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'"You've got to be able to handle adversity and adverse situations," said coach Don Granato. "I thought our guys through the end battled extremely well. Even down a man. Down two men with the goalie pulled, we looked confident. We stayed aggressive."' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres start strong, hold off Blues for fourth straight win

'Anderson kept his team afloat with huge saves in the first 10 minutes of the game. The Sabres fell behind on Jamie Benn's power-play goal at 1:48 of the first and easily could have been in a three- or four-goal hole were it not for Anderson's acrobatics.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Owen Power provides the OT juice as ‘Young Guy Andy’ wins for Sabres in his 700th game

'After Tage Thompson was the Buffalo selection made by the NHL's operations department, the Atlantic players voted into the game by fans were Toronto's Auston Matthews, Boston's David Pastrnak and Tampa Bay goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Rasmus Dahlin’s thought on All-Star snub is ‘I guess the fans want to see forwards’

'“That's my ultimate goal, is to be here for a long time,” Olofsson told The Buffalo News. “I've enjoyed Buffalo ever since I got here, and I've been here now a few years and it's starting to feel like my second home. So, it would be a dream to be able to be a longtime Buffalo Sabre. Yeah, I've been just trying to play my best game here, and I really want to show it.”' … [Read more...] about Victor Olofsson’s recent success reflects his ‘dream’ to stick with Sabres

'Cozens gave Bodhi another memory Saturday afternoon in front of another sellout crowd at KeyBank Center. With the puck on his stick again, Cozens faked out Anaheim Ducks winger Jakob Silfverberg and scored the Sabres’ first goal of the 6-3 win on a quick, high shot over goalie John Gibson.' … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens makes a new fan, starts Sabres’ march to victory with another big goal

'"It's hard, it took me a while. Hey, I had to mess up a bunch," Miller reminded me when I asked him Thursday night after his jersey retirement ceremony. "I also had to have some moments of greatness. But you're going to mess up. I think it's hard to tell, right now, just what the league will tolerate."' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Like he once did, Ryan Miller hopes Sabres’ goalie prospects can step into starring role

'Dahlin is on pace for 94 points just past the halfway mark of the Sabres' season, which would smash Phil Housley's franchise record of 81 set in 1990. The team was off Friday and hosts the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday afternoon at 12:30 in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin’s ‘little Hail Mary’ was yet another great play in a season full of them for Sabres

'"It was so much excitement to win a game like that," said Cozens, beaming in the dressing room after scoring 12 seconds into the overtime.' … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens’ overtime goal sends Sabres to win on Ryan Miller’s ‘special night’

'Miller remained composed during his 16-minute address to the crowd, but was clearly moved just prior to it when the Sabres surprised him with the news they have established the Ryan Miller Legacy Fund, an endowment established at Roswell Park to benefit pediatric cancer patients. Quite a gesture, indeed.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: A night to renew ‘Miller Time’ was a celebration of the icon from a wonderful era of Sabres history

'"You have to promise me another snow-globe day, but that was a spectacular day that is emblazoned in my memory and, I'm sure, all of yours," said Bettman of the original Winter Classic. "It was incredible. And, as I said, this is a great sports town. It's a great hockey market. Yes, when there's a new stadium, we'll be more than happy to bring back an outdoor game."' … [Read more...] about Gary Bettman says NHL ‘more than happy’ to bring Winter Classic back to Buffalo

'"Back then, you didn't pay attention and you were thinking the player wasn't coming for four or five years so you're kind of like, 'Whatever,' " Biron recalled. "The first time I really paid attention a little bit more and thought, 'This guy is pretty good' was the lockout year. He had played a couple games for the Sabres, but now you're thinking, 'That's awesome. Good for the … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: From prospect to retired number legend, Ryan Miller’s Sabres career comes full circle

'The gates to the arena will open at 4:30, far earlier than normal, to facilitate entry of a sellout crowd and the giveaway of a replica banner upon entry. Fans are being asked to be in their seats by 5:50 in advance of the ceremony.' … [Read more...] about What you need to know about Ryan Miller Night festivities

'Ryan Miller was with the Sabres for parts of 12 seasons, so here are 12 key moments in his Sabres' career...'. … [Read more...] about Miller Times: Moments of note in the career of Ryan Miller

'Hinostroza doesn't have a goal this season and has eight assists in 19 games, while averaging just more than 12 minutes per game of ice time. But he has been a healthy scratch for most of the last two months, playing just four games since Dec. 1. He had 13 goals last season but was mostly unable to crack the lineup.' … [Read more...] about Unable to get a deal, Sabres put forward Vinnie Hinostroza on waivers

'“Yeah, that’s not right on Dahls’ part, period,” said Sabres coach Don Granato. “Simple. I think we all know that. … You don’t put yourself or your team in that position. He knows it. He’ll learn from it. Not a good play.”' … [Read more...] about Observations: Rasmus Dahlin unhappy about his penalty, performance in OT loss