'"It was really good that he was with us for that length of time, especially after all the things I heard about his ability," Krueger said Tuesday when asked about the week in Sweden. "You can even see today in practice he's got that footspeed, the hunger to close gaps and play aggressively all over the ice while adding a really good first pass. He adds nicely to the offense.' … [Read more...] about Practices in Sweden allowed Lawrence Pilut to leave impression on Sabres
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Work continues on Michael Frolik's visa before he can join Sabres for practice
'"We're hoping that all goes well and that he joins us tomorrow," Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said, referring to Wednesday's practice. "Of course, the hope as coaches is that you get a good day of practice with him before the St. Louis game."' … [Read more...] about Work continues on Michael Frolik’s visa before he can join Sabres for practice
Lawrence Pilut could have opportunity to stick with Sabres
'“I was able to see firsthand what he’s capable of and where his abilities are,” Krueger said following Tuesday’s practice inside KeyBank Center. “So the first part was the person, second part was the hockey player.”' … [Read more...] about Lawrence Pilut could have opportunity to stick with Sabres
Michael Frolik hasn’t joined Sabres; Jake McCabe out against Blues
'“We’re hoping that that all goes well and that he joins us tomorrow, but we won’t know that until some other issues are cleared up this afternoon,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said following today’s practice inside KeyBank Center. “Of course, the hope as coaches is that you get a good day of practice with him before the St. Louis game (Thursday).”' … [Read more...] about Michael Frolik hasn’t joined Sabres; Jake McCabe out against Blues
Buffalo Sabres call up defenseman Lawrence Pilut from AHL
'Pilut was previously called up by Buffalo in November, but didn’t play a game during Buffalo’s two-game series against Tampa Bay in his native Sweden.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres call up defenseman Lawrence Pilut from AHL
Pilut hopes to improve his consistency
'The consistency he lacked then is something he’s really worked at in this season, “I’ve just been working on it, trying to play at that high level all the time and try to focus on my D zone play and I think that’s been a big part of me so far, plus I want to keep developing that offensive skill I have.”' … [Read more...] about Pilut hopes to improve his consistency
Sabres call up Pilut from Rochester
'Pilut is once again an AHL All-Star. With the Amerks, Pilut has five goals and 16 assists for 21 points in 29 games. Last season, Pilut played 33 games with the Sabres, netting a goal and five assists.' … [Read more...] about Sabres call up Pilut from Rochester
Lawrence Pilut returns to Sabres roster, recalled from Amerks
'The 24-year-old Swedish blueliner is making his first appearance with the Sabres this season. Pilut missed training camp before the start of the season due to an offseason shoulder surgery.' … [Read more...] about Lawrence Pilut returns to Sabres roster, recalled from Amerks
Pilut joins Sabres with McCabe day-to-day
'"He's gone down and played really, really well," Krueger said. "We're getting good reports back to us, so we're excited to see him now here again with us in this next phase of development and possibly gonna be seeing him play in the next few games.' … [Read more...] about Pilut joins Sabres with McCabe day-to-day
Sabres recall Pilut from Amerks
'Pilut, 24, has tallied 21 points (5+16) in 29 games with Rochester this season. He was selected to the AHL All-Star Classic for the second straight year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Pilut from Amerks
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Sabres prospect Jacob Bryson fits in with rise of 'new age defensemen' (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage