'Though the people in charge have changed, the one common thread is no matter who is running the Sabres in the board room or on the bench, Okposo’s opinion is valued. He was among the first players new General Manager Kevyn Adams and coach Ralph Krueger spoke to upon each being hired to their respective job.' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo wants to provide more offense, shutdown opponents for Sabres
Archives for January 11, 2021
Sabres' taxi-squad plan taking shape in final days of training camp
'However, the Rochester Americans’ season will not begin until Feb. 5, and their schedule will also be shortened in response to the financial impact of the pandemic. As a result, the Sabres’ roster juggling will occur regularly throughout the season, as players are shuttled between Buffalo and Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ taxi-squad plan taking shape in final days of training camp
Implementing new taxi squad will be challenge for Sabres
'“This is so much a new world, trying to figure out exactly how we’re going to integrate the taxi squad,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said on a Zoom call. “I’m going to be honest with you, this is a process nobody’s ever gone through before.”' … [Read more...] about Implementing new taxi squad will be challenge for Sabres
Opinion: Sabres get in one more good showing with Blue and Gold Scrimmage
'Both Cozens and Quinn got in their first simulated game action with the Sabres and appeared to have left off where they did just days ago at the IIHF World Junior Championship.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres get in one more good showing with Blue and Gold Scrimmage
Sabres will balance experience and game reps in evaluating taxi squad
'We saw that on Sunday with Dylan Cozens, Jack Quinn and Jacob Bryson joining the veteran Gold group, and Arttu Ruotsalainen and Brandon Davidson skating at LECOM Harborcenter with the Blue group, consisting of players likely headed for Rochester Americans training camp this week.' … [Read more...] about Sabres will balance experience and game reps in evaluating taxi squad
Takeaways from the second Blue & Gold Scrimmage
'"What we're grabbing onto is the good things they did when they were fresh and they were able to cycle, but also all three - and Tage included - having the skillset to keep plays alive and to keep shifts alive," Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. "The goal and the chance shortly thereafter where he had also in the slot show how lethal he is when he gets opportunity - one of the … [Read more...] about Takeaways from the second Blue & Gold Scrimmage
Coming this season: Victor Olofsson
'"I feel like I just gained a lot of confidence over the year that I had," Olofsson said in May. "I feel like I can hopefully transfer that right into next year and build on it. I think I have a lot more work to do before I consider myself a really good NHL player. I'm just looking forward to the challenge and I'm really excited for next year."' … [Read more...] about Coming this season: Victor Olofsson