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'That Norfolk team set a professional hockey record with a 28-game winning streak and you should have seen the smile on Tokarski's face when I asked him his memories of that streak, which only ended due to the close of the regular season.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Dustin Tokarski has fond memories of historic AHL run

'“No directive shall be extended or modified to the extent that such directive prohibits the adoption by any municipality of this state a local executive order within such municipality’s existing power except where such an order conflicts with any executive order issued by the state.”' … [Read more...] about 45 words at center of Cuomo-Poloncarz dispute over stadium vaccination requirement

'Luukkonen’s teammates helped and hurt him at times. The Sabres (13-28-7) backed him with five consecutive goals, capped by Sam Reinhart’s second of the game. A young defense corps helped sweep away Luukkonen’s rebounds and prevented the Bruins from earning quality scoring chances from the middle.' … [Read more...] about Latest chapter in Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen’s ‘journey:’ Securing a Sabres win

'Now, let's not go all Dominik Hasek or Ryan Miller here after the big Finn beat the Boston Bruins in his NHL debut. Keep in mind that Luukkonen is 22 and will probably spend the bulk of next season in Rochester. Yes, I said next season.' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen’s debut victory is a silver lining moment for a tough Sabres season

'The Sabres (13-28-7) snapped their 10-game winless streak against Boston that dated back to Dec. 16, 2018. Buffalo also improved to 7-5-2 since its franchise-record 18-game winless streak ended.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sam Reinhart’s hat trick helps Sabres snap skid against Boston

'The Sabres are last in the NHL on the power play since Feb. 27, converting at a paltry 7.3% clip in 30 games during that span. Comparatively, Buffalo ranked first in the league through its first 17 games (34.5%).' … [Read more...] about Observations: Power play squanders Sabres’ chance to rally against Bruins

'Ruotsalainen’s third goal in eight NHL games was the primary offensively highlight, while goalie Dustin Tokarski stopped 33 of 38 shots while making his 11th appearance of the season for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres’ struggles against Bruins continue in 5-1 loss

'Quinn, a 19-year-old forward, had two goals with seven assists for nine points in 15 games with the Amerks. The timing of the procedure will allow Quinn to have a healthy offseason of training to prepare for the 2021-22 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Jack Quinn undergoes season-ending surgery to repair hernia

'This will be the most anticipated goaltending debut since Ryan Miller, the franchise's all-time leader in wins, first donned the Sabres crest in a regular-season game on Nov. 19, 2002. Hockey fans in Buffalo have watched Luukkonen’s ascent from afar, from his gold-medal winning performance for Finland at the IIHF World Junior Championship to earning Ontario Hockey League Most … [Read more...] about Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen on cusp of Sabres’ most anticipated goalie debut since Ryan Miller

'“They were adamant tonight and they showed a very strong, competitive identity,” Granato said. “We got ourselves in trouble early, probably puck management, and chased the game. We chased the game. Rask was good when he had to be, but we didn’t set the pace. They set the pace.”' … [Read more...] about Observations: Don Granato, Sabres must find a way to solve the Bruins

'"His speed is dynamic. And his quickness is even more dynamic," Granato had said of Cozens earlier in the day. "So his first two, three strides, his speed up and down the rink is high end. But it's the first two strides and separation that he's another level. He's in another category there."' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: No matter the result, Dylan Cozens quickly piling up experience

'The Sabres struggled to generate enough shots, succumbed to the opportunistic Bruins’ relentless pursuit to possess the puck and lost the opening game of a three game series with the Bruins, 2-0.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Taylor Hall, Curtis Lazar help Bruins defeat Sabres

'“He’s another player that’s on the cusp of full-time NHL potential,” Granato said. “To get to that point, there’s a lot of little intricacies that he’s gotten right and I’m excited because of that. He’s right on the cusp of full-time duty is the way I look at it and this is a great opportunity for that.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Defenseman Will Borgen nears return from broken forearm

'While there have been some questionable goals allowed, Tokarski hasn't let them linger and has calmed down in the crease considerably in recent games. Playing three games in four days, including a back-to-back against Pittsburgh, was no easy feat, and the 5-foot-11 Tokarski handled it brilliantly.' … [Read more...] about Dustin Tokarski has given a boost to Sabres’ play in the crease

'Hall is playing on the second line with center David Krejci and winger Craig Smith. His mandate from the club was clear: Come in and be a complementary player.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Bruins hit town with 4-0 mark since trade for Taylor Hall