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'Eichel said he feels real good and there are no real restrictions in what he can do. With his first game right around the corner, the excitement is there, “This is the toughest part. I’ve sat out for as long as I have and now that I’m getting this close to it, the patience is starting to wear thin, but you’ve got to make sure you’re being smart.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’s Eichel declares himself ready

'The Amerks are scheduled to play the Albany Devils on Saturday in the state capital. Rochester has struggled lately with losses in five straight games. The Amerks dropped a 5-2 decision to the Utica Comets on Friday night at the Blue Cross Arena.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign three to Rochester

'Buffalo was held to just 1 goal for the 7th time in the month of November.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Fall to Caps 3-1

'"The chances were there. I myself had a few. Gotta shoot the puck better, it's that simple. We're moving it well, we're supporting each other, we're getting these good looks, but it's beating the goalie. That's all it is. It starts with myself. I gotta do that."' … [Read more...] about From The Locker Room: Sabres-Capitals

'It started in the Pittsburgh game when Bylsma praised Reinhart’s play and the way he competed against Sidney Crosby. Reinhart said, “I think if I’m close on that, everything else is going to fall into place eventually. I’m feeling confident in my game right now, I’m feeling my legs are moving, I’m feeling the compete level’s there. So everyone goes through spurts like this … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Reinhart is content with his game

'"We've done a number of different things [to help Lehner in shootouts]. Practice him differently, practice him with a different approach, practice him with a different technique. It's something I think that's probably a little bit mental at this point in time. He's practicing well and it's just not happening in the game for now.' … [Read more...] about From The Locker Room: Sabres-Red Wings

'Buffalo tied it up less than two minutes into the final period on Brian Gionta's 4th. Evander Kane drove the puck to the net, Gionta crashed the crease and the puck rolled over the line, making the score 1-1.' … [Read more...] about Red Wings Edge Sabres In Shootout 2-1

'Eichel had been skating on his own for a while before Wednesday's morning skate. He was wearing a light blue jersey, and did not take part in any line rushes.' … [Read more...] about Eichel back at practice

'Ristolainen has played 19 games and still doesn’t have a goal. His head coach isn’t really shocked by that, “He hasn’t completed a lot of the key opportunities, shots on net with a complete stick, but if you look back to last year as well, he had three in one game and they tend to come in bunches.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ristolainen doesn’t know if he’ll change sticks for good

'Buffalo is close to getting this one into the barn. They have not sat back and let Calgary take the play to them, but have been pressing to get another goal that would really put the game away. I would expect Elliott is pulled for an extra attacker soon, they should get the chance.' … [Read more...] about Sabres double up Calgary 4-2

'"Getting on loose pucks, getting pucks to the net...that was big. We talked about it before the game, kind of need PP to jumpstart things. I think we did that tonight."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Flames

'Ryan O’Reilly was one of the players that was on the ice, but it isn’t known if he’s going to be able to return against the Flames. Bylsma said, “He’s been on the ice the last few days and today it was only a handful of players on the ice, he was skating with players for the first time.” Bylsma added, “I’ll tell you he’s day-to-day.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ O’Reilly skates, but no word on if he’ll play

'Nilsson's 46 saves two shy of a career-high (48 saves, October 2015).' … [Read more...] about Sabres Top Pens in a Shootout 2-1

'"Huge two points for us. We needed these two points. Maybe it wasn't the prettiest win, but we ended up with the win and I think it's going to give us some confidence moving forward."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Penguins

'Girgensons isn’t executing that plan yet, but he is listening to it, “It all has to start from the D side of the puck making sure that we don’t make mistakes and let them keep coming at us. If you’re tired at the end of a shift, then you can’t get to the O-zone.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Girgensons needs to get more scoring chances