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'"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

'The Bills offensive lineman arrived at the game wearing a black and red Buffalo Sabres throwback jersey with the famous Bison head logo (commonly referred to as the "goathead") from 1996-2006.' … [Read more...] about Bills tackle Dawkins wears Sabres throwback to Sunday’s game

'"Bitter taste in their mouths," Buffalo coach Don Granato said. "We've got a group that -- I've said it before -- they're not happy. It [ticks] them off. That's a really good thing for us, is we brought in competitive people. We know they're young, but we brought in competitive people for that reason."' … [Read more...] about Kinkaid, Bruins hand Sabres fifth straight loss

'"It's satisfying," Eichel said. "It's satisfying to come in here and win. I think that was the most important thing for our group tonight. They were desperate and they gave us everything we could handle. And we found a way to make the plays when we needed to."' … [Read more...] about Eichel has hat trick, Golden Knights top Sabres for ninth straight win

'"Before I take any questions, I don't care what the stats said at all," Buffalo coach Don Granato said. "I don't know what the stats said. ... We felt we wanted an easier game. We didn't do what it took to maybe create more chances or score the goals we needed from identifying how the game was, get to the net enough, get pucks to the net. At the end of it, you look at it, we … [Read more...] about Coyotes defeat Sabres, win second straight to start 14-game road trip

'It's very rare when a player can come in and have a major impact right away. I'm not saying he can't, but as far as the defensive position, you know the players have skill, they have great hockey IQ, and they can make plays.' … [Read more...] about Power among young defenseman playing big minutes while developing in NHL

'Saturday's game in Tampa Bay against the Lightning marked the end of the team's family gathering but there was more than just a little fun had by all.' … [Read more...] about Sabres wrap up moms trip with super sweet question of the day

'"The effort was great, we had a chance to win the game and had a chance to pull ahead in the game," Buffalo coach Don Granato said. "Just making little mistakes. We lost that game because of a difference in experience, not skill."' … [Read more...] about Perbix scores first NHL goal to lift Lightning past Sabres

'"We weren't as sharp tonight, and I would say there were a handful of guys that didn't look like themself," Buffalo coach Don Granato said. "It happens. They tried to fight through. I don't question their compete, I don't question their effort."' … [Read more...] about Aho has hat trick, assist to help Hurricanes top Sabres

'Olofsson scored twice, Thompson had a goal and an assist, and Owen Power, Rasmus Dahlin and Jeff Skinner each had two assists for the Sabres (7-3-0), who have won three in a row. Eric Comrie made 18 saves.' … [Read more...] about Sabres score five in third period, hand Penguins sixth straight loss

'"I think obviously getting the win's always a good feeling, especially 8-3," Thompson said. "I thought we played a really good game all the way around, but obviously it's a nice feeling when you're scoring, you're contributing on the score sheet. It's nice."' … [Read more...] about Thompson has hat trick, six points in Sabres win against Red Wings