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Archives for January 2017

Sabres lose Grant. Lehner stays home

'Buffalo would like the depth at center, but they do have Cal O’Reilly on the farm. Dan Bylsma said getting him to the Amerks is what they were trying to do, “That was part of the plan there. Obviously we knew it was a possibility. Hopefully Derek’s got an opportunity for Derek going to Nashville, but we thought with Cal O’Reilly being a center, we could get through with that … [Read more...] about Sabres lose Grant. Lehner stays home

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All-Star Okposo has already impressed with work ethic

'"It's interesting to see the off-ice habits," O'Reilly said. "You [play against him] and see him last year, seeing how hard he works and the way he can create, the way he can score, you know you see that stuff. But get to know him better and getting to play with him, you see the way he takes care of himself away from the rink. He's always working on his game. He's always in … [Read more...] about All-Star Okposo has already impressed with work ethic

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Kyle Okposo ready for his L.A. closeup as an NHL All-Star

'“It’s awesome,” said linemate Ryan O’Reilly who was the Sabres representative at last year’s All-Star Game. “Look what he’s done all year. He’s been our most consistent player, night-in, night-out. The way he’s been creating and making things happen, it’s nice to see him get rewarded. It’s definitely well deserved.”' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo ready for his L.A. closeup as an NHL All-Star

Buffalo News |

Mike Harrington: At century mark, Eichel finding his game

'"It's all about your preparation being consistent," he said. "If you want to become a top player in the league, you have to be ready every night. I think I've done a pretty good job at that with the consistency this year. Maybe it's not been rewarded statistically but I always believe you'll get more bounces sooner rather than later.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: At century mark, Eichel finding his game

Buffalo News |

Sabres recall Ullmark from Amerks for game against Flyers

'With Robin Lehner battling the flu, Sabres coach Dan Bylsma summoned Ullmark late in the afternoon to back up starter Anders Nilsson. It is Ullmark's third recall of the season but he has yet to see any action. He did appear in 20 games for Buffalo last season, earning wins in his last three games to finish 8-10-2 with a 2.60 goals against average and .913 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Ullmark from Amerks for game against Flyers

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle |

Sabres’ Kyle Okposo thrilled with NHL All-Star selection

'“It feels like it’s a bit of a reward for my play,” Okposo said. “This year is probably not the best statistical year that I’ve had. … Coming here and everything being new, the guys make it easy. But at times, it’s difficult. I’m just trying to get used to everything. Still trying to get cemented in the lineup somewhere. So it definitely feels good.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kyle Okposo thrilled with NHL All-Star selection

Olean Times Herald |

Wednesday's Philadelphia Coverage

Flyers' offense sputters in loss to lowly Sabres (Philadelphia Inquirer) 1980 Flyers thrill and spill in unfulfilling decade (Philadelphia Daily News) Second period sinks Flyers in loss to Sabres (Cherry Hill Courier Post) Platoon no more, Steve Mason is Flyers’ starter (Cherry Hill Courier Post) Sloppy second period dooms Flyers in loss to Sabres (CSN Philadelphia) Wayne … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Philadelphia Coverage

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