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'"The deadline is a week away. I'm aware of it obviously like everybody else is," Kane said. "I'm just getting ready for the next game. That's my mindset."' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: As countdown hits final week, Evander Kane forges on

'"I can't be frustrated for not having the chance to play here. Every time I get the call-up, I'm very fortunate and very happy about it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Amerks’ slump doesn’t worry Ullmark; Trotz praises Housley

'The Sabres have been outscored, 30-12, during the matinees. The deficit is 24-6 during first and second periods.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Capitals 3, Sabres 2

'We have tickets for today's Sabres game. We've tried giving them to our vendors, customers, and friends. No one wants them. So, we turn to you, Twitter. We'll actually pay you $10 to take our two seats in the 200 level and a pass for the parking ramp.' … [Read more...] about How to really get someone to take your Sabres tickets

'"While this incident was isolated in nature, no player, coach, official or fan should ever have to endure such abuse at one of our games. The league will take steps to have our clubs remind all stakeholders that they are entitled to enjoy a positive environment – free from unacceptable, inappropriate, disruptive, inconsiderate or unruly behaviors or actions and may not engage … [Read more...] about Capitals, NHL confront racism after taunts directed at Smith-Pelly

'While little went right for the Sabres in any of the day games – they've been outscored, 27-10 – the starts have been particularly troublesome. They've given up the opening goal in five of the six, and it came early in all of them.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Nice days hard to come by; Winter Classic jersey is back

'It's not changing. There are few signs it will. Sure, there's the blip like sweeping western Canada and winning three of four before Saturday's pounding. But for the first 40 minutes against the Kings, the players may as well have taken in brunch or a movie rather than skate listlessly around KeyBank Center and fall into a 4-0 hole.' … [Read more...] about Sabres again miss wake-up call in latest lackadaisical loss

'Coach Phil Housley is less than impressive at times but I'm still firing 10 or 12 players before I think about changing coaches. There are too many guys in this dressing room too happy to have their money.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Botterill needs to slam the door on this sorry group

'Two buses full of Iafallo's family and friends came to the game from The Towne House, the Hamburg pub run by his father, Tom, that's been family owned since 1962.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Iafallo has homecoming fun; Lehner struggling in Buffalo

'Los Angeles had 30 shots during the opening two periods in building a 4-0 lead. The Kings won in Buffalo for the first time since a 4-1 win Feb. 21, 2003.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Kings 4, Sabres 2

'The Sabres have made it clear to teams they're in position to retain some salary to facilitate deals and perhaps enhance their return. They're expected to keep part of Kane's $5.25 million salary in a trade and would likely have to keep part of the $3.9 million hit on Gorges or the $4 million for Lehner. Teams are limited to three retained salaries at any one time.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: As deadline approaches, Sabres in the thick of the chatter

'"We still have a lot to work for," Nolan said in KeyBank Center. "Guys are battling for different things. You come in here and just work. It's really simple. You just come in here and work and put your best foot forward, try to win as many games as we can."' … [Read more...] about As contenders line up to face Sabres, it’s not fun being out of playoffs

'During the Buffalo Sabres' home games this month, the team is playing a fundraising commercial starring Ryan O'Reilly, Martin Biron, Sabretooth and a 5-year-old girl named Isabella Phelan. With a bow in her hair, she smiles throughout the ad for cancer-fighting "Bald for Bucks." The commercial is light-hearted, but it's taken on a sadder tone. Biron revealed Phelan has … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Cancer relapses for commercial star; penalty trouble; Wilson shines

'"This is the worst it's ever been in the 30 years I've worked hockey," he said a block from KeyBank Center before Tuesday's game. "They just don't want them."' … [Read more...] about How do you sell Sabres tickets that no one wants? You don’t.

'There were mistakes with the puck and away from it. Too many stick penalties. A bad clear by Ryan O'Reilly that led to the tying goal. A bad change by Evander Kane that spelled trouble on the winning goal.' … [Read more...] about Another strong road show not taken in Sabres’ OT loss