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'"My goal coming to the Buffalo Sabres was it was going to be a process, but be in the process of developing a winning culture and team. I think we're in that process right now, but it's one I have to be judged on. We fell short of where we thought we could be, hope we could be and I take full responsibility for that. "' … [Read more...] about Dan Bylsma says he’s ‘going forward’

'I have absolutely nothing left in the hope tank for the Bills. That ship has sailed. Despite what I just witnessed, I still have something left in my Sabres tank. After all, their six year post season drought is nothing compared to 17 years, right?' … [Read more...] about Sabres take a step back

'"It all comes down to the guys in this room. We're the guys on the ice, we're the ones competing. [The coaches] prepared us well, they've done a good job. But it has to come from myself and the veteran guys. We have to find a way to lead and do the right things to show this group."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres cleanout day

'Alex Nylander had one assist in his four games with the big club. This year’s number one pick has played 62 games with the Amerks scoring nine goals and 18 assists for 27 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send three to Rochester

'The Sabres finish the 2016-17 season with a 33-37-12 record, 78 points, and have finished in last place in the Atlantic Division. The Sabres finish as the fifth worst team in the NHL this season, and currently hold the sixth pick in the 2017 NHL Draft before the Draft Lottery takes place later this month. Buffalo will have a 7.615-percent chance at winning the first overall … [Read more...] about Sabres drop season finale to Lightning 4-2

'Robin Lehner faced 37 shots and saved 34. James Reimer saved all 30 shots.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Blanked by Panthers 3-0

'Malone had a great senior season at Harvard after suffering through two hip surgeries that derailed his sophomore and junior seasons.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign local product

'There was a time in the NHL that if you had one really bad shift, you’d find yourself in the minors. That can’t happen anymore, but Lehner can remember a form of that, “Coming into this league either you performed or you didn’t. If you didn’t perform, you weren’t up here, if you didn’t perform on the ice, you didn’t get out again.”' … [Read more...] about Some team leaders think there needs to be more accountability

'This whole thing of course has had his teammates worried. Jake McCabe said, “It’s been scary. It’s one of those things, he’d do anything for you and we feel the same way, if there was anything we could do for him, we’d do it. It’s really unfortunate and our thoughts and prayers are with him and hopefully he recovers soon.”' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres’ Okposo is improving and released from hospital

'It feels like everytime that Montreal plays Buffalo Tomas Plekanec the Canadiens' forward scores on the team's first shot of the period to halve the Buffalo lead.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hold on to defeat Montreal 2-1

'The exact nature of Okposo's illness is unknown. According to Dan Bylsma, "Doctors have not come up with any answers. He’s sick and ill.”' … [Read more...] about Okposo Admitted to Buffalo General

'“For sure, I’ve tried to help them. I try to set them aside when I see certain things go on and try to help them. There’s a lot of young kids in that room that will be the future leaders, but they still have to grow and they will grow and it’s only through experience from what they see and what they’re around, the things that happen, that’s how they become leaders within the … [Read more...] about Gionta is helping to groom the next captain

'"Coming into this season on Day 1 when Jack [Eichel] got injured for the first 21 games, that certainly played a big part into it," Bylsma said with Howard Simon and Jeremy White in his final Tuesday visit on WGR. "I thought our team fought through the injuries, and Jack wasn't the only one. Evander [Kane] went down for three weeks with the broken ribs and Ryan [O'Reilly] was … [Read more...] about Bylsma reserved about his future with Sabres

'The whole thing seems to be bigger than just the players. Eichel said the NHL in the Olympics makes people aware of the game of hockey, “The Olympics is a great event, it’s something that the whole world looks forward to, so in terms of trying to grow our game, it could’ve been a good opportunity for us.” Eichel added, “I think it’s a good way to bring our country together and … [Read more...] about Many Sabres are disappointed with the NHL’s Olympic decision

'Evander Kane heads to the penalty box for retaliating. He whacks Jake Gardiner in the hands after being tripped up right in front of the referee. I am not blaming Kane for being upset and taking matters into his own hands.' … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs dominate Sabres 4-2