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'He's the guy the Sabres signed to the biggest free agent contract in their history in the summer of 2016. Okposo got seven years and $42 million. With five years left on the deal, that $6 million cap hit sure looks like an albatross these days.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Okposo knows Sabres are desperate for return on their investment

'"I think we've got to start holding guys accountable. Start being honest with ourselves and our teammates," Nolan said after the Sabres 5-4 loss to the Minnesota Wild in KeyBank Center Wednesday. "When we're turning pucks over and not working hard, it kinda (gets) swept under the rug and we've got to, if someone does turn it over, if they don't chip it in at the red line or … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Jordan Nolan speaks on the need for accountability

'Ennis scored 2:04 after Eichel to tie it, 1-1. Foligno and Wild center Charlie Coyle outworked the Sabres along the boards to get the puck to Ennis. The winger spun and sent a no-look backhand to the net that fooled Johnson.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Wild 5, Sabres 4

'"I think it's the right choice," Ennis said in KeyBank Center, where he joins former Buffalo teammate Marcus Foligno in playing the Sabres Wednesday night as members of the Minnesota Wild. "I didn't know too much about Peterman. I like Tyrod. I think Tyrod is a good quarterback, the best one on the roster in my opinion. I'd like to see Tyrod in there. It was an unfortunate day … [Read more...] about Tyler on Tyrod: Former Sabres forward Ennis happy to hear the news on Bills’ Taylor

'If Housley positions herself as a visible member of the Buffalo community, it won’t be an unfamiliar position. She is recognizable already in her Minnesota Senate district and around the state Capitol. In her five years as a legislator, she has satiated her hyperactive attention with an array of projects, from turning a private plot on the St. Croix into a public park to … [Read more...] about The thoroughly modern marriage of Phil and Karin Housley

'"Anything's possible when you believe," Pominville said. "When you get back to that swagger, that confidence as a team, you feel like anything you do, you can't be denied. Right now, it's almost the other way where we're giving up a bounce and we're getting scored on or we're not getting the bounce offensively. And when you're going well those bounces offensively usually come … [Read more...] about Ready to face their old team, Pominville and Scandella know how to flip the script on a season

'"I kinda tweaked my ankle," Josefson said when asked what happened against the Ducks. "I had an ankle sprain. Took a while to get it ready to heal."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Josefson could return to lineup

'The Sabres are 0-4-2 in their last six games and 2-6-1 this season in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about After fourth straight day of losses, Buffalo fans reach breaking point

'They're not remotely tanking but doing almost as good a job. The Arizona Coyotes' surprising win Monday in Toronto gave them three straight victories in Canada and got them within a point of the Sabres, who have no business being in those regions of the NHL standings anymore.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: No matter what you call it, deck shuffling is all Sabres have at this point

'"It's tough. You want both," Kane said. "I think hopefully it turns around here and it starts to come. We've got to find ways to generate more. Am I happy with the start personally? Yes, but do I want more? Absolutely. I think I can be producing more. I think I could be producing more offense. I think the team could be producing more and I think we have the guys in this room … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Kane expects more from himself

'After pulling within a goal with 3:32 remaining, the Sabres buzzed the Blue Jackets' zone. They had a power play for the final 1:55, but they couldn't net the tying goal. It was pulse-quickening action, especially considering the sleepers lately.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Blue Jackets 3, Sabres 2

'"For sure, you go home you see your kids, you're with your family, your mind gets off the game a little bit," Lehner said. "But also, I love the game of hockey and you also do this for your family. This is also our job. You come home and you're with your kids, you feel a responsibility to try and perform and do well. They're part of the reason why you wake up in the morning … [Read more...] about Family time brings perspective, and pressure, to Sabres

'"We’ve had our chances, but we definitely need to generate more offense," said left wing Evander Kane, who scored his 11th goal. "A lot of that has to do with execution, a lot of that has to do with taking the puck to the net instead of playing along the perimeter. I think we play along the perimeter way too much."' … [Read more...] about With few players doing their jobs, Sabres’ plummet continues

'Through 20 games of their season, it is utterly baffling to comprehend where this team is. If Jason Botterill and Phil Housley thought over the summer they had the answers that Tim Murray and Dan Bylsma didn't, they've quickly learned otherwise.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Twenty games in, Sabres have to get out of their own way

'"Cancer affects everyone," Sabres defenseman Marco Scandella said. "I'm no exception. I lost my dad a couple years ago. It's a special night for me."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Tributes for Hockey Fights Cancer; Nylander hit in return; Bogosian skating