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'Playing in his first career NHL game, Sabres defenseman Will Borgen saw 14:20 of ice time, dishing out three hits along the way. Rasmus Dahlin led all skaters with 22:29 time on ice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blanked in Ottawa 4-0

'You can boil this game down any way you want to, but we watched this team quit on the way to losing to the league’s worst team.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres finally hit the point where they quit on a game

'"I said this before, everyone has something to play for. At this point, really, everyone has something to play for. Just the way that the last little bit's gone, it's been embarassing for us. If you can't play for self-pride, find something, find some motivation to play for. But everything has to get better."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Senators

'The Americans will get some much-needed depth on defense with the addition of Fitzgerald. With the Sabres' recent call-up of Will Borgen and the trade for Brandon Montour that sent Brendan Guhle to Anaheim, Rochester's blueline has gotten a little thin.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Fitzgerald to entry-level contract

'This will be the first time Botterill has had any involvement with Hockey Canada in a managerial role. Botterill is the only player to ever win three-consecutive gold medals with Team Canada at the IIHF World Junior Championship from 1994 to 1996.' … [Read more...] about Botterill to help run Team Canada at the IIHF World Championship

'Well, you know, the season obviously hasn't finished yet, but I think Botts (Jason Botterill) has said it pretty well that he supports Phil (Housely). Phil communicates with the players well. Are we happy with how the season is going? Absolutely not. You can ask anybody on the team. So, you know, something has to change. We don't know what, but we're all going to put our heads … [Read more...] about Terry Pegula addresses Phil Housley’s future, new stadium, NFL issues

'“I don't think it was culture,” Pegula said. “It wasn't just one thing, it was it was a lot of different things. Some of it was just based on whether it was work-related, whether it was just a restructuring, or you know, I've been talking to a lot of other clubs around the league, 'how are you doing things?' And so for me it was part of the learning process….and it's just … [Read more...] about Kim Pegula: ‘It was a lot of different things’ that led to recent PSE changes

'With the loss, the Sabres' road losing streak reached 12-games long. The drought spans all the way back to January 29th as the blue and gold's late-season woes continue.' … [Read more...] about Sabres road woes continue, fall to Devils 3-1

'The Sabres stayed with the game after falling behind in the third period and appeared to have tied the game when Reinhart converted a Skinner shot. The play was overturned because Evan Rodrigues knocked Schneider over.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres dominate the Devils, but still can’t win

'"It's not a good feeling. We did things right and limited their chances. We did everything we wanted to except get the puck in the net. That's just how things have been going these days."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Devils

'At the end of the day, fans would probably love this move. Personally, I'd want them to do it, but it's not some slam dunk. You're acquiring a 50-point forward, in exchange for a 40-point defenseman.' … [Read more...] about Is a Ristolainen for Nugent-Hopkins trade a good idea?

'Pilut arrived as practice was ending so Casey Mittelstadt filled in with Rasmus Ristolainen on defense. That usually means that Mittelstadt isn’t playing on Monday. Housley said he just wants to give the kid a chance to exhale and relax, “Sometimes in a player’s development it’s not a bad thing to take a step back. We give up way too much and it’s not what you make, it’s what … [Read more...] about The Sabres bring back Pilut

'With the regulation loss, Buffalo is officially eliminated from playoff contention, marking eight straight years without a postseason appearance.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall in Montreal 7-4

'I know that is what he’s hoping for from his teammates, but pride has not been in big abundance with this team since November 29.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres are officially out of the playoffs

'"Maybe we gave them a lot of what they got. I gotta get tighter on my check on that Gallagher goal. I feel like I kind of lost sight of the puck there. I thought [Shea] Weber might be taking the net, but he makes a good play. I gotta be better. I gotta be tighter on Gallagher and not let him get that shot away. That one's on me, but I think just as a group we can do a better … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Canadiens