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'"When we're on the road, we understand the challenge at hand," Eichel said. "I think we need to bring that at home, take more pride in our ice and playing in front of our home fans. At home this year, I don't think we've brought the energy and passion that we need to bring. So we've got 20 games here, basically at home the entire month. We need to use that to our advantage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ bounceback week puts Eichel in good mood for his big weekend

'"It's really unfortunate," Eichel said Saturday at NHL All-Star Media Day. "Somebody like Eric who has had such an impact on the community in Buffalo and who is so well-liked ... just speaking to people inside the organization with the Bills or Sabres or just in the city in general, everyone has such good things to say about him.' … [Read more...] about Eichel on Eric Wood’s retirement: ‘I know how much football means to him’

'The Buffalo Sabres' center picked up speed as he flew around the Amalie Arena ice, finishing third in the event with a time of 13.828 seconds.' … [Read more...] about Eichel finishes third in Fastest Skater competition

'"There's definitely a learning curve but I think Phil did an excellent job in Nashville. He was very well prepared. ... It's been a tough start for him but I see him as a coach who can last and get it going in Buffalo."' … [Read more...] about All-Star Notebook: Preds’ Laviolette says Housley will figure it out

'"I fixed some stuff with sleep patterns, and that seemed to give me some better energy," Okposo said. "You get into the science, and it makes a big difference."' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: Beauty sleep makes Okposo’s game look good

'Eichel will be making his first All-Star appearance at perhaps the hottest point of his career. He's a point-a-game player for the first time (49 points in 49 games), and has hit the 20-goal mark for the third straight year. He has 25 points in 17 games since Dec. 15, tied for the NHL scoring lead in that span with Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Eichel to show off skill at All-Star Weekend

'Lehner and fellow netminder Chad Johnson stopped all 80 even-strength shots they faced, allowing only one power-play goal in the 2-1 overtime victory in Calgary. The overall shutout streak of 173 minutes, 30 seconds is second in franchise history to the 226:24 that Ryan Miller put up in January 2003.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ message after unreal road trip: ‘This was no fluke’

'"I just realize that will happen, but at the same time we're in season and I'm excited about playing hockey. I enjoy playing hockey, and that's all I can do right now."' … [Read more...] about Vancouver hopes home is where the contract is for Sabres’ Kane

'The former Buffalo Sabres star continues to find the net in his 13th NHL season. He was second on the Vancouver Canucks with 14 goals and 35 points in 48 games entering Thursday's meeting with the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Vanek still scoring; new look for Lehner; Eichel on All-Star Game

'The Sabres couldn't have drawn up a better beginning. They took a 1-0 lead with 4:27 gone and piled up nine of the first 12 shots – and those numbers still don't do justice to their early dominance. They were skating, hitting and skating some more, setting up repeatedly in the Canucks' zone.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 4, Canucks 0

'"To get a three-game streak here would be obviously big for confidence," center Evan Rodrigues said Wednesday after a short, optional practice in Rogers Arena. "It shows we're taking steps in the right direction at this point."' … [Read more...] about Sabres determined to have perfect trip to Canada

'"Right now we're all on the same page, and I think that was evident," right wing Sam Reinhart said. "We all have fun with each other when we're out there playing like that and reading and reacting off each other. We have a game plan and we know where each other is at, but a lot of it is reacting. That's when we're playing our best out there."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Power play dominating; goalies rebound; Housley says thanks

'For the second straight night, the Sabres looked like a capable and downright good NHL team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres have loads of fun, learn something along the way

'It was along the highways connecting Maine to Manitoba and minor-league outposts in between that guys like Pominville played for peanuts while fantasizing about the NHL. With long bus rides and minuscule per diems was a message about sacrifice and patience, about development and discipline, about never taking the NHL for granted.' … [Read more...] about Bucky Gleason: Pominville’s bus provides better travel for Sabres than Pegula’s charter

'"I've been a long time waiting for this chance," the Kazakhstan native said in Rogers Place. "It's a tough time, but I am ready now."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Antipin happy in NHL; Beaulieu sent home; Eichel vs. McDavid