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'"I don't think it was what they (Chicago) did, I thought our puck management and placement wasn't good, we turned it over too many times, they love to feed off transition, we didn't handle that well."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres – Blackhawks

'Rodrigues said the two had a friendly competition in college, “Oh yes, definitely, he used to torch us in college. It seemed like every time we’d play him he was putting up at least a goal if not two, so we had a pretty good competition going in college.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Wilson and Rodrigues have been friends for years

'Buffalo's second round pick (37th overall) in the 2017 NHL Draft has competed with Sweden at the international level a few times in the past. In 2016, Davidsson was part of the Swedish team that captured the silver medal at the Under-18 World Championship in Grand Forks, North Dakota. In four games played, Davidsson scored two goals and added an assist but missed out on the … [Read more...] about Sweden selects Davidsson for preliminary World Junior roster

'Buffalo's third round pick (69th overall) in the 2016 NHL Draft got off to a slow start with the London Knights in the Ontario Hockey League after playing for Canada at the World Junior Summer Showcase in Plymouth, Michigan. Pu has rebounded as of late, and has put up 13 goals and 34 points in 26 games this season.' … [Read more...] about Pu not selected to Canada’s preliminary World Junior roster

'O'Reilly assisted on the game's first and last goals, by Benoit Pouliot and Jack Eichel respectively. Pouliot's 7th of the season came just 5:32 into the game on a shorthanded chance in the 2nd period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Pick Up 4-2 Win at Colorado

'"I thought we did a good job of getting into their zone. We did a good job cycling. Our defense was involved. It's great to see [McCabe] get one there. It was a rewarding win, two points, and we'll just continue this roadtrip."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Avalanche

'The 19-year old was a standout for the United States in the 2016 IIHF Under-18 World Championship in Grand Forks, North Dakota. In seven games played in the tournament, Mittelstadt scored four goals and registered nine points for the Americans. Mittelstadt and the Americans ended up winning the bronze medal that year, taking care of Canada, 10-3 in the bronze medal game.' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt named to Team USA’s World Junior preliminary roster

'Moulson is very popular in the locker room, especially with Jack Eichel and Kyle Okposo. Housley said, “I guess they can read it the way the want it, I just find it’s tough as a coach to make a decision like that to let a good person go, but under the circumstances that we’re in, I’m sure there’s going to be a lot of guys affected, maybe emotionally, maybe it’s motivationally. … [Read more...] about Moulson move a message to players

'Wilson is likely to fit is as a depth forward with the Sabres. Botterill is very familiar with Wilson from his time in Pittsburgh with the Penguins and with their AHL affiliate in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Wilson from Detroit

'Pominville's goal came at 11:18 of the final period. Jack Eichel flipped a backhand pass from behind the net to Pominville, who beat Jarry for his first goal since October 28. Buffalo now hits the road for three straight games against Western Conference foes, beginning Tuesday in Colorado. The Sabres will also visit Chicago and St. Louis before returning home to face the … [Read more...] about Penguins Hand Sabres a 5-1 Loss

'"We were a little bit different tonight. We definitely weren't as flat as we had been in the previous couple of games. When you're playing the Stanley Cup Champions, though, and you give them a few powerplays and make their top guys feel good about their game, they capitalize."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Penguins (Vol. II)

'Much of the crowd has already left and missed Buffalo again fail to get a shot on goal on a power play. To call the PP anemic is being kind.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blanked again, Penguins win 4-0

'Lack of mental prep, cont.: "It's hard to say what would happen, but it's mentally and physically tough when you make mistakes and you're down right away. I think we will fix that against them tomorrow and start working so that it looks better."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Penguins

'This season Kane is on a pace for 39 goals and 75 points. Jack Eichel’s pace is 23 goals and 62 points while Ryan O’Reilly is on a pace for 23 goals and 53 points.' … [Read more...] about Botterill confirms he hasn’t made a decision on Kane

'Tennyson would have been the ninth defenseman on the roster with Zach Bogosian nearing a return from a lower-body injury, and with Josh Gorges and Justin Falk as the likely extras.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place Tennyson on waivers