'That, of course, is no easy task for a new coach, let alone one that inherited a laughingstock.' … [Read more...] about Coach Ralph Krueger wants Sabres to establish early identity
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Sabres goalie Linus Ullmark upbeat following tough season
'He added: “It was a fun year, I would say, in the end. But looking back on it, it could’ve been better. It also could’ve been much worse.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Linus Ullmark upbeat following tough season
Sabres' Marcus Johansson feels he can add veteran leadership
'Johansson played seven seasons in Washington before going to New Jersey for most of two years. He was traded to Boston for 10 games and a long playoff run. Johansson said it was new coach Ralph Krueger that convinced him to become a Sabre, “Especially talking to Ralph I felt like he’s got good ideas, good values and I think that was something that got me to sign here.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Marcus Johansson feels he can add veteran leadership
Still plenty of optimism within Sabres' prospect depth
'However, a number of prospects for the Sabres put up strong efforts at this year's tournament that will still give people optimism for the future in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Still plenty of optimism within Sabres’ prospect depth
Mittelstadt eyes bounce-back season after struggling his rookie year
'“You know, I love what I’m seeing from him already though camp, so I’m excited to see how he progresses through training camp and into the season,” said Sam Reinhart who skating with the center in Friday’s first session. “I can only imagine the opportunity he’s going to get and we’re going to need him to step up.”' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt eyes bounce-back season after struggling his rookie year
Sabres embracing 'connected' game following Day 1 of camp
'"It's on the ice and off the ice," forward Evan Rodrigues said. "On the ice, it's coming up with a five-man unit, having support, knowing where everyone's going to be and just being there for your teammates.' … [Read more...] about Sabres embracing ‘connected’ game following Day 1 of camp
Marcus Johansson part of Sabres' solution for lack of playoff experience
'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.' … [Read more...] about Marcus Johansson part of Sabres’ solution for lack of playoff experience
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.' … [Read more...] about Sabres camp is open and Rasmus Ristolainen is still here, but for how long?
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.”' … [Read more...] about Studies on New Era Field, KeyBank Center halfway done, PSE exec says
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."' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Ristolainen upbeat for new season, ‘ready to go’ with Sabres
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.”' … [Read more...] about Coach Ralph Krueger makes strong early impression on Sabres
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.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ristolainen happy to be in Buffalo – for now
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 … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel thinks Krueger is being well received
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.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ristolainen not worried about being traded
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."' … [Read more...] about Ristolainen reports to Sabres camp as future remains uncertain