'"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
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Miller's love of game paves way to U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame
'"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
Sabres end eight-game losing streak, cruise past Canadiens
'"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
Sabres GM keeping calm despite eight-game losing streak
'"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
Marner, Maple Leafs hand Sabres eighth straight loss
'"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
Forsberg, Senators hand Sabres seventh 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
Horvat, Canucks hand Sabres sixth 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
Sabres honor breast cancer survivor who now strives to help others
'"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
Bills tackle Dawkins wears Sabres throwback to Sunday's game
'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
Kinkaid, Bruins hand Sabres fifth straight loss
'"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
Eichel has hat trick, Golden Knights top Sabres for ninth straight win
'"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
Coyotes defeat Sabres, win second straight to start 14-game road trip
'"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
Power among young defenseman playing big minutes while developing in NHL
'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
Sabres wrap up moms trip with super sweet question of the day
'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
Perbix scores first NHL goal to lift Lightning past Sabres
'"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