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'“I’m extremely excited that Zach has a new opportunity in an excellent organization in Tampa Bay,” Botterill said. “From a timing standpoint, we tried to find a solution with him in private.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Jason Botterill happy Zach Bogosian landed with Lightning

'“We made Jason’s job a little more difficult, which that was our goal is,” Sabres winger Kyle Okposo said after scoring both goals in Sunday’s win. “We like the group that we have in here. We think that we’ve shown some resiliency that’s been missing in the past. It’s shows that we’re turning the page.”' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo’s goals help Sabres beat Jets, surge back into playoff race

'“Just sticking to the plan, you’ve got to try to stay relaxed and stay in the moment,” Johansson said of his play during the second period. “That’s just what you’ve got to do and sometimes you have a little luck, too.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Jonas Johansson dazzles in first NHL win

'Vesey, an unrestricted free agent following the season, could be in demand as a rental player as Monday’s trade deadline approaches.' … [Read more...] about Jimmy Vesey, Sabres’ other UFAs should draw interest at trade deadline

'“After the (3-1) goal there was a short little moment of wavering but we quickly got back to our game, and that was probably the critical moment of the game, that we shut them down … and just got back to what we needed to do without the puck,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger inside PPG Paints Arena.' … [Read more...] about Sabres throttle Penguins early, cruise to rare win in Pittsburgh

'“You can use ‘relief,’ I guess, if that sort of fits the story line because of how long it’s been. I don’t know. I just feel happy to get another goal and add to the lead a little bit more.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Jeff Skinner scores goal against Penguins, ends long slump

'The Massena native must sign with a new team before Monday’s trade deadline to be eligible for the NHL playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabre Zach Bogosian clears waivers, becomes free agent

'“He has definitely stepped up within the game we want to see and the habits are becoming more natural to him,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said following Friday’s practice inside KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Evan Rodrigues stepping up game after trade request

'The contract termination will cost Bogosian the final portion of his $6 million salary.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place Zach Bogosian on waivers to terminate contract

'Only three players – Larsson, Ristolainen and winger Zemgus Girgensons – are left from the Sabres’ first tank team in 2013-14.' … [Read more...] about Through seven years of losing, three Sabres have grown close

'“He’s got some skates on now, which is obviously an important step to be taking, and let’s see how it goes,” Krueger said this afternoon inside KeyBank Center. “But we are optimistic about the way rehab is going at this point. There’s been no setbacks and he’s on schedule.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Linus Ullmark skating again after suffering lower-body injury

'“I had never done that before in the NHL, so I learned a lot,” Dahlin said after the Sabres prepared for Tuesday’s road game against the Ottawa Senators. “I just refocused and found out some stuff I can improve on. So far, it worked out.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin showcasing evolving game, playing better defense

'Following a brutal stretch in which he did not win a game for more than three months, Hutton has won four consecutive starts, compiling a 2.23 goals-against average and a .926 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Carter Hutton, Johan Larsson expected to face Senators

'Bogosian has a base salary of $6 million this season, which he will not be paid during the suspension. If he stays suspended or his contract is terminated, the Sabres would save about $1.3 million in salary cap space, according to capfriendly.com.' … [Read more...] about Sabres suspend Zach Bogosian for failing to report to Amerks

'The Amerks signed Leier to an AHL contract in June. Had he been healthy, he almost certainly would’ve inked an NHL deal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Taylor Leier to one-year, two-way contract