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'"Even as well as things are going, you're always asking yourself: 'How can I be better? What more can I do to help the team win?' So I think it's just that hunger, not being satisfied with where you're at and always striving to get better."' … [Read more...] about Thompson shows how good he can be with six-point game for Sabres

'Thompson had four goals by 16:40 of the first period, trailing Joe Malone (8:45) of the Hamilton Tigers on Feb. 23, 1921. Thompson tied an NHL record for goals in a period and is the fourth NHL player to do it in the first period.' … [Read more...] about Thompson scores five of nine Sabres goals in win against Blue Jackets

'The 21-year-old rookie has nine points (five goals, four assists) in his past eight games.' … [Read more...] about Quinn scores twice in Sabres win against Sharks

'"I thought we played really well 5-on-5. We gave them too many opportunities obviously with the penalties we took," Buffalo forward Alex Tuch said. "I thought we played a full 60 minutes, other than the penalties, and simple mistakes here or there that we just have to shore up because they have a lot of weapons over there."' … [Read more...] about MacKinnon’s five points help Avalanche hold off Sabres

'"I think every team in the League is going to lose leads in the third period," Buffalo coach Don Granato said. "I liked the response and the way we battled back."' … [Read more...] about Sabres blow three-goal lead in third, get past Red Wings in shootout

… [Read more...] about Stamkos scores in OT, Lightning rally to defeat Sabres

'"The way they played, you could've gotten run out of the building; any team could've tonight," Buffalo coach Don Granato said. "They're a team that's feeling it right now, and I give our guys credit. 'Andy' was great; he looked like an experienced No. 1 goaltender there many times. … I know our guys didn't feel it; I could tell by the way they did things the very first shift, … [Read more...] about Schmid makes 33 saves, Devils defeat Sabres

'"I think for me, when guys have success, it's because the line is playing well or the team is playing well," Skinner said. "I think the last two games we've played well as a team, and our line [with Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch] has been clicking pretty well. A couple of them have been on the power play, so when our power play's clicking, when guys are playing well and guys are … [Read more...] about Skinner, Quinn each scores twice, Sabres end Blues win streak at seven

'"I'm very grateful that I've had the chance to do the thing I've really loved to do and do it so many times," he said. "I got to tie my skates a lot, and I always enjoyed it. If people could sense that, I hope that would be the inspirational part of it."' … [Read more...] about Miller’s love of game paves way to U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame

'"We came out with a mission," Sabres forward Alex Tuch said. "I thought we went hard to the net from the drop of the puck. We were getting pucks deep and playing simple. We had a lot of conversations, [Anderson's] been talking about it a lot, and it's playing on the [defensive] side, and I thought everyone did that tonight."' … [Read more...] about Sabres end eight-game losing streak, cruise past Canadiens

'"We were very purposeful and specific how we were building the roster this year, knowing that we're going to be extremely young and you're going to go through ups and downs, and we're well aware of that," general manager Kevyn Adams said Monday. "I'm calm right now, and I think calm is very important in these types of things, but I'm not comfortable. You could check my sleep … [Read more...] about Sabres GM keeping calm despite eight-game losing streak

'"I do think it boils down to compete," Buffalo coach Don Granato said. "We didn't have enough guys competing hard enough at the start. Rasmus Dahlin, Tage Thompson and Dylan Cozens are three guys that stick out to me as tremendous competitive players each and every night. They were very competitive tonight, but we didn't have enough with them early, and that was the … [Read more...] about Marner, Maple Leafs hand Sabres eighth straight loss

'"I think we're gripping the stick too much," Dahlin said. "We have our chances, but we can't really execute right now. We need more swagger to our game. I don't know how many chances, but we had a ton today."' … [Read more...] about Forsberg, Senators hand Sabres seventh straight loss

'"Too easy out of the gate," Buffalo coach Don Granato said. "That is a big lesson that needs to be learned now. Period."' … [Read more...] about Horvat, Canucks hand Sabres sixth straight loss

'"Walking out on the ice was an adrenaline rush, it felt so surreal," Vargo told NHL.com. "The incredible level of support I felt from the Sabres and the Bruins, tapping their sticks. They were so loud. It was beyond words."' … [Read more...] about Sabres honor breast cancer survivor who now strives to help others