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'"It's just a mindset. It's a matter of being ready from the start, knowing that we don't have the luxury of taking off a period, taking off five minutes or having dips in the game. It's gotta be a consistent effort and mindset throughout the game," Gorges said following practice on Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres looking find some consistency in their game

'The Sabres are staring at another game under 30 shots on goal. At this point I would like to see them shoot the puck from anywhere and everywhere in the offensive zone. Quantity over quality has to be the strategy.' … [Read more...] about Sabres comeback falls short, lose 3-2 to Columbus

'"I know we're capable of playing like that. Not just tonight, in the third period, but over the course of the year. We haven't been able to put it together consistently through the course of a game. It's a mindset; it's an attitude. We scored two goals tonight, but we didn't get our first one until the 10-minute mark of the third period."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Blue Jackets

'This game is the definition of vanilla. Almost nothing happening this period, and both teams seem content.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall 3-1 to Carolina

'"We had some momentum in the third period, then we took too many penalties to start. That doesn't help. We did a good job to kill them off, but they still got momentum off that, kind of like the other night. We had our opportunities to score, and we didn't. When they [Carolina] had their opportunities, they buried them."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Hurricanes

'Buffalo tied it up at 5:50 of the 3rd thanks to Ryan O'Reilly. The Sabres forward slammed home a big Viktor Antipin rebound, making it 1-1. The goal was allowed to stand following a brief review for goaltender interference. Detroit regained the lead later in the period on Tomas Tatar's shot from the point and Dylan Larkin made it 3-1 with 4:06 to play.' … [Read more...] about Red Wings Top Sabres 3-1

'"I have to mention [Lehner]. I can't say enough about his game all year. He's been outstanding. He makes 4 or 5 highlight reel saves every night. Nobody talks about it outside of probably this locker room. He deserves a lot of credit. We left him to hang out to dry. He should have had a shutout tonight with how well he played."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Red Wings

'Defenseman Taylor Fedun only played one quick shift in the beginning of the third period in Pittsburgh. He’s been placed on injured reserve along with Matt Tennyson.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres have more injuries on defense

'In the past few weeks, I’ve noticed Scandella and others playing a more physical game. He said it’s something they needed to add to their game, “We’re trying to add to our game and definitely on the forecheck we’re trying to be more physical and trying to be harder to play against.” Josh Gorges and Justin Falk have also brought a physical element to the game.' … [Read more...] about Scandella says improving without winning is unacceptable

'The winger was held pointless in the four games that he played.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Baptiste to Rochester

'Scandella has been fined $5,000, the maximum amount allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for slashing Hornqvist during the second period of Tuesday's matchup. Scandella was assessed a two-minute minor penalty on the play, while Hornqvist was also assessed a penalty for cross checking. The Sabres, at the time, were on a penalty kill when the infraction occurred … [Read more...] about Scandella fined $5,000 for slashing

'Buffalo held leads of 2-0 and 3-1, but couldn't hang on for the win. Robin Lehner stopped 40 shots in the loss.' … [Read more...] about Penguins Rally For 5-4 OT Win Over Sabres

'"First two periods I thought we tried to take it to them. In the 3rd, we played scared to lose, not to win. They're a good hockey team. We got to do for 60 minutes. In the third period I thought we were just getting rid of pucks, weren't forechecking too well, letting them set their breakout up and they played the whole period in our zone. It's frustrating. We'll work on it."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Penguins

'Sam Reinhart hasn’t produced all season long, but I thought in Montreal, he produced more offense than he had all season. Reinhart was put back on the wing with Jack Eichel and Evander Kane. He said, “I really liked our possession through the neutral zone and the opportunities were there, so to get a practice under our belt so we can build with each other, I know I’m excited … [Read more...] about The Sabres are struggling on offense

'Bailey played seven games and had two goals and one assist for three points. His games were much better than Nick Baptiste’s three games have been, but they probably want him to work back with the Amerks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Bailey to Rochester