‘Johansson’s impressive performance this past postseason – including 11 points in 22 games – were not the only driving factor in the Sabres’ decision to sign him. Their hope is he can impart wisdom upon a group of young players who have yet to compete in meaningful games at the NHL level in April and beyond.’
Archives for September 13, 2019
Sabres camp is open and Rasmus Ristolainen is still here, but for how long?
‘After a summer of workouts back home in Finland – and one infamous television interview where Uncle Google Translate made it pretty clear he wanted out of here – the big guy was at the microphone bright and early Thursday morning on Media Day in KeyBank Center.’
Studies on New Era Field, KeyBank Center halfway done, PSE exec says
‘“We’ve gone into this without any preconceived notions. We haven’t eliminated one single thing. We haven’t targeted one single thing,” Raccuia said, according to Business First, which is one of the sponsors at the event. “Fortunately or unfortunately, they’re both coming up for discussion at the same time.”’
Rasmus Ristolainen upbeat for new season, ‘ready to go’ with Sabres
‘“I’ve been here six years and I’ve seen this business,” Ristolainen said after veterans reported to training camp. “You never know where you will be next week or next month. When I’m back home, it’s easy to go away from hockey and not worry about things you can’t control.”‘
Coach Ralph Krueger makes strong early impression on Sabres
‘“It was just my impression from speaking to (Krueger),” Johansson said this morning after training camp opened inside KeyBank Center. “So it was a good phone call. We spoke not just about hockey. So I liked what I heard a lot. It made me want to come here.”’
Sabres’ Ristolainen happy to be in Buffalo – for now
‘“Things get rough and you get (angry),” he said. “I was just telling them that year wasn’t easy for me. And I wasn’t blaming anyone else than, you know, myself. I’m hard on myself, and that’s about it.”’
Sabres’ Eichel thinks Krueger is being well received
‘It seems like the Sabres have added to their bottom nine forwards. It’s obvious they need more production from there and Eichel said, “It’s great, you add a guy like Marcus Johansson, he had a heck of a playoff, he’s a veteran in the league and you can say the same for Colin Miller, somebody who has been to the Cup Finals, he’s been on a couple of good runs with Vegas and he’s got some good experience.’
Sabres’ Ristolainen not worried about being traded
‘Ristolainen was asked if he expects to be here next week or next month and he said, “I can’t control that so I don’t need to really worry about it, I’m here now and I guess I will be here tomorrow. I’m ready to work.” Ristolainen added, “I’m not a guesser so I live in the moment and go day-by-day.”’
Ristolainen reports to Sabres camp as future remains uncertain
‘”I’ve been here six years and in this business, you never know where you will be next week or next month,” Ristolainen said when asked if he was surprised to still be in Buffalo. “When I’m back home it’s easy to go away from hockey and not worry about things you can’t control and now I’m here, I’m happy and ready to go.”‘
Sabres goaltender Carter Hutton unveils new mask design for “Golden Season”
‘Both the Sabres and Hutton hope the new mask will contribute to a more successful second season in navy and gold.’