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'Dahlin played very well, but he wasn’t happy with the way Team Sweden played going 1-0-2. Dahlin felt as a team, Sweden underachieved and you could tell it was still weighing on him when he spoke on Friday,. “It was fun, I’m not happy with the result, but it was cool to hang out with really good players."' … [Read more...] about Dahlin is still pretty upset that Sweden wasn’t better in 4 Nations Face-Off

'“Of course it was unfortunate not to play, I feel like everyone wanted to play but, in the end it was a great experience and I was honored to be part of that team and to represent your nation again.”' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen enjoyed Finland at 4 Nations Face-Off

'"It really is incredible how dialed in they will get. You're taking all the best players that are used to playing all the top ice time and all the top positions and power play guys become penalty killing guys, and it's not about the individual anymore. It's just about playing for your country, and for that moment in time, that couple weeks, you've got to give the players a lot … [Read more...] about Ruff: “I think that it has really added to this tournament, the physical flare”

'"It's tough. You want to be there representing your country and playing in those types of games, but it’s out of my control," said Thompson following Tuesday's practice. "A lot of the guys there, rooting for them, wishing them all the best. Hopefully they get the job done."' … [Read more...] about Thompson still has dream of playing in Olympics with Team USA

'The Buffalo Sabres' winning streak ended at four games on Saturday night. Visiting the Nashville Predators, the blue and gold skated uphill after falling into a 2-0 first period hole at Bridgestone Arena.' … [Read more...] about Sabres play from behind all night, fall in Nashville

‘ The Buffalo Sabres 6-4 loss to the Nashville Predators on Saturday was just another loss that you can’t have if you’re a good team.’ … [Read more...] about Opinion: If Sabres lose for the first time in five games, 6-4

'Concussions don’t always present symptoms right away and Thompson said that’s what happened with him.' … [Read more...] about Thompson returned to practice and is feeling good

'"I’m just trying to worry about my job and playing as hard as I can, and trying to help the team win. So to be honest, I haven’t put much thought into that this year," said Byram after practice this week. "I’m trying to keep that out of my mind, so it’s not something I’m too worried about. When those conversations come up, me, my family and my agents will have discussions … [Read more...] about Bo Byram playing some good hockey lately

'"It's something that has to come from within. That when you become a great team, it comes out of you. It comes out of players," said Ruff on Wednesday when he joined the "Jeremy and Joe Show" for his weekly appearance on WGR. "If you look at early in the year when [Jason] Zucker, who is not a fighter, dropped his gloves and went at somebody, it comes out of you. It is about … [Read more...] about Ruff liked his team’s response following Thompson hit: ‘It has to come out of you’

'Several players had multi-point performances for the Buffalo Sabres to help lead the team to a 3-2 victory against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win streak up to four with victory over Columbus

'The Sabres have had seven decent games in a row starting in Vancouver with a win over the Canucks. They have won five of those games, but unfortunately for them, they are in such a deep hole, it’s not mattering in the standings.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Reimer fills in for Luukkonen as the Sabres get their first four-game winning streak in two years

'In three games played this past week, Thompson led the NHL with four goals and four assists for eight points. He was also plus-9.' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson named NHL’s ‘Second Star’ of the Week

'Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 21 saves, including five in the third period, to help the Buffalo Sabres defeat the New Jersey Devils 4-3 on Sunday afternoon at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres survive late push from New Jersey

'I should be talking about that since Vancouver, which covers six games they’ve played well in most of all six of them and won four. I should be talking about their three-game winning streak, but the only thing fans are talking about is Buffalo’s best forward Tage Thompson got targeted by Stefan Noeson who hit Thompson square in the head knocking him out of the game and there … [Read more...] about Opinion: A dirty, late hit on Thompson goes unchallenged, but the team won

'Thanks to a pair of goals from rookie forward Jiri Kulich, including the game-winning tally with 2:04 remaining in regulation, the Sabres were able to earn a 4-3 win over the Nashville Predators on Friday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Kulich helps lift Sabres to win over Predators