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'“We get a couple goals there, we feel good about ourselves even though we maybe weren’t playing that well,” Eichel said. “It felt like they were in our zone the first 10 minutes, but we find a way to end the period up.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres blow early lead, score late to down Islanders

'“We kind of knew where each other were all over the ice,” Rodrigues said Thursday prior to scoring his first goal in 22 games. “We seemed to click, seemed to be able to make plays kind of without looking at each other.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Evan Rodrigues back beside college linemate Jack Eichel

'Some teams fighting for playoff spots, most notably the New York Islanders, Thursday’s opponent at KeyBank Center, need a goaltending upgrade.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Robin Lehner could be attractive option for contender

'“We’re putting a team together without NHL players,” Housley said. “You might want to think the Russians or the European teams might have a little bit of an edge because they have their groups together before they’re heading into the Olympics.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Phil Housley interested in Olympic hockey

'The Sabres are an awful 3-10 in overtime this season. What can they do better in the extra session? “Execution,” coach Phil Housley said following the Sabres’ fourth straight loss. “We did have possession of the puck. We don’t make a pass, it’s not on the tape.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres roar back, fall to Ducks in OT

'“It was a good year for me, a good learning experience for me,” Grant said. “The whole waiver thing and getting a chance to play on a different team, for a guy like me, it’s about opportunity. I can see different systems and learn to play different styles.”' … [Read more...] about Former Sabre Derek Grant scoring goals for Ducks

'“You certainly realize how much kids need their parents when you’re on the road like this,” Miller said Tuesday prior to the Ducks’ 4-3 overtime win. “The last two or three days he’s been mad at me. So FaceTime hasn’t been going so well. There’s been a lot of poor connections. ‘Poor connection, dad.’ Off.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Ryan Miller enjoying life with Ducks

'“His minutes have dipped down a little bit, so his opportunity isn’t as much as he’s used to when he was playing up there,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said. “We’re looking for balance from all our lines. I think one of the things he’s trying to do better is get to the net. I think he’s got to continue to do that.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jason Pominville struggling to produce offense

'“We’re not shooting the puck enough,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said this afternoon, repeating something he has said all season. “There’s a lot of opportunities we’re trying to make a play and we have to put more pucks to the net and we have to put more players there.' … [Read more...] about Sabres must possess shot mentality

'“As a group, we can’t be satisfied with playing well against a good hockey team,” he said. “Those are games where you need to find a way to get a goal, come up big. Someone’s got to step up there. Myself, I got to step up and get something there.”' … [Read more...] about Snakebitten Sabres fall to Blues

'Saturday’s tilt against the St. Louis Blues inside KeyBank Center was his eighth straight appearance. The Minnesota State product has looked so good Housley has been playing him over veteran defensemen Justin Falk and Josh Gorges.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Casey Nelson becoming regular

'“Playing well,” he said bluntly. “I think I haven’t really played that good doing my job, which is using my speed, get in on the forecheck, get in front of the net and create turnovers. But I haven’t been doing that lately. Yeah, it (stinks).”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Benoit Pouliot trying to regain early-season form

'“Players are responsible for their stick at all times, and when a player attempts to intentionally use his stick to deliver a blow to an opponent, he cannot necessarily be excused of all responsibility when the blow lands in an unintended place,” Parros said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Johan Larsson suspended two games for cross-checking incident

'The melees became so intense some Sabres could be suspended today.' … [Read more...] about Tempers erupt in Sabres’ loss to Panthers

'“It’s been rocky,” Beaulieu said of his play. “I still know what I’m capable of. I still believe in myself, which is the biggest thing. Once I get back out there and bring some games together, not a doubt in my mind I’ll be back to playing Nathan Beaulieu hockey.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Nathan Beaulieu remaining confident through rough season