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'"It just seemed like we never really had our game going again after that," Eichel said. "There were spurts of it, there were some good things. But consistently, shift in and shift out, I thought it wasn't really where we wanted it to be."' … [Read more...] about Sabres squander early momentum in loss to Red Wings

'"I just want to be here for him," Eichel said. "I was in a similar situation a few years ago, Sam as well, with coming in at a pretty young age. But we have a lot in common. It was good. We were able to get to know each other a little bit yesterday. … I think that that's important."' … [Read more...] about Sabres provide warm welcome for Mittelstadt at first practice

'"I've definitely lived a pretty perfect life to this point," Mittelstadt said. "I'm pretty lucky. My parents were really good growing up, they supported me through everything, gave me a lot of opportunities I couldn't imagine.' … [Read more...] about For Mittelstadt, joining the Sabres is the next step of a lifelong dream

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

'"It's a big win," Eichel said. "They're the hottest team in the league at home right now. It's an emotional game, a rivalry for us. We took a pretty good licking on Saturday night in New York, so it's a really good response from the group.' … [Read more...] about Eichel scores twice to lead Sabres past Leafs

'Mittelstadt (6'1", 201 lbs., 11/22/1998) recently completed his freshman season at the University of Minnesota, earning a spot on the Big Ten All-Freshman Team after recording 30 points (11+19) in 34 games for the Golden Gophers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Mittelstadt agree to entry-level deal

'"It's been exciting watching him throughout the entire year," Botterill said. "… We're excited to see how he handles himself here. The biggest thing is setting him up for success next October."' … [Read more...] about Botterill expects Mittelstadt to join lineup Thursday

'"That's the highest pace that I've played in the summer and he was really impressive there," Okposo said. "I had guys on the bench saying how special of a player he was and how special his mind was for the game."' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt made strong impression on current Sabres during the summer

'Borgen will sign an ATO and report to the Rochester Americans (AHL). The entry-level contract will begin starting with the 2018-19 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Borgen to entry-level contract

'"I think everyone's kind of gripping a little bit too tight at the same time, and that doesn't give you very much success," Reinhart said. "I think we can be better as forwards at getting ourselves in position for second and third opportunities. I don't think we've had many of those in the last couple."' … [Read more...] about Sabres lament defensive lapses following loss in New York

'"That's the thing I've talked about in the past about handling success. We have good success, realize, recognize what we get, and then we totally get away from it, and then we're forcing pucks and turning pucks over. We have a little bit of cheat in our game, we're on the wrong side, and that's what happens."' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to capitalize on chances in shutout loss

'"When we reviewed the game, it was very quiet in the room," Housley said. "So, to me, I hope that they're angry, I hope they're upset. Now we have to get ready for tomorrow and what we can control. We have to learn from that, though. Sometimes you take three steps forward and you take one, two steps back."' … [Read more...] about Sabres look to take lessons from Wednesday’s loss

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

'"It's an opportunity to get back in the game, and they outworked us in the third period," he said. "I'm telling the group that we have 10 periods left to play in this building [this season], that's what's the frustrating part, because it's not the way we have played, it's not the response we're looking for. It's disappointing."' … [Read more...] about Housley disappointed with effort in loss to Coyotes

'The three players have spent quite a bit of time with one another as of late. Before games they can be found sitting together on the home bench, looking out onto the ice. Their stalls in the Buffalo Sabres dressing room are situated next to each other: Bailey on the left, Rodrigues in the middle and Baptiste on the right.' … [Read more...] about Young trio finds quick chemistry as linemates