ankle in Anaheim on Oct. 15. He returned briefly in mid-November, but played in just three games before reinjuring the ankle in Montreal on Nov. 25.' … [Read more...] about Following another full practice, Josefson could return Tuesday

'"It's great to see," Housley said. "Obviously we've had opportunities to win games. It just hasn't happened for us. Any time the guys who have gotten the opportunities cans core, it's good for their confidence."' … [Read more...] about Sabres hammer out details on 3-on-3 at Sunday’s practice

'Eichel put forth a career performance, scoring the first hat trick of his young career and the first by a Sabre in Buffalo in more than six years to go along with an assist and a career-high 11 shots on goal. The performance livened the crowd and erased a two-goal deficit in the third period.' … [Read more...] about Eichel scores first career hat trick, but Sabres fall to Canes in OT

'"We have to improve in shortened situations here. You look at five-game segments, you look at seven-game segments. Yeah, we've been impressed with how we've been the last little bit here. Last night was disappointing, I thought we had an opportunity to continue the point streak. But now it's a scenario where, hey, we have to respond from that and have a good performance in … [Read more...] about Botterill braves the cold to talk Winter Classic, trade talks and more

'"It wasn't a matter of us not getting the chances - we had some great looks," coach Phil Housley said. "We had open nets. We didn't finish. That's part of the execution. It's unfortunate because we've built something here in the last four games. I thought we could've taken another step tonight against a good hockey team, but we didn't execute."' … [Read more...] about Sabres look back on missed opportunities in road loss to Flyers

'With the win, the Sabres have earned points in four straight games (2-0-2) for the first time this season. It was a welcome sight for the KeyBank Center crowd, which was finally given a chance to shower the team with cheers as players left the ice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres build on road trip with home victory over Sens

'Josefson was among a group of 13 that also included defenseman Nathan Beaulieu, who's missed the last three games due to an illness. Sabres coach Phil Housley said that Josefson remains week-to-week, while Beaulieu is day-to-day.' … [Read more...] about Beaulieu, Josefson join Sabres for optional practice

'"I think in the first couple [periods] we gave them a little too much respect," Rodrigues said. "Obviously they're a good team, but we let them make plays and we let them have the puck. I think in the third we played a little bit more free and knew we had to take it to them. We had nothing to lose, and I think that's when we played our best."' … [Read more...] about Rodrigues fuels comeback, but Sabres fall to Blues in OT