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'Hustle and commitment are examples of what Schaller can bring to the Sabres that can help them get out of the five-game losing streak. At times where it seems like nothing’s going right, the little things can make a difference.' … [Read more...] about Schaller excited about chance with Sabres

'The move puts Lehner one step closer to returning since he sustained a lower-body injury in Buffalo's season opener against Ottawa on Oct. 8. Lehner practiced with the American Hockey League Rochester Americans on Wednesday, and is expected to play this weekend.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign goalie Robin Lehner to minors for conditioning

'What is more significant is his average ice-time this season, which is at 21:56 a game. That is the highest ice-time average in the entire National Hockey League among forwards. The next closest average ice-time to O'Reilly's is Los Angeles Kings forward, Anze Kopitar, who is averaging 21:10 a game.' … [Read more...] about O’Reilly going to the All-Star Game

'"You've always got to find little ways to develop your game," he said. "We've got a great group of young guys that work hard after practice – actually everyone, really. There's always a bunch of guys that want to do extra stuff and just feed off each other. There are so many nuances in the game to practice."' … [Read more...] about All-Star O’Reilly has become Sabres’ ‘heart and soul’

'“I’m embarrassed right now. This is not what we want. This is not the way we want to play. We owe it to our fans especially to show up out there, and we didn’t.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres have another start with no jump

'It was Jagr’s 45th career goal against the Sabres, snapping a tie with longtime Ottawa captain Daniel Alfredsson for the most by a Buffalo opponent.' … [Read more...] about Nearly 44, Jagr keeps turning back the clock

'“You give up four goals it’s never going to be a good assessment of the game,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. “In particular their third goal, the forecheck goal where the play happens from behind the net and he kind of makes a push to the puck and ends up on his stomach. That was a big goal for their team. That one, didn’t like that one.”' … [Read more...] about Ullmark’s struggles continue in the net

'Buffalo fell to 15-21-4 overall and 8-13-2 in First Niagara Center. The Sabres are 0-4-1 in their last five home games.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Panthers 5, Sabres 1

'The season has quickly slipped away from the Sabres, who appear headed for their third consecutive lottery pick.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reeling after loss to Panthers

'“I love the game,” Jagr said. “I don’t want to be embarrassed out there. That’s why I want to work hard. I don’t want to be the guy who plays bad or makes my linemates look bad.”' … [Read more...] about Panthers star Jaromir Jagr still feasting on Sabres

'“Our start to the game (was poor). I didn’t like how we started. We gave them every opportunity to get that first goal,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. “It’s my job as the coach to get them ready to play and play in those situations.”' … [Read more...] about Hot Panthers rout Sabres 5-1 with four unanswered

Florida Panthers’ streak reaches 10 with victory against Sabres (Miami Herald) Photo gallery (Miami Herald) Luongo leads Panthers to 10th consecutive win (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Photo gallery (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Photo gallery (FloridaPanthers.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Florida Coverage

'The Sabres had an advantage in shots on goal for the majority of the game, but Luongo's goaltending combined with an opportunistic Panthers attack to control the play.' … [Read more...] about Huberdeau, Jagr help Panthers win 10th straight

'"A lot of it is mental and being prepared and ready to play the appropriate way," Sabres head coach Dan Bylsma said. "That's my job as a coach ... and I don't think we were tonight."' … [Read more...] about Panthers top Sabres for 10th straight win

'There really hasn't been any offense to speak of from either side in the last several minutes. Florida is content with dumping and chansing the puck down the ice, while the Sabres have failed to establish an offensive zone presence. The seconds just continue to tick off the clock.' … [Read more...] about Sabres losing streak extended, fall to Panthers 5-1