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'"That's the style they like to play," defenseman Zach Bogosian said. "I don't think we checked well enough tonight to get the win, but it's a big point for us."' … [Read more...] about Sabres earn road point against Chicago

'I'm always going to be aggressive no matter what, but I think another thing is, being a smaller defenseman too, you've got a lot of big guys in this league. Being aggressive, being physical, whether it's crushing somebody or laying a big hit, it's not always about that. It's stepping up on guys or laying a good, solid hit. Nobody likes to get hit or likes that physical game, … [Read more...] about Q&A: Montour talks lacrosse background, early impressions of Buffalo

'"Now it's time to try and get results. It's time to keep moving forward because if you're not moving forward, you're staying stagnant and you don't want that."' … [Read more...] about Sabres regroup ahead of road trip

'"I'm just going to say it again: You cannot play 55 minutes in this league," Housley said. "Those are two points that should have been in our pocket. We have to check for a full 60. We do that tonight, we win. It's simple as that. It's about picking up your people. Doing your job defensively."' … [Read more...] about Short stretch costs Sabres again in loss to Oilers

'"I think it's just communication," Housley said. "We're all marked up on our guys and they just move it high to low. It's unfortunate. We're getting the puck on the wall, and now we talk about sensing that danger and just realizing that doesn't look good, being alert that it could get turned over."' … [Read more...] about Late push comes up short in loss to Leafs

'"I just think it shows them that they can still come back again if they stay the course and stick with it," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "These guys fought right through to the end …It just shows if you keep fighting - and our determination was really solid in the third and overtime - that we can find a way to win. It just reminds them that they can still do it."' … [Read more...] about Sheary scores twice as Sabres beat Penguins in overtime

'Montour said he felt OK in his debut, admitting to a couple of "boneheaded" plays that come with the learning curve of playing on a new team while also showcasing the skating and passing ability that should make him an asset on the Buffalo back end moving forward.' … [Read more...] about On and off the ice, Montour continues adjustment to Buffalo

'"I just thought they came out with more intensity than us, more desperation," Sabres captain Jack Eichel said. "Just from the first shift, I don't think we were ready to play and then they were on the power play. It seems like we're chasing the game from there."' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Flyers in Montour’s debut

'O'Regan (5'10", 180 lbs., 1/30/1994) re-joins the Sabres for his second recall of 2018-19. The Berlin, Germany native has recorded 34 points (18+16) in 53 games with Rochester this season. He has also appeared in one game for the Sabres this season, logging 11:56 of ice time on Feb. 23 against the Washington Capitals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall O’Regan

'"We had seven or eight minutes of bad hockey where we let them get behind us and that was it," Eichel said. "… They're a good transition team. We all know that. It's something we scouted before the game, so you have to take care of the puck and whenever they get the puck they're looking to go.' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to overcome 2nd-period slump in loss to Leafs

'"It's motivation to help our team right now because you want to get into the playoffs and then you're also looking long-term with this team and this organization," Botterill said Monday afternoon at KeyBank Center. "That's why we felt good about making this move. Because it solidified both things: short-term - helping our team getting into the playoffs - and long-term - … [Read more...] about Botterill sees promise in Montour growing with young Sabres group

'"He plays the game the way we want to play," Housley said. "He's a highly skilled, puck moving defenseman that can join the rush, and that's the way we want to play. It's going to be a great fit for our team."' … [Read more...] about Housley on Montour: ‘He plays the game we want to play’

'The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has assigned forward Danny O'Regan to the Rochester Americans (AHL).' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign O’Regan to Rochester

'The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has assigned goaltender Adam Wilcox to the Rochester Americans (AHL).' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Wilcox to Rochester

'The Brantford, Ontario native was named USHL Defenseman of the Year in 2014 before being selected by Anaheim in the second round (55th overall) of the 2014 NHL Draft. Montour was named to the 2014-15 Hockey East All-Rookie Team during his only season at the University of Massachusetts before turning pro. He earned consecutive AHL All-Star Game appearances in 2016 and 2017 and … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Montour from Ducks