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'"I talked to the management yesterday (Saturday) and it was very positive," he said, adding that he had received text messages from some Sabers players to welcome him afterwards The announcement of the transaction. This is a huge opportunity for me. And then I'm lucky, because I'll play for a team close to home, and I know the Sabers are young and have a bright future ahead of … [Read more...] about Nathan Beaulieu expected to leave Montreal

'In 225 career regular-season games, Beaulieu has 60 points (7-53) and 152 penalty minutes.' … [Read more...] about Canadiens send defenceman Nathan Beaulieu to Sabres for third-round pick

'"It was a great response," said Lehner, who was traded with David Legwand to Buffalo by the Senators in June 2015 for the 21st overall pick in that year's draft. "We didn't panic in the second. It was a good feeling here. It was a 2-1 game on the road and that's not a bad situation. We came back, we score a goal and they were a little bit on their heels."' … [Read more...] about Robin Lehner shuts door on Senators, helps Sabres to 3-2 win with 39 saves

'Often they were just outworked in their own zone and careless with the puck, the Sabres winning the lion's share of battles and races. Toronto actually outshot Buffalo 13-10, but it was the visitors who drew the bulk of quality chances.' … [Read more...] about Eichel has three assists as Sabres hand Maple Leafs sixth loss in eight games

'"We gave them opportunities, we mismanaged the puck, turned the puck over," said Sabres coach Dan Bylsma. "They had numerous chances in the first period and they just took over in the second period. They hemmed us in the offensive zone.' … [Read more...] about Max Pacioretty’s hat trick lifts Montreal Canadiens over Buffalo Sabres 5-2

'Added Sabres coach Dan Bylsma: "Everyone thought the game was over with that slapshot from the middle of the ice. The cage was wide open and Robin recovered with a huge glove save. The fans half cheered for a goal and it turned into a gasp. We had guys on the bench clamouring and cheering him on."' … [Read more...] about Zach Bogosian scores in overtime, Sabres edge Canadiens 3-2

'"He should be upset with getting pulled and that's part of Robin's game, that emotion," Bylsma said. "I have no problem with that."' … [Read more...] about Leafs’ keep rolling with win over Sabres; Rielly forced to exit with injury

'"The power play too, once he gets the puck it's so tough for people to get it off him."' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel has two points in season debut as Sabres down Senators 5-4

'"It was kind of an in-tight play and kind of lucky the way it worked out and was able to come back and be on the right side of the goalie," Reinhart said.' … [Read more...] about Sam Reinhart scores tiebreaker in third, Sabres beat Senators 2-1

Buffalo goalie Robin Lehner was impenetrable Sunday afternoon through two periods, although the Sabres (3-3-2) gave up four power plays to the Jets through the first two periods alone. Winnipeg outshot Buffalo 38-28.' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo scores twice to lead Buffalo Sabres past Winnipeg Jets 3-1

'"It may be my fault," said Buffalo head coach Dan Bylsma. "I happened to see the number before going out for the third period. They were at zero and we were at 100 per cent and they get the power-play goal.' … [Read more...] about No Comeback Required: Surprising Canucks stay perfect, down Sabres 2-1

'"I don't think there's many positives to take at all," said O'Reilly. "Our compete level, our execution was just embarrassing. That's not the way we want to be. We want to be a consistent team. We have to be a lot better."' … [Read more...] about Monahan has overtime winner for Flames as Calgary earns first win of season