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Tage Thompson impressive during training camp

'“I know they are both fast players and obviously very talented and offensively gifted,” Thompson said. “I think my job is just to play my game. I think I bring a lot of size and speed and I got a pretty good shot so I think my offensive instincts are along the same lines as theirs in terms of where to go on the ice, so I think just kind of getting open and winning puck battles … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson impressive during training camp

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Goalies Carter Hutton, Linus Ullmark could share Sabres’ net this season

'“We’re going to take it a game at a time,” Krueger said on a Zoom call Sunday. “If somebody gets hot here, they could get a few. We would like to avoid back-to-backs. I’m not going to say never. Generally, we would be sharing the back-to-backs. If you look at after our first two back-to-backs, we play 10 games in 19 days always having a day in between.' … [Read more...] about Goalies Carter Hutton, Linus Ullmark could share Sabres’ net this season

Olean Times Herald |

Ralph Krueger confident Jeff Skinner will bounce back for Sabres

'“He’s worked hard in the offseason,” Krueger said on a Zoom call Sunday. “He’s coming in here and for us, it’s important no matter your role, no matter your skill level is that in general you play within the principles. He’s continuing to work on that together with the coaching staff. I think once he lets that go and relaxes and trusts his instincts, he’s going to give us what … [Read more...] about Ralph Krueger confident Jeff Skinner will bounce back for Sabres

Olean Times Herald |

Buffalo Sabres 2021 season preview: Will Jack Eichel's playoff drought finally end?

'The Sabres' playoff drought has reached a league-high nine seasons, and ownership, players and fans are getting antsy. There's no question this team is heading in the right direction under coach Ralph Krueger (despite going through yet another offseason GM change) and the one-year Taylor Hall deal adds a level of urgency.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres 2021 season preview: Will Jack Eichel’s playoff drought finally end?

ESPN |

Olofsson feeling good ahead of 2020-21 season

'"I've been trying to prepare myself all summer, but I feel like even though you're working out and skating for 10 months, it's different coming into training camp and working out with the team again," said Olofsson following Sunday's practice at KeyBank Center. "It's been on a different level, for sure. So it's nice to be able to get a week, at least, before the season starts … [Read more...] about Olofsson feeling good ahead of 2020-21 season

WGR-AM |