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'Thursday was once again a complete team effort. Fifteen players scored at least one point, including six goal scorers in Dahlin, Dylan Cozens, Tage Thompson, Jordan Greenway, Sam Lafferty, and Zach Benson..' … [Read more...] about Sabres play ‘4-line game’ as 15 players record points in win over Rangers

'“We were emotionally involved in the game tonight right from the start,” coach Lindy Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about ‘No one’s going to back down’ | Sabres set tone early in win over Senators

'Zach Benson practiced with the Buffalo Sabres on Monday and could be in the lineup for their home game against the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night, coach Lindy Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | News and notes from Monday’s skate

'“I thought we played hard,” Byram said. “I thought we played a pretty good game. I mean, in terms of back-to-backs since I’ve been here, that’s the best one we’ve played. You’ve got to find positives in things, and I think that’s a big positive for us."' … [Read more...] about Special teams the difference in loss to Red Wings

'“I think we had too many mental mistakes,” Zucker said. “Gave them chances off of plays we shouldn’t have, forwards not covering for D. Too many little mental lapses. … Against a team like that that plays stingy defense with a big D corps, it’s hard to create offense. So, if you keep giving them two-goal leads, it’s going to be hard to come back.”' … [Read more...] about Zucker extends point streak with goal and assist in loss to Islanders

'“I’m trying to free [Cozens] up to get him a few more opportunities,” Ruff said. “You get him with a left-handed centerman that can get him the puck and possibly use his speed. We’re trying to get both him and Jack a little bit of a different look and see if it works and get us a little more offense and get both of those guys going.”' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Cozens moves to wing as Sabres tweak forward lines

'“It’s been a slow, steady march of buying into the process of how we enter, how we get pucks back, how we attack retrievals, how we solve pressure out of retrievals, and all of those things need to be in order for the players to then allow their skill to shine,” Appert said.' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Appert talks progress on power play

'“We had a chance to beat a good team,” Ruff said. “It was right there. We just weren’t good enough to get it done.”' … [Read more...] about Defensive miscues, penalties prove costly in loss to Panthers

'The game on Jan. 31 will also be a Black and Red Friday, meaning the Sabres will be in the black-and-red uniforms that Ray wore during the latter part of his career.' … [Read more...] about Ray to be inducted into Sabres Hall of Fame during pregame ceremony on Jan. 31

'“It’s a unique situation,” Redman said. “You're going to the same university, and you're drafted by the same professional team. So, your path looks very similar and the fact that they're getting some on-ice chemistry and off-ice chemistry, I think that goes deeper than maybe even more than what meets the eye.”' … [Read more...] about Strbak, Geary showed defensive chemistry during series with Canisius

'Aube-Kubel has been out since sustaining a lower-body injury against New Jersey on opening night. The winger spent Sunday’s practice on a line with Dylan Cozens and Jack Quinn.' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | News and notes from Sunday’s skate

'“I’ve been here a while now and we’ve been with a lot of the same guys,” Thompson said. “I think just that hunger to win – we’ve learned kind the hard way that these games in the beginning of the season, even though it’s a long season, they add up towards the end.”' … [Read more...] about Thompson extends point streak to 6 games, leads Sabres to 3rd straight win

'Nicolas Aube-Kubel practiced with the Sabres at KeyBank Center on Friday and is nearing a return to the lineup, though a decision remains on whether he plays Saturday afternoon against Detroit.' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | News and notes from Friday’s skate at KeyBank Center

'Sabres fans will have the chance to see Strbak and Geary up close when Michigan State comes to Buffalo for a pair of games against Canisius at LECOM Harborcenter this Friday and Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Prospects Report | Geary, Strbak to play Canisius at LECOM Harborcenter

'Nicolas Aube-Kubel was a full participant once again after previously joining the team on the ice Tuesday morning, his first session with teammates since he sustained a lower-body injury on opening night. He rotated in on a line with Beck Malenstyn, Petyon Krebs, and Sam Lafferty.' … [Read more...] about Practice report | News and notes from Wednesday’s skate at KeyBank Center