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'"Those are tough bounces, but those bounces go both ways, I think, when you look at a hockey game when you look at over the course of the season. You just have to do a good job of working for your own bounces and eliminating as many opportunities as you can," Skinner said.' … [Read more...] about Skinner scores 30th but Sabres’ late rally falls short against Hurricanes

'"I was pretty nervous to be honest," he said. "It's not too long into your career, the first half of the season, and just to be around and be in the locker room with all the guys you grew up watching was pretty nervous - a pretty nervous experience."' … [Read more...] about Skinner on winning All-Star vote: ‘Shows how much fans love the Sabres’

'The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has assigned forward C.J. Smith to the Rochester Americans (AHL).' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Smith to Rochester

'"It's good to have him and his leadership around," Amerks coach Chris Taylor said. "He's got a great shot. He's a great penalty killer, and a great person. He'll support the young guys and he wants to help the team win games, it's not about him. He's unselfish."' … [Read more...] about After clearing waivers, Wilson ready to continue rehab with Amerks

'"We had all four lines contributing, a lot of O-zone chances," said Evan Rodrigues, who assisted on McCabe's shorthanded goal. "It could've been even more in the second. That's what happens when you're rolling shifts over in the O-zone and tiring teams out. That's when you start to get rewarded.' … [Read more...] about Pilut, Smith help fuel 5-goal 2nd period in win over Devils

'Sabres coach Phil Housley said Eichel's status for the team's home game against New Jersey on Tuesday will be decided in the morning. The same goes for Zemgus Girgensons, who was a full participant in practice for the first time since sustaining an upper-body injury on Dec. 22.' … [Read more...] about Eichel, Girgensons return to practice with Sabres

'"It was great, a great experience," Hutton said. "I think every time we get to bring [families] down to the arena and be a part of something, I cherish it."' … [Read more...] about Players showcased personalities at inaugural Skills Challenge

'"I think it was a little bit of lack of execution and it started with the opening faceoff of the second period," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "We win a faceoff, we don't execute and get the puck in deep and they come back after us. That was pretty much a theme for the second."' … [Read more...] about Ristolainen scores late, but Sabres fall in series finale with Bruins

'One ability Pilut has displayed throughout his short tenure in Buffalo is his ability to create shot lanes from the blue line, which he exhibited again on Sam Reinhart's goal in the third period against Florida. Pilut wound up and shot between the legs of an oncoming defender, placing it in a good spot for Reinhart to connect with a deflection. … [Read more...] about Pilut adjusted on the fly in win over Panthers

'"We knew we were in the same position against this team in two previous games," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "We recognized that we needed to bear down, make the right plays."' … [Read more...] about Skinner, Reinhart lead way in win over Panthers

'"We can't try and do too much different," Sam Reinhart said. "No one's going to step up and play the way he does. It's got to be an effort out of everybody. We've got to just play our game, and nothing really changes. We're going to need to focus on the area in front of their net and try to get pucks in."' … [Read more...] about Rodrigues gets chance on top line with Eichel nursing injury

'Eichel leads the Sabres with 49 points in 40 games this season. He's currently tied for seventh in the NHL with 34 assists.' … [Read more...] about Eichel named to 2019 Atlantic Division All-Star team

'"That's just where we're at right now," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "This is testing us. Mentally, we're going to have fight through this, and when I say that, I really like our game, especially the last two games. We've got to continue to grind it out and stay the course and not break."' … [Read more...] about Eichel exits with injury as comeback falls short vs. Islanders

'In his second full professional season, Smith (5'11", 181 lbs., 12/1/1994) is currently tied for the Amerks' team lead with 29 points (13+16) in 33 games this season. In his last 10 games for Rochester, Smith has recorded 11 points (6+5) and 38 shots on goal, propelling him into a tie for third in the AHL with 108 shots on goal this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Smith from Amerks

'"I think the guys' spirits were up," Bogosian said. "Obviously we're not happy with the result last night but that being said, we can't get better today worrying about yesterday. We've got to make sure we're pushing forward. Today's a brand-new day. We're looking forward for tomorrow."' … [Read more...] about Sabres turn the page, look ahead to matchup with Islanders