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Ralph Krueger admits he’s coaching a fragile team as Sabres’ funk continues

‘”One of my biggest takes out of that game yesterday was the fragile psychological state of the team right now,” Krueger admitted after practice here Friday in Prudential Center. “And managing that properly so that there is an edge, but that the edge doesn’t go over to being too tight – which is exactly what is our biggest enemy at the moment. Everybody’s trying to play within the right principles, they’re trying to execute properly and almost squeezing our sticks too hard.”‘

Sabres’ Rasmus Ristolainen endured intense chest pain during bout with Covid-19

‘Ristolainen, who co-hosts a fitness podcast and documents his intense offseason workout regimens on social media, was playing some of the best hockey of his career. The former first-round draft pick paired with Jake McCabe to form one of the top defense pairs in the NHL. Ristolainen’s performance amid his eighth season in Buffalo was one of the bright spots in a disappointing start to Buffalo’s season.’

Sabres’ Rasmus Ristolainen reveals difficult battle with COVID-19

‘Ristolainen, who was removed from the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol-related absences list Tuesday, underwent further examination before the symptoms dissipated, according to the paper. The 6-foot-4, 221-pound Finn hasn’t rejoined the Sabres. He skated on his own for the first time Thursday, according to the paper.’

NHL rumors: Ex-Devils MVP Taylor Hall, Sabres share interest in contract extension

‘“Right now there is mutual interest between Taylor Hall, his camp and the Buffalo Sabres to discuss an extension when the time is right,” LeBrun said on TSN. “So that could be a big name off the market, if you will, given that he’s UFA on July 28. That really has been the intention from the Buffalo Sabres since the get go, and that has not changed, despite the team’s slow start. Again, Darren Ferris, the agent for Taylor Hall, he’s notorious for normally bringing his clients to UFA. In this case, he also has interest in listening to the Sabres.”’

Is it time for Buffalo to trade Jack Eichel?

‘Thirteen games in, Jack Eichel has scored twice. Taylor Hall has scored once. And Jeff Skinner hasn’t scored at all. Combined, a high-paid trio that is earning $27-million this year has one even-strength goal and nine even-strength points.’

The coronavirus scrapped the condition of Rasmus Ristolainen – the NHL star has been in deep water: “Didn’t know if he would wake up here in the morning”

‘Sometimes there were quite disturbed states of being. When there was chest pain, it felt like my heart was cracking as I walked up the stairs. A couple of nights there were such conditions when I went to bed that I didn’t know if I would wake up here anymore in the morning. That’s when he thought that hopefully this wasn’t here now, Ristolainen describes.’

Krueger links Sabres’ scoring funk to team’s fragile psyche

‘“They’re fragile right now. They don’t believe in themselves and they don’t see themselves celebrating.” he added. “They see themselves missing the net, hitting the shaft of the goalie, not finding the hole between the legs that they usually find.”’

The Jack Eichel Era is Heading Toward a Cliff in Buffalo

‘It’s becoming tougher and tougher to feel optimistic about this franchise’s short- and medium-term future. So perhaps Adams has to seriously entertain the Eichel offers, not necessarily during this season but definitely come summertime.;