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Archives for May 2022

Mike Harrington: The goals stopped coming but Dylan Cozens kept pushing and can be a breakout player

'"I was getting lots of chances the second half, they just weren't quite finding the back of the net for me," Cozens said Sunday in KeyBank Center. "As frustrating as it was, I tried to focus on the positive things. I think the second half I really kind of stepped up my defensive game and reliability. That's something as a young guy, I want to be reliable and trusted in the … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: The goals stopped coming but Dylan Cozens kept pushing and can be a breakout player

Buffalo News |

Craig Anderson enjoyed ‘amazing’ year with Sabres, undecided on retirement

'“If I was five years younger, that would be the ideal situation right now,” Anderson said Saturday of returning to the Sabres. “Yeah, the respect that I received as a player, the respect the players in the room get from management, from the coaching staff. You want to be here. You want to play for those guys.”' … [Read more...] about Craig Anderson enjoyed ‘amazing’ year with Sabres, undecided on retirement

Olean Times Herald |

Malcolm Subban singing National Anthem at Sabres game was big hit

'Subban says original the plan had been to tape it, but he credited his teammates for changing that, which was a decision he made the day before. “The boys encouraged me. It wouldn’t have happened without them, and it was cool that it happened in front of an old team as well," Subban said. "It’s fun seeing their reactions as well, and the crowd eased me in to it and made it a … [Read more...] about Malcolm Subban singing National Anthem at Sabres game was big hit

WGR-AM |

Malcolm Subban surprises the Sabres and himself by singing national anthem

'Everyone on both benches – Subban was a member of the Blackhawks before the trade – smiled and laughed when they realized this wasn't a video recording. Subban belted out every note, including those he didn't think his voice could ever reach again. The crowd roared in approval and people across the NHL lauded the remarkable performance.' … [Read more...] about Malcolm Subban surprises the Sabres and himself by singing national anthem

Buffalo News |

Sabres’ Victor Olofsson knows new contract will ‘take some time’

'“I know it’s going to take some time here,” Olofsson said Sunday as the Sabres held end-of-season meetings inside KeyBank Center. “I’m not worried about signing a deal here quick. I know it’s going to probably go the whole summer maybe even before we figure something out. But I’m all good with that. I know what it’s like now. There’s nothing that needs to be rushed.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Victor Olofsson knows new contract will ‘take some time’

Olean Times Herald |

Dylan Cozens can't wait to apply lessons he learned from season

'“It was definitely a lot different than last year. It was kind of like a rookie year all over again," the 21-year-old admitted during his end-of-season press conference on Sunday. "It was a big learning experience just with all the travel and all the games, and how quickly it comes at you. It was a lot to learn, and a lot that I’ll take in and make improvements over the … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens can’t wait to apply lessons he learned from season

WGR-AM |