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'I think Dan Bylsma’s biggest weakness since coming to Buffalo has been bench management. I think he plays certain players way too much and Gorges falls into that category. When the veteran defenseman is on the third pair playing 15-to-17 minutes per game, he tends to be very steady and plays well. Anything above that and many times it all seems to go wrong.' … [Read more...] about Gorges feels the players need more of a commitment

'Being a Sabres draft pick back in the 5th round of 2013, Petersen can elect to become a free agent this offseason, or go back to school and become a free agent next offseason. That is if he wants to pass on Buffalo and become a free agent in the first place. One factor that could entice him to go back for his senior season, is the Olympics. With the NHL not going to South … [Read more...] about Cal Petersen headed to World Championships with decision looming

'“I am the General Manager today, he is the coach today, I haven’t had any thoughts of firing him up to this point and the reason I always say today is something could happen tomorrow, so he’s the coach, yes”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Murray said today his coach is Dan Bylsma

'I came out of that press conference stunned that they haven’t fired their coach. I’d be willing to bet they’re flirting with replacement options, and if they find the right one, they’ll pull the trigger.' … [Read more...] about The 3-2-1

'“Some could say that I was better in a 200 foot game, a bit more consistent. The last six games I’d definitely like to have back (1-1-2), it’s tough to swallow those.”' … [Read more...] about Eichel in no mood to start looking at positives

'"My goal coming to the Buffalo Sabres was it was going to be a process, but be in the process of developing a winning culture and team. I think we're in that process right now, but it's one I have to be judged on. We fell short of where we thought we could be, hope we could be and I take full responsibility for that. "' … [Read more...] about Dan Bylsma says he’s ‘going forward’

'I have absolutely nothing left in the hope tank for the Bills. That ship has sailed. Despite what I just witnessed, I still have something left in my Sabres tank. After all, their six year post season drought is nothing compared to 17 years, right?' … [Read more...] about Sabres take a step back

'"It all comes down to the guys in this room. We're the guys on the ice, we're the ones competing. [The coaches] prepared us well, they've done a good job. But it has to come from myself and the veteran guys. We have to find a way to lead and do the right things to show this group."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres cleanout day

'Alex Nylander had one assist in his four games with the big club. This year’s number one pick has played 62 games with the Amerks scoring nine goals and 18 assists for 27 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send three to Rochester

'The Sabres finish the 2016-17 season with a 33-37-12 record, 78 points, and have finished in last place in the Atlantic Division. The Sabres finish as the fifth worst team in the NHL this season, and currently hold the sixth pick in the 2017 NHL Draft before the Draft Lottery takes place later this month. Buffalo will have a 7.615-percent chance at winning the first overall … [Read more...] about Sabres drop season finale to Lightning 4-2

'Robin Lehner faced 37 shots and saved 34. James Reimer saved all 30 shots.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Blanked by Panthers 3-0

'Malone had a great senior season at Harvard after suffering through two hip surgeries that derailed his sophomore and junior seasons.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign local product

'There was a time in the NHL that if you had one really bad shift, you’d find yourself in the minors. That can’t happen anymore, but Lehner can remember a form of that, “Coming into this league either you performed or you didn’t. If you didn’t perform, you weren’t up here, if you didn’t perform on the ice, you didn’t get out again.”' … [Read more...] about Some team leaders think there needs to be more accountability

'This whole thing of course has had his teammates worried. Jake McCabe said, “It’s been scary. It’s one of those things, he’d do anything for you and we feel the same way, if there was anything we could do for him, we’d do it. It’s really unfortunate and our thoughts and prayers are with him and hopefully he recovers soon.”' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres’ Okposo is improving and released from hospital

'It feels like everytime that Montreal plays Buffalo Tomas Plekanec the Canadiens' forward scores on the team's first shot of the period to halve the Buffalo lead.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hold on to defeat Montreal 2-1