‘“I’ve done it at every level except the NHL. Again, with me, I’ve always established that defensive game, first to build that trust and get that ice time, and then build on the offense. It’s nice to put in there and be relied upon in all situations.”’
Archives for June 11, 2020
Pegula focused on efficiency; staying on as Sabres President
‘“But that’s what I’m trying to do now, trying to really remold and reshape the organization into what Terry and I envision,” she added, referring to her husband. “One thing I’ve been preaching is sustainability, about how to ensure that we are here in this Buffalo area for a long time.”’
Dreger Cafe: Eichel on losing – ‘It’s been a tough five years’
‘We’ve just got to win more hockey games is what it comes down to. As simple as that is, it’s – you know you’re not going to play well every night and you know you’re not going to be at your best. You watch throughout an NHL season the best teams find ways to win games when maybe they’re not at their best. You know, for us we play good hockey, we’ll play a good game, we’ll play a good stretch of games and then it seems like the wheels fall off for a little bit and then we have to try and put them back on. That really just can’t happen. It’s got to be a competitive night in night out thing and we do have a young group, for sure, and guys are learning and they want to learn but, you know, just as a team, as a full unit, we’ve just got to start figuring out a way to take the next step and honestly just be better.’
Sexton discusses organizational depth, 2020 draft class on Instigators
‘”Sometimes, it’s an injury. Sometimes, it’s just great play that gives them an opportunity. But I really do believe if they stay healthy and have good summers that they are both going to be very difficult to reassign to Rochester at the end of training camp and the preseason.”‘