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'“He leans on guys, he’s physical, he just has more urgency in his game and because of that, I think he’s getting rewarded in the production area.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ristolainen thinks his game can be even better

'Detroit had multiple opportunities to win the game in overtime, but came up empty each time. Tomas Tatar couldn't convert a breakaway chance and Andreas Athanasiou's 2-on-1 chance was foiled courtesy of a spectacular save by Lehner. Scandella's game winner came on Buffalo's fourth shot of OT, the team's 30th shot of the game. Howard finished with 27 stops while Lehner turned … [Read more...] about Scandella’s buzzer beater sends Sabres to 3-2 OT win in Detroit

'"The two points and the win are the only thing that matters right now."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Red Wings

'Despite Kane's wishes, if I were Jason Botterill, I would not use Kane again until after Monday's deadline. It's too close to lose the assets you can get for him.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kane’s time is winding down in Buffalo

'For the short time I’ve known Kane, he usually knows who says what about him. He has a Twitter account that can be active at times. He said, “I’m aware of what’s going on and I have social media, but do I spend all day looking at it? Absolutely not, but who knows? I’ve known guys that have found out via social media before anybody else knows.”' … [Read more...] about The Sabres are bracing for the NHL Trade Deadline

'Earlier this month, Jake McCabe had surgery to repair his thumb. Now, the Sabres have announced that he will have shoulder surgery that will require a recovery time of four to six months.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ McCabe is having a second surgery

'Lehner’s name has been prominent in trade talks. Many felt Philadelphia would be a landing spot for him, but the Flyers acquired Petr Mrazek from Detroit on Monday night. With the NHL trade deadline just six days away, Lehner knows his name is out there. He said, “You follow it a little bit, it’s nothing I think constantly about, in the end I’ve been playing pretty greatly, so … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Lehner has been nursing a hip injury

'"Rightly or wrongly, there's this perception that this is a guy that is going to be motivated to have a big finish here with a potential contract looming. That's the kind of guy you want on your team, in terms of having that extra karat in front of him."' … [Read more...] about Custance: 8-10 teams have shown interest in Kane

'The Sabres are putting on the pressure, 14-3 on shots in the third period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres comeback falls short, lose 3-2 to Capitals

'Buffalo only got outshot 10-7 in the second period, but got overrun. It was all Caps as the Sabres didn’t compete well and turned the puck over.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ continue their Jekyll and Hyde play

'"Story of the game. We came out ready to play; not a really eventful first period. We got away from our gameplan in the second, and then too little, too late with our effort in the third."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Capitals

'"It's frustrating in the fact that playing teams like Tampa and Boston, [we were] playing so well, and then I don't know what it is," Beaulieu said. "We come back to our home ice and let the game slip away from us in the first 30 minutes of the game. It's extremely frustrating. Even though we had a push in the third, it doesn't matter. This league's too good. You can't win a … [Read more...] about Sabres have to play with more passion

'The Sabres gave up 19 shots in the first period, and goals on 3 straight shots in the 2nd, as the lost their 2nd game in a row. Robin Lehner gave up some goals he will want back, but was given no help in the process.' … [Read more...] about The Kings conquer the Sabres 4-2

'Iafallo has worked his way up the Kings lineup and is now playing with Anze Kopitar and Dustin Brown.' … [Read more...] about Kings’ Iafallo has a great first game in Buffalo

'"We weren't ready to play. We didn't bring enough energy into our building. It's unacceptable."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Kings