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Archives for February 9, 2020

Now back at practice, Victor Olofsson has to stay patient before he returns to Sabres' lineup

'"It's great to be back with the guys," said Olofsson, 24. "I'm not quite there yet but it was nice to kind of get out there, get the feel of the game again and it's good to have a little bit, but not much contact. A few guys around you, so you have to be aware."' … [Read more...] about Now back at practice, Victor Olofsson has to stay patient before he returns to Sabres’ lineup

Buffalo News |

Casey Mittelstadt 'adjusting every day' while developing in Rochester

'"I think he’s maturing a lot right before us," Rochester coach Chris Taylor said. "It was hard at the start coming down, there’s no question. It was hard for him to adjust to the different refereeing, how we play is a little different. He’s adjusting every day and he’s opening up a lot more with the guys. He’s becoming one of our leaders."' … [Read more...] about Casey Mittelstadt ‘adjusting every day’ while developing in Rochester

Buffalo News |

Olofsson joins the Sabres on the ice for Saturday's practice

'Olofsson admitted that he is, “not quite there yet, but it was nice to get the feel of the game again and it’s good kind of have a little bit. I know it’s not much contact, but [to have] a few guys around you, you have to kind of be aware of where you have your teammates and the opponents.” He worked into the team’s 3-on-1 drill, interchanging with Johan Larsson on the wing. … [Read more...] about Olofsson joins the Sabres on the ice for Saturday’s practice

WGR-AM |

Sabres fans stage protest over the team's management

'"They've neglected the team for nine years. Terry Pegula hasn't showed up in public behind the microphone for the news - for anybody - to talk about the Sabres in three years since we hired Jason Botterill," said Peter Tripi, who organized Saturday's protest. "What's been going on - it's sad, it's disappointing, and the worst part about it is that management refuses to … [Read more...] about Sabres fans stage protest over the team’s management

WKBW-TV |

Frustrated fans “Pack the Plaza” to protest Sabres performance

'“What we’re really hoping for is that management just acknowledges the fans. Just acknowledge the fact that we’re not content with what’s going on we’re not happy with the way that the organization is being run from the inside. That they see the passion of fans and reciprocate that passion and show that they care about this team too,” said event organizer Peter Tripi.' … [Read more...] about Frustrated fans “Pack the Plaza” to protest Sabres performance

WIVB-TV |