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'"Thought we did a pretty good job of crashing the net. It would have been nice to get one off somebody or have another one go in. That's a pretty good hockey team over there. We played a pretty decent game tonight, just gotta come back tomorrow and get 2 points."' … [Read more...] about From The Locker Room: Sabres-Capitals

'Three Buffalo Sabres prospects have been named to preliminary rosters for the 2017 IIHF Under-20 World Junior Championship in Canada from December 26 to January 5.' … [Read more...] about Three Sabres prospects named to preliminary World Junior rosters

'Dmitry Kulikov has been on the ice working with skills coach Dennis Miller for about a week. Sunday was his first time back on the ice with his teammates and he said his back is progressing well, “I’ve had a tough week, it started with skating eight days ago and I’ve been making good progress. I think this is the next step getting in practice with the team and it feels good.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose Gorges, but Kulikov is improving

'Kane's goal has really energized the Sabres. They have had two or three scoring chances to try and get the game tying goal without avail.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Boston 2-1

'Guhle finished the afternoon with four shots on goal, two blocked shots, and a plus-1 rating in 16:20 of total ice time. In the first two periods, Guhle played strong in the defensive end with some good physical play and not allowing the Bruins to get good quality scoring chances. His play shifted more towards the offensive end of the ice in the third period when he joined a … [Read more...] about Guhle nothing short of impressive in his debut

'"The one thing we keep urging Evander to do is shoot the puck. I think he hasn't shot the puck this year the way he normally does. He's had opportunities too. He's started to get more of those opportunities to shoot the puck. Good to see him get that goal for us."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Bruins

'Guhle, 19, was Buffalo's second round pick (51st overall) in the 2015 NHL Draft. Guhle has five goals and two assists in 19 games split between the Cougars and the Prince Albert Raiders this season. Guhle was acquired by the Cougars on November 18.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Guhle from juniors

'On Thursday, defenseman Josh Gorges blocked a shot off the foot but was able to finish the game. Head coach Dan Bylsma said that Gorges got x-rays following the game, and that he would get more tests done on Friday. Gorges did step on to the ice prior to the practice this morning, but he did not skate with the team.' … [Read more...] about Gorges banged up; Lehner good to go

'What Jack Eichel can do once, he can do twice to give Bufalo their second lead of the night. This time it is a goal as a result of a pass the youngster was trying to make to the front of the net, and it is goes off a skate in front. The sample size is so small right now, but man what a difference Eichel has made to this lineup. Everyone else is slotted in their correct … [Read more...] about Sabres beat Rangers 4-3 thanks to Eichel

'"We played a really good 2nd period and weren't really rewarded for it. We got one goal, but they're able to score twice right after. We just want to stick with the same effort, and we were able to do that. Hockey's a generous game. We were able to pick up some interesting bounces and get a win and two points against a very good team. I think that's what we need to do at … [Read more...] about From The Locker Room: Sabres-Rangers

'O’Reilly's father isn’t the only source of support for him, his head coach helps him through tough times too, “With Dan he’s great, he gives me a lot of confidence, uses me in all situations and he can tell when things aren’t going well for myself it’s the little things he says like ‘stick with it’ and certain little things that help during a game and it’s nice to have that … [Read more...] about Sabres’ O’Reilly has a great support system

'Kyle Okposo and Sam Reinhart both recorded a goal and an assist, and Rasmus Ristolainen finished with a pair of helpers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Hang On In Ottawa 5-4

'"I think I was pretty excited in that 1st period, and then in the 2nd period I got a little fatigued. It's tough to keep the game shape after not playing for a while, but I was able to settle and I felt better in the 3rd."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Senators

'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