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'"We felt as a coaching staff that we needed to set some goals. What would be a realistic goal, to try to claw our way out of the trench that we built for ourselves? We've played strong hockey here, the last 20-25, games, and we've won five out of six. Knowing that, we did look at where the last wild card team would probably end up in a range and felt we'd give the team goals … [Read more...] about Ruff: “We felt as a coaching staff that we needed to set some goals”

'Tuch was pushed backwards into the wall on Saturday against the New York Rangers, and was forced to leave the game. As for Zucker, he blocked a shot, left the game to walk it off, and then returned and finished the contest.' … [Read more...] about Tuch, Zucker questionable for Tuesday against Ducks

'Rasmus Dahlin, Tage Thompson and Ryan McLeod all scored twice for Buffalo, while Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 26 shots in the victory.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blow out Rangers in return to action

'I’ve probably seen all 483 games that Rasmus Dahlin has played in the NHL, but Saturday’s 8-2 win over the New York Rangers was the best game I’ve ever seen him play with the Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Rasmus Dahlin has monster game as Sabres demolish Rangers

'Dahlin played very well, but he wasn’t happy with the way Team Sweden played going 1-0-2. Dahlin felt as a team, Sweden underachieved and you could tell it was still weighing on him when he spoke on Friday,. “It was fun, I’m not happy with the result, but it was cool to hang out with really good players."' … [Read more...] about Dahlin is still pretty upset that Sweden wasn’t better in 4 Nations Face-Off

'“Of course it was unfortunate not to play, I feel like everyone wanted to play but, in the end it was a great experience and I was honored to be part of that team and to represent your nation again.”' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen enjoyed Finland at 4 Nations Face-Off

'"It really is incredible how dialed in they will get. You're taking all the best players that are used to playing all the top ice time and all the top positions and power play guys become penalty killing guys, and it's not about the individual anymore. It's just about playing for your country, and for that moment in time, that couple weeks, you've got to give the players a lot … [Read more...] about Ruff: “I think that it has really added to this tournament, the physical flare”

'"It's tough. You want to be there representing your country and playing in those types of games, but it’s out of my control," said Thompson following Tuesday's practice. "A lot of the guys there, rooting for them, wishing them all the best. Hopefully they get the job done."' … [Read more...] about Thompson still has dream of playing in Olympics with Team USA

'The Buffalo Sabres' winning streak ended at four games on Saturday night. Visiting the Nashville Predators, the blue and gold skated uphill after falling into a 2-0 first period hole at Bridgestone Arena.' … [Read more...] about Sabres play from behind all night, fall in Nashville

‘ The Buffalo Sabres 6-4 loss to the Nashville Predators on Saturday was just another loss that you can’t have if you’re a good team.’ … [Read more...] about Opinion: If Sabres lose for the first time in five games, 6-4

'Concussions don’t always present symptoms right away and Thompson said that’s what happened with him.' … [Read more...] about Thompson returned to practice and is feeling good

'"I’m just trying to worry about my job and playing as hard as I can, and trying to help the team win. So to be honest, I haven’t put much thought into that this year," said Byram after practice this week. "I’m trying to keep that out of my mind, so it’s not something I’m too worried about. When those conversations come up, me, my family and my agents will have discussions … [Read more...] about Bo Byram playing some good hockey lately

'"It's something that has to come from within. That when you become a great team, it comes out of you. It comes out of players," said Ruff on Wednesday when he joined the "Jeremy and Joe Show" for his weekly appearance on WGR. "If you look at early in the year when [Jason] Zucker, who is not a fighter, dropped his gloves and went at somebody, it comes out of you. It is about … [Read more...] about Ruff liked his team’s response following Thompson hit: ‘It has to come out of you’

'Several players had multi-point performances for the Buffalo Sabres to help lead the team to a 3-2 victory against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win streak up to four with victory over Columbus

'The Sabres have had seven decent games in a row starting in Vancouver with a win over the Canucks. They have won five of those games, but unfortunately for them, they are in such a deep hole, it’s not mattering in the standings.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Reimer fills in for Luukkonen as the Sabres get their first four-game winning streak in two years