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'"I'm just trying to get to good spots and play each zone as well as I can, try to help the team in a lot of areas," Iafallo told The Buffalo News in a previous conversation over the weekend. "Penalty kill, blocking shots, whatever it is. And sure, you're trying to score goals and get a bunch of shots on net and try to create offense, too. I'm just trying to do a lot to keep my … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Big weekend for Alex Iafallo capped by game-winning goal

'"Guys were pretty excited to have a little bit of normalcy and go on the road and go out to dinner and just hang out," Okposo said. "That's a special part about playing in the league that it's one of those things where you don't really know what you have until it's gone. And with the pandemic, it was gone for 18 months."' … [Read more...] about Some California dreamin’ gives Sabres first chance at team bonding since the pandemic

'"It's fun to not always just have a regular practice," Olofsson said at the Toyota Sports Center, the Los Angeles Kings' suburban practice facility. "When we get down to overtime, it's big to get that extra point and it's important to practice on it and we had a really good practice."' … [Read more...] about After glimpse of success, Sabres work overtime to improve their 3-on-3 play

'"He was calm and confident," added coach Don Granato. "He read the shooters and the situations moments before they were transpiring. He was key. And I think our guys rallied around that."' … [Read more...] about Observations: After blowing 3-0 lead, Sabres get Anderson an OT win on Asplund’s goal

'"I was happily surprised with Cody today, he looked way better (than expected)," coach Don Granato said. "I didn't go into it with much expectation. I thought he would stay out of anything close to a contact situation. He just wouldn't. He jumped right in. So he is definitely feeling better. But no timetable yet."' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Cody Eakin back at practice, closing in on return

'Five years remain on Eichel’s contract that carries a $10 million annual cap hit. His no-movement clause begins in July, which would allow Eichel to nix any trade. Sabres General Manager Kevyn Adams is valuing Eichel as a healthy, elite centerman with a track record that includes five seasons of 20 goals and three appearances in the NHL All-Star game.' … [Read more...] about As Jack Eichel turns 25, the former Sabres captain still awaits a resolution

'“He’s got the ability, that’s for sure,” said Don Jackson, the Minnesota-born longtime coach of EHC Red Bull Munchen. “The rest is mental and taking advantage of the opportunity, which he has right now.”' … [Read more...] about How breaking sticks set JJ Peterka on a path from Austria to the Sabres

'“I did not find out any more other than it’s encouraging, like the healing process is going as good as we’d hoped," Granato said of Mittelstadt. "With Mittsy there’s that day-by-day checking and so he’s definitely going in the right direction. ... It’s progressing and the hope is very shortly or immediately when we get back that he’d be able to integrate with us right away.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Casey Mittelstadt might rejoin team following 4-game road trip

'Don Granato has instilled belief in a roster that’s a blend of young, unproven core players and experienced castaways determined to show they can succeed when hard work is rewarded with opportunity. The challenge will increase in difficulty on the road where capacity crowds roar in approval at the Sabres’ mistakes and the other coach can use second line change.' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: Hot start the product of coaching, leadership, smart additions

'"We weren't really playing our game," Hinostroza said. "We were giving them too much respect over there and that's something we can't do. As soon as we got to our game, it was a lot of fun to play tonight. Definitely a big positive for our team."' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres get back on the attack, stifle Lightning in 5-1 win

'"The message (from Granato) is clear is to push back and play with the puck," Anderson said. "That's always been the message from Don from day one. That's a perfect team there over there. That's how they won. They won with puck possession, they've won with holding the puck, supporting the puck. It's a great recipe for success. And it's one that is tried and true. So, for us, … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: At least for one night, Sabres reach the Lightning’s gold standard

'It’s more likely that the Sabres will add multiple players to help offset Eichel’s salary. Also, the team acquiring him will have flexibility in the form of long-term injured reserve.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Mailbag: What can GM Kevyn Adams acquire for Jack Eichel?

'Tokarski stopped 37 of 39 shots to send the Sabres to a 3-1-1 record after the Devils outshot Buffalo 29-12 over the final 40 minutes of regulation. Entering overtime, Tokarski had an impressive 2.53 goals saved above expected, a metric that measures how a goalie performs based on the quality of shots.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Dustin Tokarski salvages a point for tired Sabres in New Jersey

'“I don’t think of Danny as a development coach,” Granato said of Girardi. “He has too much experience, and he did a tremendous job last year instilling some calm and confidence in our defensive group and even our whole team. He’s respected by everybody here, and anytime you can get him around our guys more, even our coaching staff more, the better.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Dan Girardi still spending time around the NHL roster

'In a flat-cap time, there's just not many teams that can afford a $10 million contract for the next four years, and the Sabres aren't budging about retaining any salary.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: When it comes to Eichel, the money is as big an issue as the surgery