‘”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.”‘
Archives for February 9, 2020
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.”‘
Sabres protest packs plaza with frustration, if not with people
‘About 25 disillusioned hockey fans marched around the “French Connection” statue in Alumni Plaza, chanted “Hey, ho, Botterill’s Gotta Go” — referring to general manager Jason Botterill — and called on team owners Terry and Kim Pegula to acknowledge the pain fans feel with each loss.’
Sabres rookie Victor Olofsson practices, nearing return from lower-body injury
‘“It was unfortunate, no one around me, just kind of got stuck with my left skate and fell,” Olofsson said after returning to practice Saturday. “It happens. I’ve been trying to stay positive. I’ve been working very hard to come back here.”’
Sabres assign Rasmus Asplund, Lawrence Pilut to Amerks
‘Asplund, 22, has scored one goal and two points in 29 games with the Sabres this season. Meanwhile, Pilut, 24, has compiled zero points in 10 NHL outings.’
Sunday’s Anaheim Coverage
Eichel, Sabres to host the Ducks (AP)
Ducks bid to cap strong road trip with win vs. Sabres (Field Level Media)
Ducks at Sabres preview (NHL.com)
Preview: Ducks Look to Finish Road Trip on a High Note in Buffalo (AnaheimDucks.com)
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. He had his greatest success this year while being paired with Jack Eichel and Sam Reinhart.’
Sabres send Pilut and Asplund to Rochester
‘Asplund had a lenghty call up for his first NHL action since being drafted in the second round of the 2016 NHL Draft. Seeing limited minutes as a rookie, Asplund collected three points (1+2) in 29 NHL games, while averaging 10:50 of ice time per-game.’
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 acknowledge the fans and how upset that we are.”‘
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.’