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'"It's been imperative that this game learn to win games. That was the disappointing thing with Jack's injury. Our group is a young group. Have to learn how to get some confidence and win together. There's no value in losing. Look at Colorado. Worst team last year, picked fourth, now they're in the playoffs."' … [Read more...] about Botterill on young core: “There’s a lot of potential there”

'"It's not something they really want to do, but it's something they should at least listen. Tavares will only end up on one team, what will all these others do? I can tell you other teams love O'Reilly. If someone can put together a package to help Jack Eichel, who knows? He's a guy that would be in high demand."' … [Read more...] about Pierre LeBrun points to Ryan O’Reilly trade as a potential Sabre move

'Nylander got off to a rough start to the 2017-18 season in Rochester after returning from a lower-body injury during the Sabres Prospects Challenge in September. After just two goals and four assists in the first 15 games of the season, Nylander was loaned to the Swedish National Hockey team for the IIHF World Junior Championship in Buffalo. He scored a goal and added six … [Read more...] about Sabres call up a pair from Rochester

'The Maple Leafs looked like the better team for much of the game and it showed on the scoreboard.' … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs top the Sabres 5-2

'The guys that brought it up asked if Eichel had bragging rights after stealing the puck from Matthews in the corner and scoring. The Sabres center said, “No, not really, no. He’s going to the playoffs.”' … [Read more...] about Toronto’s Matthews took the game over in the second period

'"Our turnovers fed to their transition and allowed them to do what they do best."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Maple Leafs

'The Russian defenseman also suffered a broken nose, facial lacerations and needs dental work.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Antipin has a concussion with other multiple injuries

'Jack Eichel tied a franchise record with five assists and Sam Reinhart notched his second career hat trick in the Sabres' 7-4 win over the Nashville Predators on Saturday. Three of Buffalo's goals came during the same power play, which came about after a serious injury to Victor Antipin. The Sabres defenseman was hit from behind into the boards by Scott Hartnell and collapsed … [Read more...] about Eichel, Reinhart spark 7-4 win in Nashville

'After the game, Phil Housley only had a small update on Antipin, “He's doing good. We haven't talked to our doctors so we'll know more tomorrow, but as far as I know, he's doing well right now." A few hours later the Sabres tweeted that Antipin had been released from the hospital and they'll have another update tomorrow.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Antipin is at the wrong end of another Hartnell cheap shot

'"It was good to see some of those coming on the powerplay for us. We were on the same page and kept it simple all night. This is a team that shut us out a couple of weeks ago and is regarded as one of the best teams in the league."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Predators

'Housley wouldn’t say if Wilcox will get into a game or if Lehner or Ullmark are out for the rest of the season. Wilcox played one period of a preseason game against Pittsburgh. Housley liked the guy from his hometown, “He’s the pride of South St. Paul, but he’s a great kid and that’s why we signed him. He just brings energy, he works hard down there and he’s won some important … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Wilcox excited to be here

'Casey Mittelstadt notches his first career NHL point after a face-off win in the offensive zone. He was able to chip the puck just behind himself where Evan Rodrigues was able to unleash a nice shot into the back of the net.' … [Read more...] about Detroit doubles up Sabres 6-3

'Considering he hadn't played in a game for 26 days, I thought Mittelstadt had a pretty good debut. The skating ability is there and he will get more chances to handle the puck as he gets to know the league better. He said his coverages need to improve, but I think most players that make their NHL debuts can say the same thing.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Mittelstadt makes his NHL debut

'"It's something that you dream about. Definitely a burden to get off the back, especially getting it that early. I'm sure my friends and family enjoyed it very much."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Red Wings

'So I hope you have some fun tonight and over these remaining six games. If you can manage to give us some sign of the good times ahead that’d be super awesome. I know this is not the ideal time for us to be meeting because we’re sort of damaged right now from the way our relationship has been going. Please try not to judge us too harshly.' … [Read more...] about Fun? Wait, are we sure this is ok?