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'Olofsson might be considered a late bloomer as he only had nine goals in 51 games last season playing for the same team and in the same league.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres sign Olofsson

'Antipin never really grasped a system that should’ve played right into his strengths. Phil Housley wanted the Russian to be part of the play and help work the offense in the offensive zone. When Antipin did that, he was very effective, but it didn’t happen enough.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Antipin not sure if he’ll be back

'O'Reilly took just one minor penalty all season, a matching minor with Detroit's Hernik Zetterberg.' … [Read more...] about Ryan O’Reilly nominated for the Lady Bying Trophy

'I’ve challenged everyone in the organization to be better. Every single person, including me, needs to improve on everything we do.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ owner Terry Pegula writes a letter to Season Ticket holders

'Like most hockey players, O’Reilly spent many, many hours traveling to games on buses with the Erie Otters. He was shaken when he got the news after the game in Tampa Bay, “Right away when I heard it you think of all the bus trips you’ve been on and how close you are at that age, you see each other so much and to have that torn apart, so whatever we can do to help in any sort … [Read more...] about Sabres’ O’Reilly visits Humboldt

'“I need to work harder, try to be a better leader and learn from this year.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ristolainen feels he’s ready to lead

'Eichel also thinks Housley did the best he could with what he had to work with, “Listen, Phil’s done a great job. With the situation he was put in and getting off to a tough start always makes things more difficult, but I thought he stayed patient with us, he did a good job communicating, but just like us, he’s also learning and he’s only going to get better as a coach.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres: Most of the players seem OK with Phil Housley

'"The sense that I've been given from the management in Buffalo, is yeah of course he's going to listen on Ryan O'Reilly...but it would take an absolute sweetheart deal for the Buffalo Sabres to consider. In saying that, he's a hell of a player. On pretty much every team in the league he's at least a #2 center isn't he? There's going to be a market for Ryan O'Reilly and Jason … [Read more...] about Trade speculation begins to circle Ryan O’Reilly

'Many around Buffalo think that changing coaches every season is the way to success. Jason Botterill doesn’t share that belief and he said, “Yes, 100 percent, Phil Housley will be our coach next year. I’ve certainly enjoyed working with Phil. I think the way that I want to put the team together and the way he wants to play is a good mix and he’ll certainly be here as our coach … [Read more...] about An angry Jason Botterill talked about this past Sabres season

'Oglevie gets a two-year entry-level contract. He will not go to Rochester and will stay at Notre Dame to finish up school.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres add a college free agent

'“As far as myself, whatever I’ve been doing hasn’t been working and what we’ve been doing as a team hasn’t been working, so all you can really do is focus on yourself and that’s what helps change the culture. To have the lack of success that we’ve had is honestly unacceptable.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel knows he has to be the guy that the team counts on

'I never would’ve thought in a million years that I would hear Ryan O’Reilly say he’s lost his love for the game. He said, “I’m so privileged to be able to play this game professionally. It’s the best job in the world, it’s just at times throughout the year, I thought I had lost it and when you lose consistently like this for multiple years, and with everything that’s gone on, … [Read more...] about Sabres’ O’Reilly wants to rediscover his love for the game

'O’Reilly talked about how he felt lost from the start of the season. Why? There was a new general manager. A new coach had replaced the old coach who the players apparently despised.It was a brand new season and 10 new faces were on the opening night roster. How could he be lost going into the season? Sadly, the high point of the season was before they started playing any … [Read more...] about O’Reilly needs to suck it up

'These assets essentially acquired from Buffalo will surely boost the morale of the Americans as they get ready for a hopefully lengthy playoff run in their quest for the Calder Cup Trophy.' … [Read more...] about Eight Sabres players assigned to Rochester Americans

'The Sabres don't look interested in this game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres end season with 4-2 loss to the Panthers