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'There was a lot of chatter and some extra jump to practice. Mittelstadt wasn’t at all intimidated by the scene, “It was exciting, I hadn’t played a game in a while, so it was nice to get out there and have some pace and have some fun, so it was definitely a good first practice.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Mittelstadt skates in his first practice

'If Okposo wins, he would join Don Luce and Pat LaFontaine as the only Sabres to win the award.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Okposo is emotional at being nominated for the Masterton Trophy

'I think it’s important that team members like Eichel have already reached out to the kid. Mittelstadt said, “It’s definitely something pretty cool for a kid like me. Being a hockey player you obviously know who Jack Eichel is and getting to know him well and having him welcome you in like that is something really special for me.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Mittelstadt has already been welcomed in by his teammates

'I was impressed with Mittelstadt's performance during the IIHF World Junior Championship when he was under some pressure. He was expected to be one of the leaders for Team USA and a key offensive threat. Plus, Mittelstadt was playing in the spotlight since the tournament was held in Buffalo where Sabres fans were awaiting his arrival. He did not disappoint while tying for the … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt, the magician

'The local chapter of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association voted on the nomination.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Okposo nominated for the Masterton Trophy

'Jack Eichel beats Nikita Zaitsev to the puck, holds him off with one arm, and puts a backhand shot between the legs of Andersen. That's Eichel's second of the night, and 24th of the year.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres snap the Leafs’ home winning streak with a 3-2 victory in Air Canada Centre

'According to TSN's Bob McKenzie, Mittelstadt is expected to arrive in Buffalo on Tuesday to sign his deal, and he will play out the rest of the season with the Sabres. McKenzie also points out that Mittelstadt may be in consideration to play at the 2018 IIHF World Championship for the United States in May. That tournament will start May 4 and run through May 20 in Denmark.' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt signs entry-level contract with Sabres

'Mittelstadt is a center, but can play the wing. Botterill said he’ll start in the middle, “That’s the beauty in Casey is his versatility. The plan is to start him at center and that’s what the next five or six games here are to do is try to put him in different situations and I’m sure he’ll have some success and he’ll have some failures, but the good thing about Casey is he … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Botterill wanted Mittelstadt signed now

'Kyle Okposo skated with Mittelstadt during the summer in Minnesota. He said, “He’s a smart player, I haven’t seen him play in a game other than the World Juniors, but he looked really good in that tournament and just skating with him in the summer, I know that all of us were really impressed with his hands, the way he moves and his smarts, so he’s a good player and I’m looking … [Read more...] about Sabres players are excited to have Mittelstadt on the team

'Ending Toronto's home streak, as well as their own struggles scoring: "Yeah, and we broke our streak. That's the biggest thing. We haven't always gotten the bounces lately, but it was good tonight."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Maple Leafs

'Borgen is not what you’d call an offensive defenseman, but he plays against the other team’s best players. In 106 games with St. Cloud State he scored five goals and 36 assists for 41 points.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres sign Will Borgen

'As the end of the season nears, the Buffalo Sabres put out a very poor effort against the Rangers.' … [Read more...] about Rangers blast the Sabres 5-1

'“We’ve had new management, new coaches here this year and we’ve got to really look at ourselves. It’s something that you have to have on a team and I think Phil’s doing a pretty good job of holding guys accountable, but I think we have to do a better job with each other.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ leadership group respond to Housley’s comments

'"We have to get better with our decision making without the puck. Tonight was embarrassing."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Rangers

'Linus Ullmark made 21 saves for the Sabres, but it was not enough as the Montreal Canadiens shut out Buffalo 3-0 on Friday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres shut out by Montreal 3-0