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'The Sabres want Luukkonen to keep developing in the AHL, where his confidence is growing each game, and aren't likely to pull an about-face and do a quick callup. It seems like the net is Tokarski's for the forseeable future. He's expected to start for the fifth time in six games Tuesday night in PPG Paints Arena as the Sabres meet the Pittsburgh Penguins.' … [Read more...] about With UPL on the rise in Rochester, Tokarski has the net for now with Sabres

'Good news has been hard to find of late among the Sabres' injured quartet. It's at least two weeks and counting for all four players and Granato said it's likely none of them are going to be back in the next couple of weeks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres injury update: Dylan Cozens OK after leaving practice, others still week to week

'The third-period comeback had all the elements that have become synonymous under coach Don Granato. The Sabres used their speed to overwhelm the star-studded, exhausted Maple Leafs, until a difficult moment occurred that will test the mettle of a young team.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres erase 2-goal deficit but late mistake spoils comeback attempt

'If you're going to make fully vaccinated Canadians get a PCR test to go back home at a cost of $100-$200, they're not going to do it. We've read lots about state politicos understandably dismayed by the rule. They have to keep working on the issue and it's ruining commerce, severely damaging the Sabres and will crush the Bandits if it's still in place when their season … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Even with small crowd, it was good old-fashioned Sabres-Leafs chaos

'“The way he played tonight, he had an amazing game,” beamed coach Don Granato, referring to Cozens. “My trust in him has always been there, definitely long term. … His ceiling, I can't tell you where his ceiling is. It's high.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Observations: Dylan Cozens, Dustin Tokarski out-duel McDavid, Draisaitl

'"I hope that the fans in Buffalo, they understand," Eichel said. "I was adamant about getting the surgery before anything else."' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: In trade aftermath, it’s been a good week for Jack Eichel

'“I am so pumped right now,” an excitable Nancy said over the phone Thursday morning. “We’ve been waiting and waiting for the border to reopen. We’re ecstatic.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jacob Bryson will finally get to play NHL game in front of family

'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

'“The thing that got me excited was when I talked to Kevyn,” said Krebs, now 20. “He seems like a great communicator. He’s excited about building a team. I went through the same transition with the Kootenay Ice to Winnipeg Ice and we got new owners. Just that fresh start when I had it back then with the new owners and how excited they were to get going is a lot what I see here … [Read more...] about Never known to avoid a challenge, Peyton Krebs now a key player in Sabres’ plan

'"I think my offensive game has kind of taken another step. But I think just all over the ice, defensively with my gap, it's been a lot better in the 'D' zone. I think I've become harder to play against and done a better job of breaking out pucks and just making it hard on other teams to create offense and create sustained 'O' zone time."' … [Read more...] about Sabres pick Owen Power has a big weekend for Michigan with Kevyn Adams watching

'But this wasn’t the sort of drubbing we’ve seen them endure in the past at the hands of the Capitals (6-2-4), who won seven of the previous 10 meetings. Over the final two periods, Buffalo had more shots (22-18) and 5-on-5 high-danger scoring chances (6-5). Four of Washington’s five goals were scored off deflections or tipped shots.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres show more fight on the road, still drop fifth straight game

'“It really is day to day,” explained Granato. “What coaches like is that you’re ready to play at 7 p.m. How you get there, it really doesn’t matter to me as a coach. I don’t think it matters to anyone as a coach. Just 7 p.m., be ready to play. We gave the guys an optional today because we wanted (Sunday) to be a hard workday for practice."' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Morning skates a game-by-game decision for Don Granato

'In 11 games this season, Asplund has four goals and six assists for a team-high 10 points. His six-game point streak is the best of his young career and he’s totaled eight points during that span. Asplund’s 17:40 average ice time per game is also second among all Sabres forwards. He’s scored at even strength, working net front on the power play and when shorthanded. His … [Read more...] about Rasmus Asplund’s development an early-season success story for Sabres

'The Sabres looked slow with the puck. Breakouts weren’t effective because there was hesitation in the neutral zone. Too many possessions were one-and-done because dump-ins weren’t sent in the proper corner behind Detroit’s net.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres blow two-goal lead in the third, fall in overtime to Detroit

'“But, like I said, I am very excited to come to Buffalo. Born and raised in Syracuse, New York, which is right down the road, right down route 90 there. So, it will be a lot of fun to come and put on the Sabres jersey down the road here.”' … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch ‘very excited to come to Buffalo,’ ready to help Sabres build a winner