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Archives for February 2022

Sabres Notebook: Even without goals, Tage Thompson keeps producing points

'"I like where my game is at right now," Thompson said Saturday in LECOM HarborCenter before the Sabres left for their Super Sunday matinee in Montreal. "Obviously, you never want to be satisfied. There's always more to do and continuing to try to get better and round out my game and continue to get that next step and that next level. Chances are coming and they're going to go … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Even without goals, Tage Thompson keeps producing points

Buffalo News |

Inside the NHL: Vegas could need Stone-cold cap gymnastics to get Jack Eichel on roster

'Vegas isn't going to keep Eichel out until early May because a) he's almost ready to play now, b) he's only played 21 games in the last 23 months and needs work, and c) he needs to assimilate into a new team, unlike Kucherov's seamless return to a club he's been with for a decade.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Vegas could need Stone-cold cap gymnastics to get Jack Eichel on roster

Buffalo News |

Casey Fitzgerald’s aggressive, agitating style earning notice from Sabres, others

'“I’m not a guy that’s going to go and play cheap but I play hard,” Fitzgerald said. “I’ll finish every check and get in your face. If that upsets the other team, I’m doing my job. It’s been kind of a component of my game that I’ve been trying to endorse here and trying to pick up as a season goes on and continue with that.”' … [Read more...] about Casey Fitzgerald’s aggressive, agitating style earning notice from Sabres, others

Olean Times Herald |

Understated and overlooked, Henri Jokiharju taking big steps on defense for Sabres

'While people across hockey are captivated by Dahlin’s wizardry with the puck, Jokiharju has an understated approach to the position. He’s rarely the one to carry the puck across the opponent’s blue line and doesn’t take significant risks. Jokiharju relieves pressure on the breakout with a smart first pass and his preference to play conservatively complements the way Dahlin … [Read more...] about Understated and overlooked, Henri Jokiharju taking big steps on defense for Sabres

Buffalo News |

Sabres notebook: Casey Mittelstadt cleared for contact, inching closer to a return

'"That’s exciting to see Casey in a regular jersey and moving around," Granato said. "The end of practices a couple weeks ago, he was exhausted. Now, I look over your shoulder and he’s out there still going. His posture is way better. He wasn’t slouched over or anything like that. So, he’s going in the right direction based on all of that, and I think his recovery is faster, as … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Casey Mittelstadt cleared for contact, inching closer to a return

Buffalo News |

Sabres’ Rasmus Asplund confident he can start scoring again

'“I started to fall back a little bit, too, just starting to think about things when you’re going to sleep, you think about it the next morning,” Asplund said prior to Thursday’s 4-3 overtime loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets at KeyBank Center. “I think … I’ve been able to turn it around a little bit here now again.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Asplund confident he can start scoring again

Olean Times Herald |

Last 1000 tickets on sale next week for Hamilton’s Heritage Classic

'Dean Matsuzaki, the NHL’s executive vice-president of special events, told The Spectator that the league is still working on the exact date when the tickets will go on sale online via Ticketmaster. There is a “turnback” deadline early in the week for NHL teams and league corporate partners to return tickets they aren’t going to use, and that will determine the final number … [Read more...] about Last 1000 tickets on sale next week for Hamilton’s Heritage Classic

Hamilton Spectator |

Mittelstadt practices without non-contact jersey

'"That's exciting to see Casey in a regular jersey and moving around," Sabres coach Don Granato said. "The end of practices a couple weeks ago, he was exhausted. Now, I look over [my] shoulder and he's out there still going. His posture is way better. He wasn't slouched over or anything like that. So, he's going in the right direction based on all of that and I think his … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt practices without non-contact jersey

Sabres.com |