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'"We have to continue to improve in a lot of facets," Botterill said. "I think the easiest one, and what we've talked a lot about is, continuing to try to add more scoring to our group, especially up front, and that's why getting Jeff signed was such a big deal for us. We want to focus on adding to that group, not replacing it."' … [Read more...] about Skinner signing first part of Sabres’ plan to end playoff drought

'"I understand people always want a deal as of yesterday," Botterill said. "I think there's just an urgency because we've always wanted the player. We've always wanted to have him back. We want him to be part of our group moving forward here and we've always continued to try to look at our group and try and add to our group versus trying to replace."' … [Read more...] about Skinner contract top priority for Sabres, GM says

'"First and foremost, we want to earn respect and be difficult to play against every night," he said. "I think that Buffalo is a market -- first of all, its passion and the history are clear to me -- but it's a market that respects hard work and the unity that I will be working on putting together, not only off but on the ice."' … [Read more...] about Krueger hired as Sabres coach

'"I was able to tap in," Krueger said on a conference call Wednesday. "I watched two NHL playoff games a few weeks ago and I changed bars every period, so I didn't stay too long. But it was quite interesting. I'd sit beside Sabre fans and have conversations that I won't be able to have with them now, but it was very enlightening."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ new coach tapped into spirit of fans in Buffalo bars

'"I'm really excited. From guys who have played for him and from people around hockey, it seems like he's a really good guy. He gets the most out of his players. I'm just looking forward to getting to know him, meeting him and get things going."' … [Read more...] about Sabres moving in right direction with Krueger hire, Eichel says

'"If you're going to sign a long-term contract with an organization, you kind of want to know who the head coach is," Botterill said. "We've kept in dialogue with Jeff and certainly made him aware of who we were going to name here as head coach today, just as we did with a lot of our leadership group."' … [Read more...] about Sabres look to sign Skinner to long-term contract

'"Today was not an easy day, but the results in the second half were just not there," general manager Jason Botterill said. "Our fans expect more. We expect more. In the end, I thought this decision had to be made for our organization moving forward."' … [Read more...] about Housley fired as Sabres coach

'"The pace of the NHL was pretty close to the Swedish Hockey League, but the biggest difference is the skill of every player, so that was the challenge."' … [Read more...] about Dahlin felt comfortable as rookie with Sabres

'"It was great to see Jeff get 40, and I was so happy to be the one that passed him the puck," Buffalo defenseman Rasmus Dahlin said. "He's going to make some heavy money."' … [Read more...] about Sabres score seven in win against Red Wings

'"It's important that we were able to come out tonight, have a good effort for the fans," Eichel said. "It's nice that they were able to pack it and come support us one last time here. It's good that we were able to get a win and score some goals and make it an exciting game."' … [Read more...] about Sabres defeat Senators to end eight-game losing streak

'Okposo said he told Brown-Hall, "Whether it's fair or unfair, because of the color of your skin, you're going to have to work harder to get what you want in life and you're going to have to let some things roll off your back that you probably shouldn't. You're going to have to be the bigger man."' … [Read more...] about Okposo, Sabres welcome youth hockey player subjected to racial slurs

'"I thought we played better than we have in a little while," Sabres forward Kyle Okposo said. "I liked our game, for the most part. They're a good hockey team over there. I thought that we did a lot of good things tonight."' … [Read more...] about Predators tie for first in Central, defeat Sabres

'"We were playing really well the first seven, eight minutes, then they get one and then we just sat back on our heels a little bit," Sabres right wing Kyle Okposo said. "Settle down for the second, give one up on a 2-on-1 and it's tough at that point. I don't know. I don't have all the answers right now. We have to play hard until the end."' … [Read more...] about Blue Jackets shut out Sabres, move into first wild card in East

'"This game wasn't really about X's and O's," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "It was just about battles. The 1-on-1 battles, they were heavier, they were a bigger team. That's why they're in the playoffs in the position they're in."' … [Read more...] about Islanders clinch playoff berth with win against Sabres

'"Go down two, have a great, strong second period, showed some good resiliency," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "In the third period, just some young mistakes. It's unfortunate, but I like the way we came back. We fought until the end."' … [Read more...] about Red Wings recover, top Sabres in OT