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'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?

'In October, Hamilton told many people who have covered the Sabres that he was pulled off the road because of a corporate Entercom edict to save expenses.' … [Read more...] about Paul Hamilton heads back on the road with the Sabres

'"At the end of the day, it’s hockey," Rodrigues said. "You keep reminding yourself and keep believing in yourself. I have a belief in myself that I can do it. It was going to go in eventually, and obviously it was nice to see it go in. Hopefully that continues."' … [Read more...] about Evan Rodrigues, Zach Bogosian provide offense in ‘good team game’ for Sabres

'According to Buffalo Sabres assistant general manager Randy Sexton, Luukkonen will spend the next week with Rochester before returning to Cincinnati. The Sabres want Luukkonen to play approximately 40 games this season between the Amerks and Cyclones.' … [Read more...] about Sabres plan to keep Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen in Rochester for one week

'Evan Rodrigues scored two goals – his first of the season – in the game's first five minutes, and Zemgus Girgensons added another on a breakaway to give the Sabres a 3-0 lead through 20 minutes. Zach Bogosian and Rasmus Ristolainen also scored for Buffalo, and Linus Ullmark made 21 saves.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Buffalo Sabres 5, Detroit Red Wings 1

'"It’s a tough one to let slide, for sure," Reinhart said. "I think we just lose a little bit of structure and that’s a team we can’t do that against."' … [Read more...] about Sabres searching for answers after ‘very painful, unacceptable finish’

'Hutton is 0-7-4 in his last 11 starts, the Sabres' longest winless streak since Jhonas Enroth went 16 in row in 2011-2012 and the 2013 lockout season. In that span, Hutton has a 4.27 goals-against average and .866 save percentage -- the worst figures in the NHL among goalies who have played at least 10 games since Oct. 24.' … [Read more...] about Sabres gave Carter Hutton no help, and he didn’t help himself

'"I thought the power play was moving the puck well," coach Ralph Krueger said afterward. "I thought the presence of (Rasmus) Ristolainen net-front changes the game and opens up the opportunities to shoot and also seems to increase the hunger for shooting. Let’s continue to build on that for sure and again, the penalty kill did well tonight and can take some confidence moving … [Read more...] about Power play finally generates momentum in Sabres’ 6-3 loss

'Buffalo (19-19-7) has lost two in a row and is 3-8-1 in its last 12 games. The Sabres also received goals from Brandon Montour and Sam Reinhart, while Hutton made 26 saves in his first start in almost a month.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Canucks 6, Sabres 3

'"More than anything you have to show him what it creates, and we need to create more second chances," Krueger said."It’s going to come primarily from the defensemen getting pucks to the net. We’re working on that kind of imagery so that he sees it in his head. That will then release him to make the brilliant one-on-one move."' … [Read more...] about Sabres looking for Rasmus Dahlin to use his shot to ignite offense