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'"You know, I take pride playing on the defensive side and I take pride in playing penalty kill, but who doesn't like to be in the offense? Who doesn't like jumping up into the play and having your name on the score sheet every once in a while? That's fun. When you're a kid growing up, that's what you play for. You play to get points. It does add an element of fun to it and I … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Josh Gorges carving out new role on the blue line

'Buffalo answered the first two goals the Penguins scored, but gave up a late goal in the second and two early goals in the third to drop its third straight preseason game.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Pittsburgh 5, Sabres 4

'As expected, there is competition at right wing as the Sabres move toward their final cuts. Kyle Okposo and Jason Pominville have spots. Seth Griffith, Bailey and Baptiste are trying to earn the other two.' … [Read more...] about Right wing remains in flux as Sabres wait on players to claim spots

'"You see the response from the natural disasters that have happened, people helping out each other. It doesn’t matter if you're black, white or anything. You're in there to help people. We need to come together."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Okposo hopes for tolerance as political debates extend into sports

'The Sabres practiced the power play as they prepared to visit Pittsburgh on Wednesday. Housley challenged the two units to shoot, and he counted 20 shots in a four-minute span.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Power play gets its shot; Fedun leaves after puck to ear

'"You try to play to your strengths. Skating. Trying to get up in the play," Bogosian said. "Even if you're up in the play and you don't get the puck, you're still doing something. You're drawing attention to you that might open up someone else. Anytime you can get at least four in the rush, I think it's going to be good for us offensively."' … [Read more...] about Bogosian ready to build on a fresh opportunity

'"I mean there's still some opportunity for position," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "We're still going to try to put guys in different spots these last two games."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Top lines taking shape

'Over the last three seasons, Josefson went 10 for 18 with four game-winners. Among players with at least 10 attempts, he's fifth in the league in that stretch at 55.5 percent.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Josefson could be key option in shootouts

'The Sabres goalie was clearly more aggressive than normal during a 3-1 loss to Toronto. He made a point of challenging shooters at every opportunity, skating outside the crease to take away angles and force quicker decisions.' … [Read more...] about Increase in speed, aggressiveness evident with Sabres’ Lehner

'The Sabres have 36 players left on their camp roster.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Cutting 11 brings roster to 36 players; Bailey embraces penalty-kill work

'Quick strike: The Leafs needed just 58 seconds of the third period and 11 seconds of their power play to take a 2-1 lead. Connor Carrick drove the left side of the Sabres' zone and banked a shot off goaltender Robin Lehner's pads. The carom went to driving Kasperi Kapanen, who hammered the puck home.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Maple Leafs 3, Sabres 1

'The Sabres took nine penalties during a 3-0 loss to Toronto, giving them 18 in the last two games. While a few calls were part of the officials' crackdown on slashing, the rest were a result of flat-footed play.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ short-handed unit has too much time to kill

'"It feels like I can play there," Ullmark said of the NHL. "I'll just make an effort down there. I just have to be very professional every day, go 100 percent and no 50s or anything because then you have guys coming underneath that want to take your spot. I've got to do the same thing. I've got to earn my spot."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Ullmark focused on growing in Rochester; Scandella returns

'Evan Rodrigues avoided one hit. The next one landed and ended his night. The Sabres left winger departed with an injury midway through the second period of Friday's 3-0 loss to Toronto.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Maple Leafs 3, Sabres 0

'"It was a great experience to be on a team with all those great players," Eichel told The Buffalo News after a recent practice in HarborCenter. "The excitement around the tournament made for a great time. In the end, a lot of us felt our tournament was cut a little bit short but it was a great way to start a hockey season and create a lot of excitement right from the … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: A year later, Eichel revels in World Cup memories