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'The Buffalo Sabres blue-liner and his wife, Bianca, have created the Bogo Bunch Foundation. Its goal is to create a family atmosphere for those in need, especially people battling cancer. His grandmother, Armen, succumbed to lymphoma in 2013.' … [Read more...] about Bogosian lays foundation for giving

'“In situations like this, it’s about having a beginners’ mind, learning how to play the game again and going from there,” center Ryan O’Reilly said after a 3-1 loss to Washington. “It’s frustrating because I think a lot of the guys on the team are playing so well. We’re just not putting it in.”' … [Read more...] about Chances are there, but lamp not lighting for Sabres

'“I don’t think you can disregard what breaking four ribs does to your body,” the coach said. “It’s also not an injury where it just goes away and doesn’t affect you for a period of time. But I think the last few games he’s started to skate the way he can skate and get in the way he can get in on the forecheck and get pucks.”' … [Read more...] about Grubauer parties; Kane still limited

'The run of little to no offense continued. Buffalo has scored two goals or fewer in 12 of the last 13 games.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Capitals 3, Sabres 1

'As the Sabres hit the quarter point of 2016-17, they’ve struggled mightily in their three-game stretches. They have a chance to win one Friday in Washington. They’ll need to win a lot more.' … [Read more...] about With quarter of season done, Sabres need to pick up pace

'Buffalo has lost 104 man-games to injury. The Capitals have lost three.' … [Read more...] about Comparing health; Eichel skates again

'The Sabres are 1-3 in shootouts and tied with Dallas for the NHL lead in losses past 60 minutes at five. They have played eight games decided by the 2-1 count and are just 3-2-3 in them. Their record in one-goal games overall is just 3-2-5.' … [Read more...] about Sabres stymied again in shootout

'"Once they booed me I figured I have to show them the move they’ve seen before," said Vanek, who played eight seasons with the Sabres. "I wanted to score for my team but once that happened I wanted to score even more."' … [Read more...] about A familiar move by Vanek wins game for Detroit

'The Sabres entered the night with a one-point lead over Detroit but the teams are back to even after the Red Wings scratched out a 2-1 shootout victory. Gustav Nyquist and former Sabre Thomas Vanek both scored in the shootout to counter a goal by Sam Reinhart. Detroit snapped its four-game losing streak while preventing the Sabres from winning three straight for the second … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: Red Wings 2, Sabres 1 (SO)

'"I think just developing that confidence in myself again and working to get that back," Moulson said of the difference between last season and this season. He took an optional morning skate in KeyBank Center Tuesday afternoon as the Sabres prepared to host the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday. "I’m getting some opportunities this year to play in some good offensive situations. I … [Read more...] about With new confidence, Moulson has located his old scoring touch

'“I’ve been getting a little more than I’d like to,” Foligno said Tuesday morning as a number of the Buffalo Sabres took an optional practice in KeyBank Center. “I’d rather be giving than receiving on that side of things but that’s part of the game. You’re going to go through bumps and bruises. It’s lot of big guys in this league.' … [Read more...] about Foligno takes a beating, keeps on hitting

'“It was a great chance for us to get some goal scorers and get some guys that we needed on the board,” coach Dan Bylsma said. “The power-play goals were huge for us. They gave us the opportunity to get our best guys on the ice and have a chance to score a goal, but I think it also gave our team a deep, deep breath and a sigh of relief about putting the puck in the back of our … [Read more...] about No joke: Sabres’ offense shows up in big way

'"This is a business, first and foremost, no matter what anybody tries to tell you or what the fans may think," Kane said Monday in KeyBank Center. "It's a business and business people make business decisions, while the players make the best business decisions for themselves when they have that opportunity. We all know that. For me, it's nothing I can concern myself too much … [Read more...] about Evander Kane hears the trade talk. He’s just looking for goals

'Ristolainen had used a Warrior Covert for the first 17 games of the season. On Friday, he practiced with a Bauer Nexus saying afterward he wasn't sure what he was going to do in the next game.' … [Read more...] about After another break, Ristolainen changes sticks

'Buffalo hadn't scored that many times since a 3-1 win in Winnipeg on Oct. 30. The Sabres improved to 7-8-4 with their second straight win in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Sabres 4, Flames 2