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'"We've showed against good teams all year long that we can play with them. We've been in games. All in all, all season it's been competitive...it's personal, small mistakes and not being a mature, consistent team yet that has us where we are. As we did today, we didn't give up. We're not going to give up on the season either."' … [Read more...] about From The Locker Room: Sabres-Blue Jackets

'Boone Jenner put Columbus ahead at 14:53 of the final period, pouncing on Cody Franson's turnover in front of the net.' … [Read more...] about Blue Jackets Outlast Sabres 4-3

'"It's not like anyone did anything wrong on that last play. It's a missed puck. Everyone kind of did their job. It just happened to bounce out and the guy makes a nice move. It's just one of those things that's kind of happening."' … [Read more...] about From The Locker Room: Sabres-Blue Jackets

'Eichel isn’t one to pout, even if he disagrees with the coach. I’ve heard him say multiple times in interviews that “I’m not the coach”. Bylsma said, “I liked the response, I thought he understood why and I thought he played pretty inspired and pretty passionate after that.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Bylsma say he’s hard on young stars

'There are some games where I wish there was a running clock, this is one of them. The stands are emtpying out and the Flyers know this game is in the bag. Despite a minor penalty, the visitors are firmly in control.' … [Read more...] about Flyers double up Sabres 6-3

'O’Reilly has been here for two seasons and he has led all forwards in the NHL in ice time. Last season he was number one with 21:44 and this season he is number one at 21:43.' … [Read more...] about Do the Sabres play O’Reilly too much?

'“We’re imploring Jack to develop his shot as a weapon and to use it and I think he’s done a better job of doing that.” Bylsma added, “It’s something he can continue to do better and I think for him, the progression is to decide if he’s going to be a 35 or 40 goal scorer or a guy who gets 30 goals and 50 assists and he can be either one of those players and he has been for us … [Read more...] about Sabres’ coach is quite happy with Eichel’s latest streak

'The Sabres nearly survived a third period onslaught by the home team, but a video review that went in favor of Pittsburgh changed the momentum of the game. Jake Guentzel knocked the puck out of the air and into the net, and after a lenghty video review at the league office in Toronto, it was determined that it was not a high stick. The call on the ice was confirmed to even the … [Read more...] about Penguins come back to stun Sabres 4-3

'[You can slowly feel this game turning in the Lightning's favor. They are getting the better of the scoring chances, they are possessiong the puck and dictating the play to Buffalo. This has the feel of a 2-1 or 3-1 Tampa win to it.' … [Read more...] about Lightning defeat Sabres 2-1 in shootout

'Okposo has 19 goals and 24 assists for 43 points in 63 games. Next is Ryan O’Reilly who has notched 14 goals and 28 assists for 42 points in 54 games.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres won’t have Okposo this weekend

'The Sabres have announced that Kyle Okposo is out for the remainder of the night with an upper-body injury.' … [Read more...] about Sabres dump Coyotes 6-3

'"I have to improve the team. We have to get better on the blue line, there's no question about it. That's on me. That's not on the coaches. That's not on the players," Murray expressed. "We have what we have right now. I think we go into the off season our number one goal is to, and I hate saying this because it becomes the theme...The theme within the offseason will be to do … [Read more...] about Murray: “I have to improve the team”

'Kane is on a pace for 35 goals this season. He’s not surprised with what he’s been able to do this year, “Ever since I scored 30 and then we had the lockout there and I started having some injury issues that made me miss quite a few games and I just wanted to come in this year and get back to that."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kane thinks he can be even better

'Shots this period are 15-5 in favor of the visitors. This one certainly feels like the Sabres are holding on for dear life right now.' … [Read more...] about Predators win 5-4 in OT

'I think players like Evander Kane, Zemgus Girgensons or Marcus Foligno could be in play if the right deal comes along. I also believe somebody could even lure Sam Reinhart away if a good young defenseman is made available. I’m thinking back to the Seth Jones trade to Columbus when I think of Reinhart.' … [Read more...] about Will the Sabres be active today?