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'The Sabres announced plans for a Party in the Plaza on Oct. 5 that will run from 5 to 7 p.m. in Alumni Plaza directly outside KeyBank Center, which leads up to the team's season opener against the Montreal Canadiens at 7 p.m.' … [Read more...] about Sabres set Party in the Plaza for prior to team’s season opener Oct. 5

'"I'm not looking too much into it, but if I get the chance to play with them it'd be great," the 24-year-old said in HarborCenter. "Hopefully, I can show them what I have."' … [Read more...] about Sabres giving Griffith opportunity to jump from minor-league star to NHLer

'While playing for Green Bay of the United States Hockey League in February 2011, Wilcox joined a full line brawl during a game against Omaha. He skated the length of the ice to fight Lancers goalie Todd Mathews. Wilcox earned a unanimous decision, throwing seven rights and two lefts while tossing Mathews to the ice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Wilcox’s fight does No. 32 proud; Scandella sits again; Pu in

'"It was good, sort of different emotions," Johnson said Wednesday in HarborCenter. "It was a little bit weird coming back after being gone for a year. But it felt good to get out with a lot of familiar faces. It's a new system, new philosophy and new energy with the team."' … [Read more...] about Hot for a half-season with Flames, Johnson happy to return to Sabres

'"It was really nice to finally get out there and get in a game situation," Larsson said Wednesday at HarborCenter in the wake of the Sabres' 4-3 overtime win over the Penguins in Penn State's Pegula Ice Arena. "It's been a long time and it was a great feeling. I was trying to get back into the pace, find the timing, find the areas where I was supposed to be on the ice and what … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Larsson returns, Scandella stays out

'The Sabres dress in KeyBank Center and walk over to HarborCenter with most of their gear on for practice, usually using the tunnel in the arena pavilion that connects the two facilities. Ryan O'Reilly has made the quick jaunt even easier – by converting his hockey skates to roller skates with clip-on wheels.' … [Read more...] about O’Reilly has a speedy mode of transport to practice

'"Any player who contributes offensively, you just feel better about yourself," coach Phil Housley said. "It's good to see that they had a good game."' … [Read more...] about It’s just a start, but Sabres’ Pominville has the finish Eichel needs

'"It's definitely different, that's for sure," said Sabres center Evan Rodrigues. "You can't play with your stick up in the air anymore. It's got to be on the ice. Anything around the hands is going to get called.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Crackdown on slashing; Bailey must forecheck; outdoor tickets

'The star center set up two goals during regulation and scored the winner in overtime, beating goaltender Casey DeSmith with an unassisted goal just 25 seconds into the extra session. Eichel used Evander Kane as a decoy during the two-on-one, then cleanly found the net from inside the right circle.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 4, Penguins 3 (OT)

'"He's been terrific, not only in this game," coach Phil Housley said in KeyBank Center. "His work ethic has been really, really good. You could see tonight he's very poised with the puck. His lateral movement is really good. He had some quality chances. He made a heck of a play on that first goal."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rodrigues hopes increased speed gives him a leg up

'High on the wall of the dressing room, above the door that leads to the video area, is a giant stuffed buffalo head. It's visible from everywhere inside the round room, and it overlooks everything.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Stuffed buffalo watches dressing room; Pu impresses

'"I made a lot of decisions over the last couple years about making money," Moses admitted. "That's great and I'm happy for what I did. But I was watching the Cup playoffs and really hadn't made a serious effort to play in the NHL in my career ... I want to give myself a real chance and see where it ends up."' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Back from the KHL, Moses looks for another shot

'Sabres starting goaltender Robin Lehner faced just 16 shots during the opening two periods, stopping 14. Linus Ullmark played the third period and stopped all 10 shots he faced.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Hurricanes 3, Sabres 2 (OT)

'He explained staying at home will enable the post-game show to be a full 30 minutes. When the team is on the road, the post-game shows often have to be cut so the TV performers can catch the team plane.' … [Read more...] about Biron, Duff staying home to work Sabres road games

'"It's new coaches, new management, so I think it's fresh start for everyone," Girgensons said in HarborCenter. "You can't come in thinking that you have a spot. You have to prove it in the practice, off the ice, so I think it's good for everyone."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Girgensons seizing chance at expanded role