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'Off the ice, neither was willing to discuss whether they’re open to being dealt with the NHL’s trade deadline approaching on Friday. Their preference is to not create a distraction for a young team attempting to make one last-gasp to climb back into the playoff race.' … [Read more...] about With trade talks increasing, Okposo, Girgensons shine in what could be their final week with Sabres

'“What are you going to do, worry about the past?” said Skinner, who added two assists and reached the 20-goal mark for the 10th time in his 14 seasons. “For us, we keep moving forward. We got another game (Sunday night). And we try and keep the good things in our game going.”' … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens scores two short-handed goals as Sabres beat Golden Knights 7-2

'“One of the best in the world,” Mittelstadt said of Dahlin. “We’re lucky to have him, for sure.”' … [Read more...] about Dahlin scores in overtime to give Buffalo Sabres 3-2 win over Tampa Bay Lightning

'Granato was issued a bench minor in the third period of Buffalo’s 3-2 loss at Florida, after questioning officials for penalizing Zach Benson for tripping, while suggesting they missed several calls against the Panthers earlier in the game.' … [Read more...] about NHL fines Sabres coach Granato and Maple Leafs coach Keefe $25,000 each for arguing with officials

'“I think against any team in this league, you’re not going to get to the net easy,” Sabres captain Kyle Okposo said. “That’s why you get rewarded when you get there, you have to pay a price to get there. I think, as a team, we can do a better job of doing that.”' … [Read more...] about Matthew Tkachuk scores in return, Florida Panthers defeat Buffalo Sabres 3-2

'The teams traded goals 73 seconds apart in the third period with Necas scoring a power-play goal with 5:18 left with a one-timer from the left circle. The Sabres responded with Power tying the game by pinching into the slot and converting a pass from Peyton Krebs by snapping it inside the left post.' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt’s shootout goal seals Buffalo Sabres 3-2 win over Carolina Hurricanes

'“It’s always nice to contribute offensively,” Clifton said. “I’ve got some chances, missed some chances and they just haven’t been going in. It’s just part of it. You don’t try to change anything. I don’t focus on it too much.”' … [Read more...] about Connor Clifton breaks tie with his 1st goal in nearly a year, Sabres beat Blue Jackets 2-1

'“In my head, I can’t be thinking like you guys,” Dahlin said, referring to reporters, while noting there were still 31 games left in the season. “We can’t look at the big picture. I know the outside world is doing it. But in here, if we start doing that, it’s no good.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ season-opening high aspirations are but a faint glimmer in falling further out of contention

'“Just too many mistakes, honestly,” Sabres captain Kyle Okposo said of an outing the Sabres dominated most every statistic except the final score. “We gave up 15 shots, but it just seemed like we just kind of gave them everything that they had.”' … [Read more...] about Troy Terry has goal, 2 assists and Gibson makes 34 saves in Ducks’ 4-3 win over Sabres

'“He’s got some real good offensive instincts. You see it in practice, you see the shot that he took, the quick release, perfectly placed,” Granato said. “Usually 5-on-5 through the regular 60 minutes of a game, (Jokiharju) is very responsible and focused so much on defense that you don’t get to see his offensive touch.”' … [Read more...] about Cozens ties it late, Jokiharju scores in OT to lift Sabres past Wild, 3-2

'Buffalo reverted to its inconsistencies by dropping to 9-8 in its past 17, and failing to build off a 7-0 victory over the Kings on Tuesday night. Eric Comrie stopped 27 shots in losing his sixth consecutive start and dropping to 1-6 this season.' … [Read more...] about Stolarz makes 45 saves to help Panthers beat Sabres 4-0 for 10th straight road victory

'The Sabres listed Luukkonen as day to day without revealing the nature of the injury or when he was hurt. Luukkonen is coming off a 33-save outing in a 7-0 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday in becoming Buffalo’s first player to register four shutouts in a season since Ryan Miller in 2011-12.' … [Read more...] about Sabres starting goalie Luukkonen sidelined with a lower-body injury, listed as day to day

'“I try to keep a level head. But I think when we’re (leading) it’s easier,” Luukkonen said in becoming Buffalo’s first goalie with four shutouts in one year since Ryan Miller’s six in 2011-12. “You can look at the stats and it’s a huge thing in a game, who gets the first goal. So I think that was one of the more important things today.”' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen stops 33 shots, Greenway scores twice in Buffalo Sabres’ 7-0 rout of Los Angeles Kings

'The second-year player appeared to hurt his left hand during practice a day earlier and left the ice to have tests. Speaking before the Sabres’ home game against the Los Angeles Kings, Granato said Power will be reevaluated next week, which should provide a better timetable on when he can return.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defenseman Owen Power is listed as week to week after appearing to hurt left hand in practice

'“We need to elevate work ethic, compete level, specifically to the net. Period,” Granato said. “We didn’t go to the net. I don’t think we were willing to work. We didn’t work hard enough to the front of the net.”' … [Read more...] about Hofer stops 33 shots, Neighbours scores 2 in St. Louis Blues 3-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres