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'"I don't think that Sabres fans should be angry about where they are this year," Smith said. "Maybe disappointed, yes, because you always want to think you're on the cusp of making the playoffs or right there fighting until the end. As far as the organizational development goes, as far as where they have come from, where they are now and where they are heading, I think they're … [Read more...] about National media believes Sabres are on the right path

'I think everybody who has seen this knows it was blown up because it happened in Toronto. Lehner said, “We all know that and it’s fine and I take responsibility. I don’t want to do the whole sequence of things that they built up, the little half Hollywood movie that they clipped together. I understand where it’s coming from, it’s all entertainment to them, but its real life … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Lehner reflects on his difficult night in Toronto

'“I’ve got to make sure I’m able to do what I can out there and I’m able to play how I can, so I’ve got to stay active, stay on it with getting treatment.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ennis appears ready for Detroit

'The Leafs erupted with 3 goals in the first 9:45 of the 2nd period, prompting Dan Bylsma to replace Robin Lehner with Anders Nilsson in net. Leo Komarov was credited with Toronto's first goal, Matt Martin tied it on a weak odd-angle shot and Auston Matthews put the Leafs ahead 1:17 later with his 22nd.' … [Read more...] about Matthews, Leafs Overpower Sabres 4-3

'"It's frustrating. . . sometimes you make mistakes. I think I've been pretty good this year at letting it go. I think there haven't been many games this year where I've let in more than 3. I think one or two [games]. I didn't want to get out, but it was coach's decision."' … [Read more...] about From The Locker Room: Sabres-Maple Leafs

'Jack Eichel finished the day with a career-high 10 shots on goal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat down the Stars 4-1

'"It seemed like I had a lot of chances in the first [period], and I told myself that if I came out here and shot the puck a lot I think I'd get one. In the past few games I've been trying to be too cute on opportunities that I can fire it. You're not going to score unless you shoot it. I got rewarded with an empty-netter which was nice, and a tap in on a great play from [Sam … [Read more...] about From the locker room: Sabres-Stars

'Lehner was weaken by his illness, but said he’s back to normal now, “I feel good, there was a flu going around and I didn’t want to bring it into the room, so I stayed home. I’m back, it’s all good, you have a couple of good days off there, you get your fluids back.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Lehner feeling much better

'Buffalo got back to within a goal on Brian Gionta's shorthanded effort.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Fall to Canes 5-2

'"It's all details in our game. Little things add up to a lot and our details have been terrible."' … [Read more...] about From The Locker Room: Sabres-Hurricanes

'Rasmus Ristolainen was on the ice for all three Tampa Bay goals.' … [Read more...] about Lightning Top Sabres 4-2

'"Same trend...we had a tough two periods to start the game. We turned it up in the third and it's just too late. We can't keep relying on that. We gotta come out more desparate early on."' … [Read more...] about From The Locker Room: Sabres-Lightning

'Buffalo would like the depth at center, but they do have Cal O’Reilly on the farm. Dan Bylsma said getting him to the Amerks is what they were trying to do, “That was part of the plan there. Obviously we knew it was a possibility. Hopefully Derek’s got an opportunity for Derek going to Nashville, but we thought with Cal O’Reilly being a center, we could get through with that … [Read more...] about Sabres lose Grant. Lehner stays home

'Eichel has been a man possessed this period. He has helped with the offense, and just now tries to drive to the net to draw a power play.' … [Read more...] about Sabres dump Flyers 4-1

'"Our team game has been improving a lot since last time we played them. Even though we had a three-goal goal lead heading into the 3rd, we talked about it in the 2nd intermission saying we can't get back on our heels. Just need to push for the next goal and get the puck deep. I think we did a pretty good job of doing that."' … [Read more...] about From The Locker Room: Sabres-Flyers