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'"It's always cool when there's the pregame ceremonies," captain Jack Eichel said after the 4-3 overtime thriller over Columbus. "Obviously, there's sort of a relationship with a few of those guys that were out there. Whenever the Pegulas are in the building and you have a big ceremony like that, I think the energy is a little bit better and I think it brings out the best of … [Read more...] about Great memories serve as the backdrop for a solid Sabres comeback

'"We know why he’s the rookie of the year in the National Hockey League for us, no questions asked," Krueger said. "He showed it again tonight. We missed him dearly. It was fabulous to have him back as a person and a player."' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Buffalo Sabres 4, Columbus Blue Jackets 3 (OT)

'I can’t speak to why people say it. I just think, for me, it’s so important to clarify that it couldn’t be further from the truth. They care so deeply about this team. They want it to be better in every way. They understand the fan base’s frustration and we’re all in this together. The message from Terry and Kim consistently has been, "We’re all in this thing together; let’s … [Read more...] about Sabres exec on Pegulas’ engagement, jersey misspellings, fan concerns

'"It was really special," Quinn said of the fans' reaction as he spoke to the media during the first intermission. "I've got to say that Tom Golisano went into something really for the love of the Western New York community. He's always been a big fan of it. There were times he didn't get that (love) and I was so happy for him because he really deserves it."' … [Read more...] about Ex-Sabres owner Tom Golisano gets standing ovation on 2000s Night

'“I’m still in good shape,” Pominville said. “I still work out, still skate. I think now I might be able to be a little less selective, but for me it wasn’t worth going somewhere far where you have to go somewhere on a one-year deal, leave, either bring the family – then you get traded at the deadline because you’re on a one-year deal and the family’s stuck on the West Coast, … [Read more...] about Ex-Sabre Jason Pominville says he’s not retired, hopes to play in NHL this season

'"A lot better. I'm not thinking," he said. "I just go out there and play. You want to do everything to not get scored on, and not really focus on the offensive side. We've been playing a little better but I've been really confident."' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin finding his groove on both sides of puck for Sabres

'"I didn't really know what to expect," Olofsson said. "I haven't been through one of these things before so I'm just trying to be really patient. Tomorrow is six weeks so that's kind of where we thought it would be. I feel like there's been good progress and we're where we want to be at."' … [Read more...] about Sabres may get Victor Olofsson, Kyle Okposo back in the lineup Thursday night

'"As a friend too, he's just the ultimate pro," said Hutton, who played two seasons with the Blues from 2016-18. "He takes unbelievable care of himself and obviously that shows. You see the guy getting the Cup first and that's kind of the ultimate respect in hockey."' … [Read more...] about Carter Hutton stunned by collapse of former Blues teammate Jay Bouwmeester

'It’s not working in Buffalo, and getting assets for a player who is having no impact on your team’s performance is always worth consideration.' … [Read more...] about Sabres need to trade Rasmus Ristolainen before it’s too late

'"Felt a little bit more comfortable and felt like I started making some plays," Johansson acknowledged after scoring his first goal in 15 games. "I had the puck more on my stick and kind of where I’m used to having it a little more maybe. I felt a little bit better. Moving in the right direction."' … [Read more...] about Marcus Johansson finds comfort, scoring touch for Sabres in move to wing

'Big deal. They're supposed to beat Detroit. Everybody is.' … [Read more...] about Sabres are in no spot to take winning for granted, even against the Red Wings

'Winger Kyle Okposo skated with the Sabres on Tuesday morning ahead of their matchup against the Detroit Red Wings in KeyBank Center. Though Okposo is still a "few games away," according to coach Ralph Krueger, it's an important step in the 31-year-old's rehab from an upper-body injury suffered Jan. 30 against Montreal.' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo expected to return soon after skating with Sabres

'The Sabres (25-24-8) had scored two or fewer goals in six of their previous eight games, and they are 3-4-1 since the All-Star break. Marcus Johansson had one goal and one assist for his first multi-point game since Jan. 4, and Conor Sheary tied the score, 1-1, in the first period.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 3, Red Wings 2

'Over the first 50 games this season, the Sabres have averaged a 7.05 rating on MSG.' … [Read more...] about Sabres still draw TV crowd in season of low attendance, fan protests

'"Yeah, I don’t think I’ve been in one this bad, but you’ve been in sort of similar situations I guess you could draw on it," Skinner, who had seven goals in October, said after he had two shots on net in a 3-2 loss to Anaheim on Sunday. "You can always draw on past experiences, whether it’s the physical side and how you’re feeling or the mental side, what needs to change and … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jeff Skinner still creating chances in careerlong scoring drought