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'A day after what he called an “emotional” season ended, Okposo, who turns 35 on Sunday, did not reveal much about his future. The winger wants to talk to his family before he makes a decision. He said his body feels good.' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo proud of work with Sabres, quiet on future as contract expires

'“I’m really proud to say is this is the first time my brother and I are going to play on the same hockey team together,” Tuch said as the Sabres held end-of-season meetings in KeyBank Center. “… We’re very close, but who knows if we’ll ever be able to do it again? So the opportunity presented itself and I had to jump at it, honestly.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Alex Tuch excited to represent Team USA with brother, Luke

'“It’s been a great city,” he said. “It’s been a welcoming city. I’m looking forward to seeing where this city and this team can go.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Craig Anderson enjoyed special connection with Buffalo fans

'“Especially in this sport,” said an emotional Okposo. “We wanted that one for him. Just an incredible scene. We’ve had a few of these kind of nights over the last couple years, and this one was right at the top of the list. I’m just so happy for him and what he’s done and how he is as a person. How he carries himself every day. The leadership he provides, the perspective that … [Read more...] about Sabres send goalie Craig Anderson into retirement with magical win: ‘This is it’

'“If I could get around the same as I got last year, it would be successful and (I’d) be pretty happy with that,” Thompson said prior to Thursday’s 4-3 overtime win against the Ottawa Senators at KeyBank Center, the Sabres’ home finale.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Tage Thompson wanted to hit 50-goal mark

'Thursday against the Ottawa Senators at KeyBank Center, Anderson, 41, could play his 709th and final NHL game. While an upper-body has sidelined him the last 10 contests, he has been working his way back and is expected to start the Sabres’ home finale.' … [Read more...] about Popular Sabres goalie Craig Anderson could be nearing retirement

'Tuch’s presence during his first full season in Buffalo – on and off the ice – has helped transform the Sabres. If his words can impact the coach, they almost certainly resonate with his teammates.' … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch’s impact felt on and off ice by Sabres during career-best season

'“You watch a guy that everybody thinks is offense, offense,” Sabres coach Don Granato said of Dahlin. “And we’ve been talking a lot this year about how good he’s gotten defensively, how his defensive instincts have just grown."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin plays brilliantly in win; Devon Levi might be starter

'Over the past few months, Mittelstadt has emerged as one of the Sabres’ best forwards as they’ve battled for a playoff spot. During the last six games, he has been their most dynamic playmaker, registering nine assists.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Casey Mittelstadt showing star qualities, piling up points

'The 6-foot, 190-pound Levi was also a top-10 finalist for the Hobey Baker Award this season and Hockey East’s Player and Goaltender of the Year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Devon Levi wins second consecutive Richter Award

'“It’s awesome,” center Tage Thompson said of the Sabres playing such an important late-season game. “That’s exactly what you want is to be playing meaningful games at this point in the season. We’ve been playing good hockey as of late, so I think it’s exciting times. That’d really all you can say about it is just exciting to be in this position."' … [Read more...] about Sabres ready for most meaningful April game in 11 years; Devon Levi could start

'“It just got to a point where it was hindering me too much to where I couldn’t really play my game and be effective,” Thompson said following Monday’s practice at KeyBank Center. “So I figured it was time to take some time and get healthy so we could be healthy for the last push here. I think it was probably a smart approach.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres injury update: Tage Thompson practices, could play against Panthers

'The Sabres portion of the bipartisan crowd of 18,009 at KeyBank Center, which cheered the youngster at every opportunity, loved it. A loud “Le-vi, Le-vi, Le-vi” chant quickly broke out after he preserved the 2-1 lead.' … [Read more...] about Rookie Devon Levi wows in NHL debut, backstops Sabres to OT win

'“When he gets size and strength, I see on video 10 to 15 times a game where he, next year, will literally just plow through the guy that actually got a piece of him and slowed him. He won’t be slowed.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Quinn elevating game late in season, earning trust

'Levi was 13 to be exact, in the infancy of his career. He had tried out and been cut from an East Coast Selects team that was heading to NAPS, a prospect tournament being held at the Northtown Center in Amherst. Still, he participated with his Montreal-area team, the Lac St-Louis Lions.' … [Read more...] about Years before NHL debut, Sabres goalie Devon Levi earned big win in Buffalo