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'"We as members of the Sabres organization are all responsible for our success but accountability starts with me," said Pegula, the Sabres owner since 2011. "We are not happy with our season this year and there are no excuses. Six years ago I stood here and told Buffalo Sabres fans that the reason for existence is to win a Stanley Cup. That is still the truth. One team wins the … [Read more...] about Sabres looking for experienced general manager

'The Sabres improved by 27 points (54 to 81) in Bylsma's first season but did not make the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and they dropped to 78 points this season. They have not made the playoffs since 2011.' … [Read more...] about Coach Dan Bylsma, GM Tim Murray fired by Sabres

'"I think from a playoff standpoint it's disappointing, and I guess it stalled," he said. "But I think from an individual-player-development standpoint, that's what I'm a big part of and believe in, I think (center) Jack Eichel took big steps. I think (center) Sam [Reinhart] took steps. I think [defenseman Jake] McCabe and [defenseman Rasmus] Ristolainen in the first half of … [Read more...] about Sabres GM, coach part of ‘top to bottom’ review

'Point's game-winning goal came with 1:24 left in the third period. His centering pass deflected off of Sabres defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen and caught Ullmark out of position to give the Lightning a 3-2 lead.' … [Read more...] about Lightning end season with third straight win

'Florida (34-36-11) moved one point ahead of the Sabres for sixth place in the Atlantic Division. Each team has been eliminated from Stanley Cup Playoff contention.' … [Read more...] about Panthers end six-game losing streak

'"Obviously, I like the result, but I also liked how we played the game and played for the 60 minutes," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. "I thought we played the way we had to play, we outcompeted them. They certainly had a couple opportunities, but I liked the way our guys played for 60 minutes."' … [Read more...] about Robin Lehner makes 31 saves, Sabres edge Canadiens

'"It's a difficult thing for him to be dealing with now in this situation," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma told the Buffalo News at the morning skate Wednesday. "Very, as a coach and a person, concerned for him and his situation. ... He's seeing our doctors and done some tests."' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo of Sabres hospitalized: report

'"Guys have got to be accountable to make sure that they're ready to play. We've got to look in the mirror and these next three games make sure that we're coming to compete. Everyone has something to prove the next three games." -- Sabres captain Brian Gionta' … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs win, move up to second in Atlantic

'"We come out and it's 2-2 in the third and yeah, it's a tough game. I think we deserved a better fate. I've got to have the first goal of the game back then they score there 3-2 also a little bit unfortunate. Unfortunate and too bad it doesn't touch one of our [defensemen] there. I tried to find it, but yeah. Last goal is kind of what it is, it happens once in a while, but I … [Read more...] about Islanders gain in wild-card race

'"We didn't play hard enough in front of him," Sabres center Ryan O'Reilly said. "He's a good goalie. If you give him sight, he's going to make a lot of saves."' … [Read more...] about Blue Jackets top Sabres, alone in second place

'"It was a special night for Brian and his family and one he richly deserved, but when he scored the goal, I think half our benched jumped up like it was a playoff goal," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. "I think everyone was pleased to see him get the reward and in a fitting way. It was kind of a goal scorer's goal around the net."' … [Read more...] about Panthers fail to gain ground in playoff race

'Jack Eichel scored twice for Buffalo (31-32-12), which is 10 points behind the Bruins for the second wild card into the Stanley Cup Playoffs from the Eastern Conference.' … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs lose, give up ground in Atlantic

'Under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and, based on his average annual salary, Ristolainen will forfeit $90,000.00. The money goes to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Ristolainen of Sabres suspended three games

'"The beginning of the first, the beginning of the second we let them get some breaks. Their speed out to the neutral zone got some breakaways. … Other than that, I thought our group battled hard and didn't give up a ton." -- Sabres coach Dan Bylsma' … [Read more...] about Penguins defeat Sabres, clinch playoff berth

'"The guys were great in front of me all night. I think I only faced two or three tough shots on their four power plays," Lehner said. "Even when they had all those shots in the third period, they weren't getting great chances and everything was cleared out in front of me."' … [Read more...] about Sabres ride special teams past Red Wings