'Pysyk's calm demeanor on the ice made a big difference. The pair stayed together in practice Wednesday and Pysyk will be alongside the former No. 1 overall pick during the Sabres' monster back-to-back here this weekend, Friday against Edmonton and Saturday against Toronto.' … [Read more...] about Mark Pysyk provides stability to Sabres defense in pairing with Rasmus Dahlin
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Veteran Mark Pysyk playing prominent role again for Sabres: ‘He wants more’
'Coach Don Granato wanted Pysyk, a calm 10-year veteran he said possesses “a real stabilizing personality,” to play a more prominent role on the top pair after the Sabres endured some poor defensive stretches. Defenseman Will Butcher, Dahlin’s partner most of this season, was banged up and missed Monday’s game.' … [Read more...] about Veteran Mark Pysyk playing prominent role again for Sabres: ‘He wants more’
Victor Olofsson to miss another game; Aaron Dell could face Maple Leafs
'“It’s not a three-week deal,” Granato said following Wednesday practice inside KeyBank Center. “It’s basically an area that’s inflamed and we’re waiting for that to resolve. And it impedes what he can do, what he can bring to the game. It’s … on the smaller side. It’s just it hasn’t resolved yet.”' … [Read more...] about Victor Olofsson to miss another game; Aaron Dell could face Maple Leafs
Mark Pysyk was good for Rasmus Dahlin when paired together in Washington
'It took 11 games for the pair to come to be. Granato said Pysyk was chosen because of his approach to the game and life, “He’s a real stabilizing personality. He’s been in the league a long time and has a calm to his game and that was at a premium for us at that moment.' … [Read more...] about Mark Pysyk was good for Rasmus Dahlin when paired together in Washington
Pysyk adding a calming presence to Sabres' defense corps
'"He's a real stabilizing personality," Granato said. "He's been in the league a long time and has a calm to his game. I think that was at a premium for us at that moment, to have a little bit more calm."' … [Read more...] about Pysyk adding a calming presence to Sabres’ defense corps
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Penguins' special teams continue to struggle in 4th straight loss (Wilkes Barre Citizens Voice) WBS Penguins’ skid hits four games after 5-1 home loss to Rochester (Wilkes Barre Times Leader) Second-period surge sends Amerks past Penguins (Amerks.com) Penguins silenced by Americans in 5-1 loss (WBSPenguins.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage