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'Ristolainen's ice time -- which featured a whopping 11:09 of special teams time -- was the second-highest of his career in regulation. And he set a career-best with a plus-4 rating in the Sabres' 4-2 victory.' … [Read more...] about Ristolainen wants to keep bringing his ‘Beast Mode’

'But now the Hawks are 0-3-2 in the last five, scoring just 10 goals and enduring a 1-for-21 struggle on the power play. It's their longest losing streak since a nine-gamer in the 2011-12 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Blackhawks figure to be in a dark mood

'Both Lehner and Johnson are on one-year deals and prospect Linus Ullmark is looming in Rochester, ostensibly to take over the No. 1 job. It's possible that could happen as soon as next season. There are goaltending injuries in places like Edmonton, Florida, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh that could lead those teams to look to Buffalo for help.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ open-for-business mode could include Lehner, Johnson

'That doesn't mean Nylander is definitely out. He can still be added to the final roster.' … [Read more...] about Four Sabres prospects on World Junior preliminary rosters, but still no Nylander

'"We've had some good 'fightback" when we've been down throughout the season," Kane said. "Not necessarily in tie games, but we battled back here and found a way to win. We made plays when we needed to and we got the saves when we needed them."' … [Read more...] about Sabres get a big break, some goals (finally) and a win

'"Nothing is given to you," Wilson said Tuesday in Pepsi Center when asked about Botterill's message. "We were lucky to have a good team in Wilkes-Barre when we were down there. It kind of just so happened we came up all together to Pittsburgh and that definitely made it easier. But 'Bottsy' didn't give us anything up front.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Scott Wilson can vouch for Jason Botterill’s method

'Evander Kane scored with 8:06 left to snap a tie and lift the goal-starved Sabres to a 4-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche. The win snapped Buffalo's four game-losing streak and its six-game losing streak in the Pepsi Center that dated just over 12 years -- to Dec. 4, 2005.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 4, Avalanche 2

'Mittelstadt is tied for third in the NCAA in freshman scoring with 15 points (five goals, 10 assists) in 17 games for Minnesota. He impressed the coaching and management staff this summer at the World Junior Summer Showcase in Plymouth, Mich.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Casey Mittelstadt named to preliminary World Junior roster

'On their own, Monday's moves won't turn the Sabres into Stanley Cup contenders. But they send a message that the players had better get their stuff together. Kyle Okposo used a stronger word than stuff, though it started with the same letter.' … [Read more...] about Much-needed shake-up underway for Sabres, starting with Moulson

'"I'm going to go out and work as hard as I can to start, and then from there I'll just let my talent work itself out," Rodrigues said Monday. "Just add some pace, add some work ethic, be hard on pucks and when the opportunity comes to showcase my offensive ability, I'll do that."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Rodrigues recalled; Wilson acquired from Wings; Beaulieu ill

'"I just think I was trying to figure things out," Pu said. "I was bit frustrated but I kept working hard. The bounces started coming my way the last month and I'm playing with good players. I kept working hard on things I need to, like shooting, and it started kicking in slowly. Sooner or later I would get more numbers. I always trusted myself."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Prospects: Cliff Pu finds his scoring groove

'"You have a guy on our team step up like Bogo and fight arguably one of the tougher, stronger guys in our game and it gives our bench a big boost," added center Jack Eichel. "That's leadership there. Obviously he didn't like the way he hit 'Caber.' He's trying to get some energy going and it's a great job by him."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: On lost weekend, Bogosian has a big return

'At 6-17-4, the Sabres are playing at a 49-point pace. They totaled 52 and 54 points, respectively, in 2013-14 and 2014-15, the two years ownership green-lighted management to build them to lose to secure high draft picks.' … [Read more...] about End of goal drought is tiny silver lining in latest Sabres clunker

'"It's pretty much one of the first things I heard," Fasching, 22, said before the game. "I'll definitely be around the net tonight. That's definitely a theme for me and I'm not afraid to get there."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Fasching gets the call with mandate to get to the net

'Pominville took a backhand feed by Jack Eichel and slammed home a one-timer from the right circle at 11:18 of the third period to pull the Sabres within 3-1. It ended their franchise-record scoreless streak at 232 minutes, 9 seconds, which dated to Kyle Okposo's empty-net goal with 51 seconds left Nov. 24 against Edmonton.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Penguins 5, Sabres 1