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'"We're too busy trying to score goals," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "And then when the puck gets turned over or there's a possession in question, that switch isn't going off, we're waiting for somebody else to come back, the lack of respect of our own net."' … [Read more...] about Checking miscues prove costly in loss to Blackhawks

'Bishop improved his lifetime record against Buffalo to 11-0-1. In stopping all 29 shots he faced on Wednesday, he now has two shutouts against them as well.' … [Read more...] about Sabres have lone goal waved off in loss to Stars

'"We had a good response. Giving up two quick ones on the road, it's tough," Skinner said. "We come into the intermission and regroup a little bit and get off to a great start. Shears gets a big goal for us and we were able to shut it down from there."' … [Read more...] about Sheary’s 3rd-period goal lifts Sabres to victory over Columbus

'"This is why you play hockey," he said. "This is the fun part. Last year, coming off the break, we knew we were in a position that was almost impossible to make the playoffs. It wasn't that fun coming back. Other teams are pushing too and when you don't have much to play for, it isn't easy."' … [Read more...] about ‘This is the fun part’: Sabres embracing road ahead

'"Just concentrate on yourself, control what you can control," he said. "I'm not leaning on one thing or leaning one way or the other - you just keep your head down and get better every day. And when your name's called, you just go out and play. That's all about you can control."' … [Read more...] about Nelson returns to practice as Sabres skate for 1st time after bye week

'"I mean you're competitive and I'm no different," Eichel said. "I want to win. But it's also fun and you're trying to enjoy yourself. It just wasn't the Atlantic's night this year."' … [Read more...] about Eichel, Skinner both score goals to cap All-Star Weekend

'Skinner and Jack Eichel were together representing the Sabres as the on-ice portion of All-Star Weekend began, and both players managed to produce their own memorable moments in process.' … [Read more...] about Eichel, Skinner turn in memorable moments at All-Star Skills Competition

'"He's a great player. For me being a winger, you just try and read off him and it sort of gradually comes," Skinner said. "I think it's going to continue to improve, hopefully, as long as we play together. I think the more you play with a player of that caliber, the more you get to know where he likes that space, where he likes the puck, when he likes to have the puck and when … [Read more...] about Eichel, Skinner carry chemistry into All-Star Weekend

'The simple, resilient identity that earned the Sabres an overtime win in Calgary on Wednesday was present throughout the night and showed in their 39-23 shot advantage. But like their loss in Edmonton on Monday, the few mistakes they did make proved costly.' … [Read more...] about Mistakes spoil otherwise strong effort in loss to Canucks

'"I thought we did a good job the next day of seeing it on video, putting it behind us, coming to work and practicing hard and having good habits. So were the coaches, the coaches were upbeat at practice a couple days ago and it helped us, for sure."' … [Read more...] about Sabres restored confidence ahead of win in Calgary

'Leier (5'11", 180 lbs., 2/15/1994) will join the Rochester Americans (AHL) after recording 19 points (10+9) in 34 AHL games with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms so far this season. Now in his fifth professional season, the Saskatoon, Saskatchewan native has totaled 136 points (56+80) in 226 career regular-season games with the Phantoms. In 2017, he was named the Most Valuable … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire forward Leier

'"It looked like he just lulled them to sleep a little bit, and that's what makes him so special," Evan Rodrigues said. "He takes one drive and he's by a guy. Obviously, he's got a lethal shot too, so that's just typical Eichs."' … [Read more...] about ‘Typical Eichs’: Eichel’s OT goal clinches win in Calgary

'"I think it's just more of being honest with each other," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "Obviously, we didn't like the way we played. To move forward, sometimes you've got to take a step back and look at what's going on."' … [Read more...] about Sabres get back to work, expect ’emotional response’ in Calgary

'"It's frustrating, but at the end of the day you can't hang your head on a loss," Eichel said. "We have a lot of hockey left in the season. I know we're going through a rough patch right now."' … [Read more...] about Sabres look to move forward following loss to Oilers

'"I thought we worked hard," Eichel said. "Obviously, we didn't get the outcome we wanted. I thought there was a lot of good there for us. You're tied in your own building going into the third. It's frustrating that it ends like that, but you can't blame the refs." … [Read more...] about Late mistakes prove costly in loss to Lightning