Kyle Okposo wasn't mincing words when asked what message was being sent to the Buffalo Sabres' dressing room after veteran winger Matt Moulson was placed on waivers for the purpose of assignment Monday.

"Get your sh-- together," he said, per John Vogl of the Buffalo News.

The move comes with the Sabres mired in a four-game losing streak, during which they've scored one goal.

"We've got to win some games," Okposo added. "That's what happens in the business. If you don't win games, if you don't have results, good people pay the price for it.

"Myself included, I've got to pick my game up. Everybody's got to pick their games up. We've got to find ways to win."

Moulson is making $5 million per season and had failed to record a point in 14 games this season. Okposo, who carries a $6-million cap hit through 2022-23, has chipped in only three goals and eight assists in 25 appearances.

As a team, the Sabres have dropped to 31st under first-year general manager Jason Botteril and rookie head coach Phil Housley.

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