‘Winger Victor Olofsson was in his normal spot on a line with Jack Eichel and Sam Reinhart, a surprising development after most observers thought his season might be over when he hobbled to the bench during Saturday’s loss to the Coyotes.’
Archives for March 3, 2020
As disappointing trip closes, Ralph Krueger wants Sabres to maintain intensity
‘”It’s just really important we keep communicating,” Krueger said after practice in Bell MTS Place. “Lots of communication going on between the coaches and the players and the players and each other. And we keep everybody active so nobody starts feeling sorry for themselves and loses their eye on the ball. And the ball is that we’re developing a culture here. We’re developing an identity and we all believe in that.”‘
Sabres’ Victor Olofsson, Linus Ullmark return from injuries, practice
‘Sabres coach Ralph Krueger told reporters Olofsson will face the Jets. “It looks like he felt good today and we’re really pleased,” he said. “We all had no idea which way this was going to go and it’s gone in the right direction, so we’re happy to be able to keep the lines together.”’
Tuesday’s Winnipeg Coverage
Game Day: Sabres at Jets (Winnipeg Sun)
Eichel and the Sabres visit the Jets (AP)
Jets hope to end slump against Sabres (Field Level Media)
Sabres at Jets preview (NHL.com)
Gameday: Jets vs Sabres (WinnipegJets.com)
Thomas’ Five Storylines – BUF @ WPG (WinnipegJets.com)
How do you fix the Buffalo Sabres?
‘Now here’s where it gets interesting: the Sabres have a ton of free agent forwards this summer and I say you let the majority walk. Michael Frolik, Jimmy Vesey, even home-grown products Zemgus Girgensons and Johan Larsson can all be replaced. None of them will be the secondary scorers the Sabres need. Maybe you re-sign Wayne Simmonds for leadership and toughness, but only if the price is right (ie inexpensive). Dominik Kahun, recently acquired from Pittsburgh? He could be a keeper.’
Ullmark and Olofsson on the ice for the Sabres today
‘The goalie was happy to be back with his teammates more than anything, saying “it’s more to be being around the boys, I think that’s the biggest thing for me” Ullmark continued, “when you’re injured you’re kind of in your own bubble trying to work on things that you need to do to get back as soon as possible, so you don’t really hang around with the boys anymore, so that’s one of the things that I really enjoy doing.” The goaltender is 16-14-3 in 33 starts for the Sabres this season.’
Olofsson, Ullmark practice in Winnipeg
‘”This is the next step for him, is to see NHL shots,” Krueger said. “There’s only so much our rehab team can do as far as getting a goalie ready so it’s important to get him in practices, have him see some shots today, see some shots tomorrow. There’s no timeline here. It’s the beginning of the next phase.”‘