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'“It was talked about coming off the warm-up,” center Johan Larsson said following Wednesday’s exciting 5-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers, the Sabres’ seventh consecutive win. “We had a little feeling it was going to be buzzing.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres extend winning streak, get huge assist from crowd

'Beaulieu played against the Flyers because defenseman Marco Scandella is day-to-day with a lower-body injury, Housley said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Nathan Beaulieu looking to build on recent success

'“Our team feels close from top to bottom, closer than it ever has,” Sabres winger Sam Reinhart said. “That’s certainly something that drives the locker room, the belief and the passion we have for one another. … That’s something that I don’t see changing anytime soon.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres have grown close, don’t want to let each other down

'“We’re excited where we’re at, obviously,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said this afternoon. “The vibe around town, they’re just showing their appreciation of the work. We’ve got to come to work tomorrow, this is going to be a desperate team. We don’t have to change anything.”' … [Read more...] about Upstart Sabres generating buzz

'“It’s just unbelievable, the resiliency,” coach Phil Housley said after the Sabres snapped their eight game losing streak in Pittsburgh.' … [Read more...] about Sabres roar back again, beat Penguins in overtime

'“I got an AHL opportunity with them and was able to take advantage of that and then sign an NHL deal with them,” Sheary said prior to his first game here as a visitor. “I got to give them a lot of props. They gave me an opportunity to play in this league and was able to grow my game with this team, so a lot of good memories here.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Conor Sheary returns for first game against Penguins

'The 12-6-2 Sabres have quickly morphed into the league’s biggest surprise. They won their 12th game last season on Jan. 22, their 47th contest.' … [Read more...] about Scorching Sabres rank among NHL’s early-season elite

'Skinner, 26, showcases a tenacity few NHL players possess, relentlessly forechecking and backchecking. And despite his stature – the Sabres list him at 5-foot-11 – he consistently fights for position around the net, the so-called dirty area.' … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner could enjoy one of Sabres’ greatest seasons ever

'“I don’t think as a coaching staff, or if you ask the players, we were at our best against Tampa,” Housley said this afternoon inside KeyBank Center. “We’ve changed the lineup before, wins and losses, but I like what Patrik brings. He’s going to get an opportunity tomorrow.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Patrik Berglund to return against Jets

'Sure, he played a career-high 40 games as a rookie in 2013-14, but that was mostly subbing for injured Nashville Predators starter Pekka Rinne. Other than that, he has never played more than 32 times.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Carter Hutton enjoying starting role

'Just a year ago, when the Sabres finished dead last, a three-game winning would’ve been celebrated. This season, however, “our standard’s higher,” Okposo said.' … [Read more...] about Goalie Carter Hutton shines in Sabres’ win over Lightning

'“The toughest part is just not being able to play,” Thompson said. “You grow up, you love the game. The best part is being on the ice playing and doing your thing, making plays. When you’re not out there, you get anxious.”' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson happy with Sabres’ plan

'Fast forward to today, and Sobotka, 31, has quietly been one of the biggest surprises during the Sabres’ strong 9-6-2 start, showcasing his versatility while moving around the lineup.' … [Read more...] about Versatile Vladimir Sobotka quietly key contributor to Sabres’ strong start

'“It’s definitely an experience with the group and how they play and … realizing when they are going, to try to reward them with more minutes,” Housley said of how he makes changes. “It’s just one of those things that maybe I’ve been fortunate that things have worked out well. I know in the past we’ve tried to do it, tried to spark in between periods, change the lines up.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ line changes create balance

'“The resiliency in this group, that never-out-of-it-attitude, the ability to continue to fight, it’s tremendous, and it’s been throughout the whole locker room,” Sabres captain Jack Eichel said. “It’s so important in a long season. It’s not always going to be pretty.”' … [Read more...] about Resilient Sabres rally again late, beat Canucks in shootout