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'"They wanted it more than us and we got exactly what we deserved."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Flames

'Early in the game against Toronto, Criscuolo went to check Matt Martin against the wall. The move backfired as Martin braced himself and the 5’ 8", 165-pound center bounced off. He went straight to the room holding his shoulder and the Sabres have announced he’s out 4-to-6 weeks. That’s a big blow to a team in the Amerks that is already missing their leading scorer and rookie … [Read more...] about The Sabres and Amerks lose Criscuolo for weeks

'Ristolainen had a pretty good night against Toronto. He had two shots tipped in by the 3:43 mark of the game and he was nasty and strong playing 25:52. He was active in the offensive zone pinching and getting in deep. He said, “It don’t think it was my best game, but it was pretty good.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ristolainen enjoys his battles with Nazem Kadri

'Stop me if I have said this before tonight: a good bounce goes the way of Buffalo and it results in a goal. A clearing attempt by Toronto defenseman goes off of the referee and right to Ryan O'Reilly. He does not miss, and the lead is back to a pair.' … [Read more...] about Sabres outlast Toronto 5-3

'The Sabres are now 70-27-8 alltime at home against Toronto. They're 9-2 in their last 11 and 19-3-1 in their last 23 on this side of the border.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres and Leafs begin rivalry 2018

'"It's always a great rivalry," Housley said after practice on Sunday. "Just knowing where our opponent is at, they've lost their last three and the coach came out and said they're going to practice [hard] today. We've got to be well aware that they're going to be ready to go, and we've got to rebound from our last game. I think there were areas we needed to improve on going … [Read more...] about Sabres getting ready to face Toronto for the first time this season

'Eichel's original timeline for a return to the lineup was four-to-six weeks, and he has just passed the three-week mark of the recovery process. The hope for Eichel and the Sabres is to get him back on the ice for some portion of the final stretch of games.' … [Read more...] about Eichel skating again; Guhle called up from Rochester

'Sam Reinhart scored the lone Sabres' goal in a 4-1 loss to the Florida Panthers on Friday night at BB&T Center.' … [Read more...] about Panthers dump Sabres 4-1

'Most players say one end of the ice is more difficult to adapt to when you’re playing center. Girgensons agrees, “Probably more defensive zone cause you’ve got to play low and I do like playing low, but if you play enough games on the wing, you kind of get away from the center mindset, so I’ve just got to watch a couple of shifts before the game and refresh the memory.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Girgensons had to change positions again

'"If I bury a couple more we're right back in that game. I thought I gave myself some good looks and was unable to capitalize on them."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Panthers

'As a reminder, the team that finishes last overall has an 18% chance of winning the lottery and ending up with the top pick in the draft. That top pick is expected to be star in the making defenseman Rasmus Dahlin. Since you can't drop more than three spots in the order, the worst team drafts no lower than fourth. A big Sabres-Coyotes showdown is looming March 21st at Key … [Read more...] about Is there anything left to this Sabres season?

'The Sabres finally solved Vasilevskiy at 11:47 of the 3rd on Rodrigues' 6th goal of the season. Rodrigues kept the puck in the zone, maneuvered around Andrej Sustr and flicked a shot just inside the post, tying the game 1-1. Pominville's winner came 1:26 into overtime, a power play goal made possible by Adam Erne's illegal hit to the head on Johan Larsson late in regulation. … [Read more...] about Pominville sends Sabres to 2-1 OT win in Tampa Bay

'"I think we had all 20 guys pulling in the right direction. We didn't have anyone cheating on the wrong side of the puck. Everyone was staying on the D side of the puck, making sure the puck got out first and we stuck with our gameplan."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Lightning

'“Obviously some things have got to happen and we all understand that, but I have no reason to want to get out of here.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Lehner says report that he asked for a trade is false

'O’Regan isn’t big, but he’s fast. He was the American Hockey League’s rookie of the year last season netting 23 goals and 35 assists for 58 points in 63 games with San Jose. Rodrigues isn’t surprised with what he brings to the table, “It’s his smarts and he’s able to read plays. He always seems to be in an open area. He’s one of those guys that can stop at the net-front and … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rodrigues knows the newest Sabre very well