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'"It wasn't the type of goal I usually get a chance to do," Pouliot said with a grin, "but it ended up good."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Pouliot holding up his end of the bargain with scoring run

'"It's easy to be negative because you're in a negative situation," Evander Kane said after Tuesday's game. "It's hard to be positive. That's the mental toughness you have to have, being positive when things are going tough and working through things."' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: No snow job from Housley necessary as Sabres actually play pretty well

'"He makes the play. He let's me know. He's right there," Reinhart said about the play with McCable. "I'm aware. The play is made. Obviously I got hit pretty good and he's there to step in 10 times out of 10. It was the right play by him. We've been pretty close over the last couple of years, so I expect him to be in there every time and believe it or not, I'd do the same for … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: McCabe stands up for Reinhart

'Pouliot has five goals this season, all in the last seven games. He had eight goals in 67 games for Edmonton last year and was bought out.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 3, Capitals 1

'"We think a couple little changes here and there and we're going to be better, but we all have to demand more out of ourselves," O'Reilly said. "It feels like we are a little fragile right now. When things don't go well, it's tough to climb back.' … [Read more...] about O’Reilly hopes Sabres can build quickly, prove they’re a better team

'"We're going to still hold the players accountable – believe me. I think the message today was pretty strong in our meetings of doing the right things, playing the right way. That's where the accountability comes in because I think we have to have more urgency in our game defending when we don't have the puck."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Housley preaches accountability; defense getting healthier

'"I think our forwards are really good here," Osmanski said. "We've got four lines that score any time. I just get them the puck and let them do their thing. I get points without looking for them, they just happen which is good. I worked a lot over the summer and it's good it's starting to show in Peterborough, but I think I'm playing with some good players, too."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Prospects: Osmanski takes on a bigger role with Peterborough

'"There's highs and lows. We want to try to keep it at an even-level keel, not tip too low, not get too high. I think our consistency is a good measurement. We have to be a consistent hockey team."' … [Read more...] about Despite rough start, Sabres’ Housley keeps looking at bright side

'"It's hard," Lehner said in American Airlines Center. "This is the sport, this is the life I choose. I'm pretty fortunate. At the end of the day I'm a goalie in the National Hockey League. This happens to a lot of goalies. You've just got to throw this out and go to the next game because I think we've been playing some decent hockey lately."' … [Read more...] about Lehner, Sabres watch the wind leave their sails in loss

'Just 14 games into the season, the Sabres have already used 10 defensemen. Last season, they dressed 12.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Defensive depth tested again; Botterill inducted into Michigan Hall of Fame

'The Sabres faced a 4-0 deficit with just 12:51 off the clock Saturday. Dallas needed only eight shots to bury Buffalo in the early hole.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Stars 5, Sabres 1

'"Anyone who doesn't vote for Vegas is lying," Sabres goaltender Robin Lehner said with a grin. "I'd never been there. It's a nice, clean, cool city. The rink was awesome. There was a lot of good entertainment in it. It was a really good atmosphere." … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: Players vote for their favorite road city

'"It's a big goal for me," the right winger admitted. "I've been pressing. I felt like the last five games have been better for me, but still without that goal, it's always tough. You're looking to get those zeros off the board."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Okposo finally enjoys net result

'Kane scored his NHL-best third short-handed goal of the season during Thursday's 5-4 win in Arizona. The Sabres had just three short-handed goals as a team last year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Eichel, Kane a ‘killer’ combo; military appreciation; Stars rolling at home

'"Maybe we just thought the game was over before it was over," left wing Benoit Pouliot said. "We got a little bit lazy, and they capitalized, but we came out with the two points."' … [Read more...] about Another lesson for Sabres, though this one comes in needed victory