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'“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

'There’s not much here that is particularly surprising, a la Josh Allen’s predilection for Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley and Sammy Davis Jr. during his pregame preparation. Many of the Sabres seem to have pulled their faves from Spotify’s “Today’s Top Hits” playlist. No foul there. Goal songs need to be upbeat and anthemic.' … [Read more...] about Sabres players picked their goal songs – and Jeff Miers has thoughts

'Brown clearly identified himself and the reason for his request when he filled out online forms asking the organizations to contribute auction prizes for a pair of campaign fundraisers, according to interviews and election records.' … [Read more...] about Bills, Sabres ‘mistakenly’ donate items to Tonawanda GOP candidate

'Coach Don Granato’s Sabres controlled play for large stretches of the games, using their speed and pressure on the puck to earn extended time in the offensive zone. However, quality chances are a missing piece of the puzzle. When Sabres Victor Olofsson had room in the right circle at 14:35 into the third period, the winger beat Ullmark with a wrist shot.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Linus Ullmark leads Bruins to win, ends Sabres’ undefeated start

'As for the execution? No surprise, that's a work in progress.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres’ effort was there, but that’s not enough against an elite opponent

'“I felt confident going into camp,” Samuelsson said. “Getting that little taste last year, I felt I was actually in the running for pushing for a spot on the team on a nightly basis. Not that the chance was taken away or anything, but I just have to earn it in a different way now.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Mattias Samuelsson skates with Sabres for first time since Prospects Challenge

'"I'm the same guy with different paychecks. That's it," Ullmark cracked after his workout. "There's nothing going on off the ice that I haven't done before and that's what got me here. ... I want to be a person that people can rely on on and off the ice. I will kind of continue plugging away and try to bring myself to another level this year."' … [Read more...] about Linus Ullmark now behind enemy lines guarding Boston net against Sabres