‘And a funny thing has happened this preseason: The guy who is one of the punching bags of the roster seems to have won over new coach Ralph Krueger and has almost certainly made the roster on merit. In fact, he rates as this team’s No. 1 faceoff man going into the season.’
Archives for September 28, 2019
Sabres’ Johan Larsson impressing coach Ralph Krueger
‘“We see Johan as a stabilizing type of player that’s consistent within what we need to do, especially without the puck and on the puck,” Krueger said.’
Dylan Cozens returns to Lethbridge Hurricanes lineup after impressive stint with Buffalo Sabres
‘“I’m excited. Definitely a quick turnaround from getting in last night, but to hop into the lineup and just go out there and play again with some of my best friends, it’s something I’m so excited for,” said Cozens.’
Olofsson running away with his opportunity in Buffalo
‘”I felt like I wanted to work a little bit on my lower-body strength and become a little faster and stronger. I felt like I was able to do that, and I got myself really prepared for the season,” Olofsson said following practice on Friday at Harborcenter. “I’ve been excited all summer, I had a great summer as well, so I’m just super excited.”‘
Internal competition will continue in preseason finale
‘”I’m still here,” forward Rasmus Asplund said. “It’s [18] forwards left, and I really think that I have a chance to be here next week. If I’m not, I still feel that I’m going to push myself to make the team.”‘
Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Amerks hold off late push from Marlies for 3-2 win (Amerks.com)