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'"Everybody as individuals handle it a little different," said Byram on Tuesday following practice. "I think on that team, we were an older team with a lot of veterans in the lineup. So I feel like it was a little different, but I don’t think it changes how anybody deals with it. It’s tough, at times, and things aren’t going to go your way. But at the end of the day, it’s … [Read more...] about Byram on handling adversity in NHL: ‘It’s sticking to what you know best’

'"Obviously, we did not like the loss. Didn't like the shift of mentality from how attacking and aggressive and the shooting mentality we had in that first period, and just didn't play with that same amount of urgency the rest of the game, which was disappointing, the game that we felt we had and control. But all you can do is you go back in the attack some areas of weakness … [Read more...] about Appert: Sabres looking to refine defensive mindset

'“He’s unbelievable, he’s a guy that every team wants. He brings it all every day and he’s a team first guy and he absolutely loves Buffalo, he loves being here, he loves the boys and we’re really lucky to have him."' … [Read more...] about Dennis Gilbert has earned respect of his teammates in Buffalo

'Two goals in less than 40 seconds allowed Seattle to open up a 4-2 lead against the Sabres early in the third period. Oliver Bjorkstrand was credited with the go-ahead goal after a puck in the air hit Jacob Bryson and the defenseman swiped the puck into his own net, accidentally. Kappo Kakko scored 38 seconds later to double the lead.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fade after quick start against Seattle

'Buffalo was all over the Kraken in the first period. It might have been the best I’ve seen them skate in a period all season. Sam Lafferty and Jack Quinn gave them a 2-0 lead, but if you follow this team, you know the script.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Same old, same old, Sabres blow a 2-0 lead and lose 6-2.

'In Thursday’s 4-0 win over the Senators, McLeod had more chances shorthanded than anyone on Ottawa's roster on four power play attempts. He also had a career-high three points with a goal and two assists.' … [Read more...] about McLeod has been important part of Sabres’ last two wins

'Playing their first game at the Canadian Tire Centre since New Year's Eve 2023, the blue and gold seized early momentum and cruised to a 4-0 shutout win over the Ottawa Senators.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blank Senators in Ottawa

'Buffalo got outshot, 16-5, in the third period, but never were really in trouble. As a matter of fact, they looked confident that they were going to finish it out without a comeback going against them.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Luukkonen, McLeod and Quinn step up in Sabres’ win over Senators

'Tage Thompson is no longer just setting up shop in the left circle. He is in the high slot to start in the bumper position, and then he gets into motion. I’ve seen him in both circles, the point, battling along the side walls, and behind the net. He’s even attacked the crease when necessary.' … [Read more...] about Thompson has helped Sabres’ power play improve

'"The run is very possible," said Ruff on Wednesday when he joined the "Jeremy and Joe Show" on WGR. "You look at the group of teams we just played against, and I think you judge your team on that. We played four good teams from the West, and we come back and play the best team in the East, understanding there's pockets of our game that have to be better."' … [Read more...] about Ruff feels Sabres can get back into mix heading into second half of 2024-25 season

'Buffalo had three different leads in the win, and managed to snap a three-game losing skid in the process.' … [Read more...] about Sabres outlast Capitals for shootout win

'In order to beat the No. 2 team in the NHL, the Sabres had to play well and I thought they did that, especially after a four-game road trip, some late nights, some blown games and a flight home from Las Vegas on Sunday.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Tuch leads way in impressive win over Washington

'Despite starting a four-game road trip on a high note in St. Louis against the Blues, the Buffalo Sabres dropped the final three games of the trip, with the latest coming Saturday night in a 3-1 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena.' … [Read more...] about Sabres drop third game in-a-row in Vegas

‘ Where are the Buffalo Sabres best players when they’re needed the most? Many times nowhere to be found.’ … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres get run over in Vegas for their third straight loss

'“When you play a game like that, 9-out-of-10 times you’re going to win a hockey game. We played a hell of a game, we battled hard, they score, we come back and score, they score, we come back again. It was just the composure (6-on-5), not to get the puck out to the neutral zone near the end, kill the clock, taking a shot at the empty net with over a minute,” said Ruff … [Read more...] about Colorado’s best players outplayed Buffalo’s best players