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'On feeling like the team is wasting good goaltending: "It's unfortunate because [Lehner] played an excellent game, he kept us in the game the whole time. For us to pay him back, we have to put some pucks in the net. We had our chances, it's just a matter of finishing."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Bruins

'Josefson has a goal and an assist in nine games played this season, but has been hampered by his lower-body injury for a majority of the season. The 26-year old centerman first suffered the injury back on October 15th in a win over the Anaheim Ducks, but returned to action on November 22nd against the Minnesota Wild. Just three games later, Josefson was back on the injury … [Read more...] about Josefson nearing his return to the lineup

'The 22-year old got into five games since his call-up on December 2nd, but did not register a point in any of those games. Fasching finished his latest stint in Buffalo with a minus-1 rating, two penalty minutes and just one shot on goal.' … [Read more...] about Fasching assigned to the Amerks

'This place is electric now with the fans that braved the elements to be here tonight. Eichel single handedly changed the course of this game in a ten second span. What he did was impressive, it would be a shame to waste it.' … [Read more...] about Hurricanes defeat Sabres 5-4 in overtime

'"There was definitely waves of momentum. I liked our game for the most part, but we had too many mistakes that led to goals. Where our game's at right now, we can't afford those, though we did show good resiliency coming back. Jack [Eichel] obviously leading the charge, taking over the game there. We still didn't get the two points, though, and at the end of the day it's just … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Hurricanes

'“We have to improve in short situations here. Yes, we’ve been impressed with how we’ve performed in the last little bit here, but last night was disappointing, I thought we had an opportunity to continue with the point streak, but now we have to respond from that and have a good performance in front of our fans here."' … [Read more...] about Botterill wants to see more improvement, especially at home

'"Well aware of Evander's status, and his desires. Right now we're not focusing on extensions. We're looking at improving the team. For the most part, an expiring contract like that, you're bringing in a future asset. The team acquiring him is going for a Stanley Cup run."' … [Read more...] about Botterill on Kane: “Right now, we’re not focusing on extensions.”

'Brian Elliott misplayed the puck behind his own net, Zemgus Girgensons was able to stop the puck and it results in a the first goal of the night. Girgensons was able to get the puck to Ryan O'Reilly for an empty net chance. O'Reilly's eighth goal of the season was assisted by Girgensons and made it 1-0, Buffalo. Two and a half minutes later the Flyers would answer back to … [Read more...] about Flyers stop Sabres point streak, defeat Sabres 2-1

'"It was a tight game. I think the first period was a little off for both teams. I think we felt each other out a little bit. [The Flyers] took advantage of us in the second; had a good second period, then did a pretty good job shutting us down in the third."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Flyers

'Buffalo did a really good job of moving the puck in the offensive zone on the power play, and it leads to Evander Kane's 14th goal of the season. If it is me, I am doing everything I can, shifting everything I can cap-wise to sign him to long-term deal instead of trading him at or around the trade deadline.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hold on for 3-2 win over Ottawa

'"Every game, that's a big part of our gameplan... putting pucks on net and getting it through, creating havoc in front of the net... we came back strong after [the tough first period] and we put a few [goals] in there."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Senators

'Tarasenko left his mark on the game with the winning goal with just thirty-six seconds remaining in the three-on-three overtime period. The goal came on the fourth shot on goal of the frame for St. Louis, and went in after Lehner tried to poke the puck off of the forward's stick. The puck went to the goaltender's left and into the net for the 3-2 win.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Blues 3-2 in Overtime

'"I think in the first two [periods], we gave them a little too much respect. Obviously they're a good team, but we let them make plays and we let them have the puck. I think in the third, we played a little more free. We knew we had to take it to them, we had nothing to lose. I think that's when we played their best."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Blues

'The coaching staff has told Girgensons that he needs to be better. Phil Housley has liked what he’s seen in practice, “I thought this was one of his best practices in a long time, so we’ll make that decision tomorrow, but it’s good to see him with a little jump in his step and controlling the play in the small game area and he brought some good energy today.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Girgensons blames himself for his benching

'Benoit Pouliot does a great job out skating Brent Seabrook. Seabrook was forced to take an interference penalty, sending Buffalo to the powerplay with just under 5 minutes to play. However, Chicago scored shorthanded on a great tip in front to tie the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Blackhawks in OT