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'"Was it disappointing in front of a good crowd that was here to support us? You're dang right," Housley said. "It's disappointing. So what can we control? We can control how we come to the rink tomorrow and work, because we are not going through this again."' … [Read more...] about Sabres eager to get back to work following shutout loss to Bruins

'"I think just through the vibe and the atmosphere around the room, it's clearly apparent," veteran forward Jason Pominville said. "I think some of the open conversations that we were able to have has kind of helped us create tighter bonds and that's kind of what it's all about."' … [Read more...] about Honesty, accountability brought Sabres closer in camp

'There may be no reason to expect miracles this season. But there are plenty of reasons to pay close attention.' … [Read more...] about Duffer: Depth provides reasons for optimism on opening night

'"Really, really humbling moment," Eichel said. "I'm so honored that I'm in the conversation, first of all, to be leader in this group and then obviously to be a captain, it's an incredible honor. I don't think I would've been given this opportunity if it wasn't for the other leaders in this room that have pushed me to be better and have taught me a lot about myself."' … [Read more...] about Eichel honored, humbled to be named captain of Sabres

'The one thing I learned over the years - I've seen it the longer I've been in the business - is when a player is named captain, they don't realize they're being named captain because of the physical and mental traits they already possess. And now that they're given that title, they feel they have to become something else.' … [Read more...] about Former captains offer advice to Eichel

'Elie (6'1", 215 lbs., 4/16/1995) was drafted by the Stars in the second round (40th overall) of the 2013 NHL Draft and has combined to record 21 points (7+14) in 90 NHL games during the last two seasons. He has also recorded 46 points (16+30) in 121 career AHL contests and added nine points (2+7) in 19 AHL playoff games last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres claim Elie off waivers

'The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has acquired defenseman Jack Dougherty from the Nashville Predators in exchange for forward Nicholas Baptiste.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Dougherty from Predators

'"I think with the change you saw right around the Winter Classic, we put that group back together, and before that our five-on-five game wasn't where it needed to be, and individuals' games weren't where they needed to be," Housley said. "We made that change and I think that group really took off from that point because their intent was getting pucks to the net and a good … [Read more...] about Sabres power play looks to build on strong finish to last season

'Buffalo Sabres forward Scott Wilson is expected to miss eight to 10 weeks after undergoing successful surgery to repair an ankle fracture.' … [Read more...] about Wilson undergoes successful ankle surgery

'The Sabres assigned forward Alexander Nylander and defensemen Brendan Guhle and Brandon Hickey to the Rochester Americans on Monday afternoon.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign three players to Rochester

'Sabres coach Phil Housley said Sheary's status for Thursday's opener will be a day-to-day evaluation, but the forward's competitive fire was already a welcome addition at practice.' … [Read more...] about Eichel, Sheary among returnees at practice on Sunday

'"I'd like to have ended it 5-3, the way we came into the third period," Housley said. "But it's a valuable lesson. Not only for our young players, the whole team."' … [Read more...] about Skinner scores twice as Sabres cap preseason with win over Isles

'"I'm just trying to play my game," he said. "Being the defenseman that I am, the two-way guy with … offensive qualities, I feel like I'm trying to develop my game every day and I feel like that's going good so far."' … [Read more...] about Pilut continuing to push for roster spot as regular season nears

'"I thought, overall, our compete level and our effort was there," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "You're playing a pretty good hockey team, the two-time Stanley Cup champions, and I thought it was just a valuable lesson for our young guys to learn the execution, the speed and the battle that you have to play in."' … [Read more...] about Loss to Penguins is a lesson in details for young Sabres

'"I feel a lot better," Wilson said. "I talked to a lot of people. I used to cramp and kind of be out of gas and feel like I had nothing left, so I think just with the weight, it feels like I can go longer, and I have a little bit left in the tank, as to where last year I think I got tired sometimes.' … [Read more...] about Wilson benefiting from added size at camp