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'"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

'"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