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'"I don't think other teams have taken points away from us," Lehner said. "We have taken them away from ourselves and that's what frustrating about this season."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Lehner says team needs to be accountable

'Vintage might not be the best way to describe Ennis' game on Tuesday, but he showed some flashes of the player fans remember from a few years ago.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres take down Canadiens 2-1

'According to Bylsma, Okposo had met with team doctors, but they hadn't figured out the exact illness. Earlier in the week, Bylsma was specifically asked if Okposo had the mumps, which he said was not the case.' … [Read more...] about Sabres forward Kyle Okposo hospitalized

'According to Bylsma, Okposo has met with team doctors, but they haven't figured out the exact illness just yet. Earlier in the week, Bylsma was specifically asked if Okposo had the mumps, which he said was not the case.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kyle Okposo likely done for season

'If it wasn't for Anders Nilsson it could've very easily been 5-0 after 20 minutes. The first frame on Monday was just atrocious from start to finish.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Maple Leafs topple Sabres 4-2

'The entire Nylander clan is expected in Buffalo for what's being dubbed online as #NylandervsNylander. While it's not a meaningful game as far as standings are concerned for the Sabres, the Maple Leafs are still very much in a playoff race.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Nylander ready to make his debut

'When it looked like the Sabres had clawed their way back into the game the turnover bug bit hard.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Islanders take down Sabres 4-2

'"It's the coaches decision and it's a management decision," Reinhart said Thursday morning. "From my perspective, I would've rather battled it out with my teammates. You know, I don't think five minutes in the morning is going to influence my preparation for a game, but it was a team stretch, and I should've been on time."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Reinhart on benching: “it was a tough one to swallow”

'If nothing else, Smith is another lottery ticket for General Manager Tim Murray. The good news -- the more lottery tickets you buy, the better your chance of eventually winning.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign C.J. Smith to a two-year entry level contract

'"Obviously I had some jitters," Smith said with a smile after his first practice. "It's a little different, you're not used to the bigger guys, more skilled guys, so I was a little anxious but I think I held my own out there."' … [Read more...] about C.J. Smith wanted a blue collar town to match his blue collar play

'Smith finished this season with 51 points [23G, 28A] in 41 games played. In his three years at UMass-Lowell the Des Moines, Iowa native averaged more than a point-per-game, scoring 56 goals and adding 69 assists [125 points] in 120 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres expected to land UMass-Lowell’s leading goal scorer C.J. Smith

'Aside from a few turnover I've really liked Rodrigues game so far this season. I can see him playing down the middle on the Sabres fourth line next season if he continues to provide consistent two-way play.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Blue Jackets beat Sabres 3-1

'The Sabres are now 2-0 without Ristolainen this season.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Gionta, Sabres beat Panthers 4-2

'Gionta is under contract with the Sabres for seven more regular season games. The 38-year-old has yet to say whether or not he'll retire, resign with the Sabres or look for opportunities elsewhere.' … [Read more...] about Gionta set to become only the 43rd American to play 1,000 career games

'In the first 20 minutes, the Sabres had 16 shots, their most since they peppered the Penguins on March 5 with 21 in the opening period. Lately, the Sabres have had a hard time capitalizing on their chances, so two goals was a great way to start. Remember, this team had only six (!) in their previous five games.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres top Maple Leafs 5-2