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'Seth Griffith was also back on the ice for the Sabres this morning, but he was rotating with Jordan Nolan on a line with Benoit Pouliot and Jacob Josefson.' … [Read more...] about Eichel returns to practice

'Eichel had been out four weeks with a high-ankle sprain and did every single drill, but at times looked careful to me. It looked like he was just making sure he could do everything asked of him. Eichel said, “I knew what to expect from last year’s injury and the other thing is, I know what to expect with it, you know you’re going to tweak it and there are going to be days … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Housley won’t say when Eichel will be back

'Greeley was brought in by Sabres general manager Jason Botterill on June 26, 2017 to assume the role as one of his assistant general managers. The 37-year old was brought over this past offseason after spending two seasons with the New York Rangers as the assistant director of player personnel.' … [Read more...] about Report: Hurricanes interviewed Greeley for general manager position

'“It was unexpected, but truthfully I don’t really think about it that much, it’s not something I worry about getting ready for the next game, but it’s guys looking and saying maybe he affects the game more and it’s nice that guys recognize those little things, so it’s a compliment.”' … [Read more...] about O’Reilly is considered the fifth most underrated player in the NHL

'Robin Lehner gets pulled out of position, and a lucky bounce for Vegas ties the score at one apiece.' … [Read more...] about Vegas defeats Sabres 2-1 in shootout

'The shots were 34-32, Vegas and it was an even game. Housley liked the effort, but didn't think his team had a shot mentality when it needed it. He also thought that the few schmazels right around Fleury, weren't handled with enough fire. He wanted to see his players attack the crease, not stand there and watch.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fans finally get to see the Vegas Golden Knights

'"It's unfortunate. We had good layers there... just unfortunate that it has to go off our body and into the net."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Golden Knights

'Josefson leads the Sabres with a .522 shootout percentage. Overall with Buffalo and New Jersey he is 12-of-23. Josefson said, “I’d rather win the games before the shootout, but it was a good feeling to be able to contribute.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Josefson is Housley’s shootout weapon

'The news of Okposo's concussion is concerning with the 29-year old suffering his second concussion in nearly a calendar year. Last year, Okposo ended up having to be admitted to Buffalo General Hospital's Intensive Care Unit as a result of a concussion. Okposo experienced mood changes and sleeping troubles, and eventually stopped eating and started to lose weight. The … [Read more...] about Okposo has suffered another concussion

'Bailey has struggled at times this year in the AHL. He's dealt with injuries that have kept him out of all but 34 games between the NHL and AHL. In 27 games with the Amerks, Bailey has just 6 goals and 4 assists. He has played well as of late, scoring 4 goals in his last 5 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Justin Bailey from Rochester

'Neither side scored again in regulation, nor in overtime, setting up a shootout -- Buffalo's first since the team's season opener in October. Ryan O'Reilly hit the post after Matt Duchene opened the shootout with a goal. Ottawa's next skater, Bobby Ryan, was foiled by Lehner and Sam Reinhart took advantage, beating Anderson on the following attempt. Josefson's winner came … [Read more...] about Sabres Top Senators in shootout 4-3

'The calendar turned to 2018 and everything changed. In 30 games in 2018 Reinhart has 12 goals and 15 assists for 27 points. Over 82 games that works out to 33 goals and 41 assists for 74 points. Phil Housley said he’s seen a change, “He’s just determined right now and a lot has to do with his confidence, but the thing I really like is the defensive awareness and right now, his … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Reinhart is having an excellent 2018

'"I just tried to get in position for [O'Reilly] and he put it on my tape and on the second effort it went in."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Senators

'We are to the point in the night where Calgary is just looking to bleed the minutes and seconds off of the clock and get this game over with. We are coming up on the time where it is OK to say the s word for David Rittich.' … [Read more...] about Sabres throttled by Calgary 5-1

'Johnson left playing just 26:01 making 18 saves on 22 shots. I would blame him for one of the four goals and even that one, he hasn’t given a goal like that up in a long time. Johnson was great in a 2-1 overtime victory over his old team in Calgary and I’m sure he’s very upset about being pulled this time against his hometown team. Just as he thanked his teammate for his … [Read more...] about Sabres make Johnson look bad in front of his old team with a horrible effort