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'The Sabres (22-20-7) enter the break with five wins in their last eight games, splitting the two-game road trip. Nine of Buffalo's first 10 games after the break are at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Predators 2, Sabres 1

'I'm not a quantity kind of coach when it comes to the players. I might be quantity on our own preparation, on our work, on our details there; we're very, very strict. But on the quality of communication with the players, I'm sure I'm in a better place than I was then. Being able to nail what the group needs, when the group needs it and the support of the coaches I have here, … [Read more...] about Four questions with Sabres coach Ralph Krueger ahead of the break

'"Every game is a new experience," Ullmark added. "To be able to play all these games has also been about getting experiences. Putting those in your toolbox and having them in your next game, trying to learn something new from all these different situations. No game is the same. ... You can’t take anything from granted in this league, especially as a goalie. If you’re not … [Read more...] about Linus Ullmark not dwelling on mistakes in starter role for Sabres

'"It’s always a special treat for the players, I think, to have their home life with them for a few days," Krueger said. "There are so many memories there I’m sure between the fathers and the sons of how the player got here, why he’s here in the first place, and the fathers and mothers are always the biggest part of that. It’s good to have half of that leadership team here, and … [Read more...] about Dads’ trip marches on to Nashville for Sabres’ matchup with Predators

'"It was a big night for us as far as really feeling the game we need to play against the top teams in the NHL," Krueger said. "We have so much respect for Dallas and what they’ve been doing. Watching them has been a real treat for us coaches in how strong they’ve been playing and what a good team they are and how we were able to beat them at their own game tonight for the … [Read more...] about Sabres cap ‘evening of learning’ by holding off experienced Stars

'"He brings some grit," Sabres winger Kyle Okposo said of Lazar. "He’s been really good on faceoffs for us, something we’ve struggled at this year. He just plays a simple game. Definitely has some confidence right now. He’s making some plays, he’s taking the puck to the net, being hard and you can always use more of that."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Curtis Lazar proving ‘haters’ wrong in bid for full-time NHL role

'The Sabres (22-19-7) have won five of their last seven and have one game remaining until the All-Star break. The goal was Dahlin's first since Dec. 14, and Buffalo improved to 18-1 when leading after two periods.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Buffalo Sabres 4, Dallas Stars 1

'What was the NHL's second-worst power play in November and December has quickly reversed to become one of the league's best in January. The Sabres enter Thursday's game against the red-hot Dallas Stars at 6 for 14 over the last five games.' … [Read more...] about With Rasmus Ristolainen taking up space, Sabres’ power play again finding the mark

'"I'm completely shocked," said Miller, who scored Vegas' first goal in the Cup final. "When I was there, he was a fantastic coach, a players' coach. Everybody loved him. So yeah. A tough day for him. Hopefully he'll come out on top. He's a great coach. I'm sure he'll have another job soon. Tough to see that piece of their puzzle go."' … [Read more...] about Colin Miller stunned as Vegas fires coach Gerard Gallant, hires Peter DeBoer after loss in Buffalo

'One of the common refrains about Olofsson is that his surprising performance is largely a byproduct of Jack Eichel. There is absolute truth to the fact that Eichel is elevating the play of his teammates, which is why on a decent team, he would be at least an outside contender for the Hart Trophy. But it’s also true to point out that Olofsson is scoring at a rate consistent … [Read more...] about Why Sabres’ Victor Olofsson should stay with Jack Eichel upon his return

'"The group just responds to Ralph so well and the message he delivers," said Eichel, whose goal tied his career high for a season at 28. "Especially after games like St. Louis and Vancouver where I think we get away from our identity a little bit and we don't do the things that make us successful, Ralph is able to hone the group in so well and get us to play the game we know … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel’s nifty winner is a product of the tone Ralph Krueger is setting for Sabres

'“It’s important that he keeps his feet moving,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. “When he’s skating, he’s a force and he makes a difference in both directions, and that’s what we like about him is he generally is always giving it all and I cannot think of very many moments when he’s not trying as hard as (possible). If you do that as a group and make mistakes, you get away … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zemgus Girgensons’ work ethic contributes to ‘heart of the team’

'The Sabres tried rest and rehab for several weeks hoping to avoid surgery, but the decision was finally made to have the 6-foot-6 Thompson undergo the procedure so he would be ready for training camp in the fall. The team did not specify the nature of Thompson's injury and is listing his recovery time as five to six months.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce Tage Thompson undergoes season-ending shoulder surgery

'On a 2-on-1 break with Zemgus Girgensons, Eichel cut around Vegas defenseman Shea Theodore and fooled Marc-Andre Fleury with a short chip shot when the goalie was cheating to his left to play a pass or a cut through the crease.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Buffalo Sabres 4, Vegas Golden Knights 2

'The Sabres are stuck. Botterill currently has no cap space and will have a difficult time trading Bogosian or Rodrigues. Memo to players: leaking to reporters that you requested a trade will only make it more difficult for your team to move you. The only realistic way to potentially add an impact forward this season is by trading Rasmus Ristolainen or Brandon Montour. … [Read more...] about Sabres Mailbag: Will Jason Botterill make a significant trade?