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'"Right now, if you look at San Jose, they're sort of in the same predicament that we are," Sabres coach Phil Housley said after his team practiced in HarborCenter Wednesday morning. "It's going to be a tough game. I'm sure they're not happy with their game, just like we're not happy with ours. … It's good that guys can get out on the road, hopefully bond together, but we've … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: San Jose first stop on West Coast trip

'The former goaltender could have been valuable offering his insights on the play of Robin Lehner and Chad Johnson during the Sabres' two recent lopsided losses in which the goalies were left defenseless in dealing with multiple 2-on-1 rushes by opponents.' … [Read more...] about Biron set to return to Sabres’ broadcasts on Saturday

'For someone who wants to be mentioned as an MVP candidate, he simply can't have outings like Monday's 6-2 loss to New Jersey.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Mailbag Extra: O’Reilly, Eichel and the need to do better

'Then last season had its unwatchable moments. This season has already had them, too. Fans are quickly moving back to "show me you're worth it" mode, and the players have only themselves to blame.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Mailbag: New team, same problems as fans ask inevitable questions

'"I am slightly more experienced than a lot of players with the games I've played as a pro," Moses said. "But I really haven't come close to having a full season over here yet. I have a lot to learn about the day-to-day lifestyle, how to take care of my body over the course of a longer season. I can learn from some of these guys, however I think I can help the young guys … [Read more...] about Sabres Prospects: Steve Moses embracing his new AHL adventure

'Michael John “BoBo” Boland, of Grand Island, a former defenseman for the Buffalo Sabres, died Sunday in Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital in Amherst after a period of declining health. He was 62.' … [Read more...] about Mike Boland, 62, former Buffalo Sabres defenseman

'Yet it is happening again and again and again. At times Monday, it looked like the Sabres were giving pucks away just to get more work defending two-on-ones.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ early season summary: ‘We’re just doing a lot of things wrong’

'It's only taken us three games to clearly deduce that, in fact, it wasn't all Dan Bylsma's fault. Even though the denizens of the dressing room at One Seymour H. Knox III Plaza wanted you to believe backward coaching was what last season was about.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres’ big names are coming up woefully small

'"It just seemed like they had a lot of jam. They were tenacious on the pucks," Johnson said. "They just seemed to capitalize on a lot of our mistakes. There are obviously areas you need to tighten up on and at this level if you make the littlest mistake, teams take advantage of it. For the most part it has to be tight. I don't know how to explain that to be honest. They were … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Defense leaving the goalies out to dry

'The Sabres allowed four short-handed goals in 82 games last season. They gave up their fourth with 5:23 gone in the second, allowing the Devils to take a 3-1 lead.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Devils 6, Sabres 2

'Let's Dough Buffalo! is a "cookie hat trick," the company said: cookie dough ice cream with crushed cookie swirls and cookie dough pieces.' … [Read more...] about ‘Let’s Dough Buffalo!’ is Perry’s newest Sabres flavor

'"Anytime you put a new system in, sure it's going to take some getting use to, but in saying that there's things (Saturday) night that had nothing to do with the system or anything like that," Sabres forward Kyle Okposo said. "It was just our decision-making as a team and our lack of battle and their elevated level of battle. They did a really good job of making decisions … [Read more...] about Devil in the details as the Sabres prepare to host New Jersey

'"It's starting to get more comfortable," Nolan said about speaking out on issues impacting First Nations communities. "I think a lot of young Native kids may look up to me and see me as a role model, so it's important for me to stand up for what I believe in and for issues that are important for me. It's about being a good role model and example for our youth.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Nolan gets comfortable with being a First Nations role model

'As short-handed goal after short-handed goal appeared on the scoreboard Saturday, the Sabres put together a lowlight reel on how not to play with the man-advantage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres come up short in big way, especially on power play

'"I was really touched by the support I received from the organization here, from all the guys, coaching staff, Garth," Okposo said Saturday in Barclays Center. "It was pretty special to me, and I'm just happy that it's behind me and I can move on and play hockey with no concerns."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Okposo thankful for Isles’ concern, talks Tavares; Moulson competes for time