'“It’s something really special for everybody here,” Luukkonen said. “Of course, we want to make it. The whole city wants to make it. It keeps you really, really motivated to go back to playing.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen forges through injury, focuses on playoff chase
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How Sabres left wing Josh Doan negotiates Olympic connections, international experience
'“Every game, except for the first game, was really tight,” Doan said of the Olympic quarterfinals. “The Canadian guys were pretty nervous in the room, watching that game (against Czechia). Then sitting on the couch, at home, you’re cheering for Ras and those guys (with Sweden.) But at the same time, you wanted the U.S. to pull through, and thankfully, they did.”' … [Read more...] about How Sabres left wing Josh Doan negotiates Olympic connections, international experience
After injury costs him Olympics, Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen focused on earning playoff spot
'“We have something special going on right now, and being healthy for that again, I think that’s what mentally has gotten me through (the injury), too,” Luukkonen said.' … [Read more...] about After injury costs him Olympics, Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen focused on earning playoff spot
Luukkonen is back at practice and aiming to be ready by Wednesday's game
'As far as the injury goes it doesn’t sound like he’s quite at 100% yet, “It’s getting to the point where it’s pretty normal, as it’s the last push to get it to game shape.”; … [Read more...] about Luukkonen is back at practice and aiming to be ready by Wednesday’s game
Buffalo Sabres forward Josh Dunne faces Olympic dilemma with sister, girlfriend in gold medal game
'"It's a win-lose situation no matter what," Dunne told reporters.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres forward Josh Dunne faces Olympic dilemma with sister, girlfriend in gold medal game
Sabres' Luukkonen practices for first time since 'devastating' injury that kept him out of Olympics
'"Cheering for the guys, a lot of good friends in that team, and just hoping that they go and win the gold," the Sabres goaltender said Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Luukkonen practices for first time since ‘devastating’ injury that kept him out of Olympics
‘Yelling at the television’ | From afar, Sabres feel the Olympic intensity
'“Yesterday was a little bit nerve wracking,” said forward Josh Doan, who won gold with Thompson at the 2025 IIHF World Championship, after Thursday’s practice at LECOM Harborcenter. “… The Canadian guys were nervous in the room watching that game. And then sitting on the couch at home, you’re cheering for Ras and those guys, but at the same time, you want the U.S. to pull … [Read more...] about ‘Yelling at the television’ | From afar, Sabres feel the Olympic intensity