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'"All of us speak pretty good English, but it’s another thing with small talk," Rochester goalie Jonas Johansson, 24, said following a recent practice at Blue Cross Arena. "It’s hard. You almost have to think before you speak when you’re with North American guys. It’s easy to feel like you’re sort of on the outside. You can understand what they say, but you don’t say anything … [Read more...] about Taco night at the Ullmarks: How Sabres’ Swedes support each other off ice

'Barring another injury, the roster move will give the Sabres 13 forwards when they face the Anaheim Ducks, Los Angeles Kings and San Jose Sharks on the road. Winger Conor Sheary remains "week to week" with an upper-body injury.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall forward Curtis Lazar from Rochester

'The Sabres are trying to put Dahlin in the best position to succeed. At the moment, it's clear Dahlin is placing too much pressure on himself. The best way to handle a young player's development is to be smart about usage. He's not ready to play more than 20 minutes a game. That time will come. For now, Krueger will continue to put Dahlin in situations to help build … [Read more...] about Sabres Mailbag: Why isn’t Rasmus Dahlin playing more?

'But he's 19. Which means he will struggle at times, no matter how many points he's piling up.' … [Read more...] about When it comes to Rasmus Dahlin, Ralph Krueger taking a measured approach

'“I call it not just being owners, but taking ownership of our organizations,” said Pegula. “How do we want to build them going forward? I think I’ve grown in accepting that as the role I’m meant to play. You’ve probably seen that because I haven’t really hired anybody as replacements and that’s because I just felt like, ‘You know what? I’ve never taken the time to really … [Read more...] about Kim Pegula’s goal for PSE: multiple teams, one culture

'Winger Kyle Okposo, who assisted on both Sabres goals during regulation, called this a "big two points" and an important lesson for him and his teammates. They squandered a two-goal lead in the third period for a second consecutive game, relying again on their goaltender to fend off a barrage late in regulation.' … [Read more...] about Sabres off to their best start since 2009-10 following shootout win over Panthers

'Larsson, Okposo and Girgensons, all of whom have quickly earned the trust of coach Ralph Krueger, provided the spark on a night in which Florida goalie Sergei Bobrovsky almost stole the game for Florida (1-2-1). Panthers winger Evgenii Dadonov scored with 13:45 left in regulation, and Mike Hoffman sent the game to overtime with a wrist shot over Ullmark's glove with 11 seconds … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 3, Panthers 2 (SO)

'"My whole career has been hunting. When I'm really on my game, I've hunted pucks," Okposo said after practice Thursday in KeyBank Center. "That's a term that I've always used and it's nice to play with two guys that kind of have that same mentality: If we don't have it, just go get it. If you're the first guy, the second guy, get in there. The third guy, go read and be … [Read more...] about Sabres’ grind line is driving play and causing fits for opponents

'The Sabres scored on two of their five power plays and out-shot Montreal, 39-27, to respond from their first bout with adversity under coach Ralph Krueger, However, the uneven performance illustrated how his players are still grappling with new systems.' … [Read more...] about Power play propelling Sabres through ‘beginning of a hard, long season’

'Eichel's four-point night included a roof-raising rush from end to end that was completely Perreault-esque. Rasmus Dahlin had two more assists -- and leads all NHL defensemen in scoring -- but also had a frustrating game with the puck, especially in the neutral zone.' … [Read more...] about Especially in their division, Sabres need to keep finding a way

'The first failed coach's challenge will result in a minor penalty for delay of game and any unsuccessful review that follows will be a double-minor penalty.' … [Read more...] about NHL rule forcing Ralph Krueger to think twice before using coach’s challenge

'The Sabres (3-0-1) have won each of their first two home games for the first time since 2008-09, and they have earned at least one point in their first four games of the season for the first time since 2009-10.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 5, Canadiens 4 (OT)

'However, Hamilton has told many people who have covered the Sabres that he has been pulled off the road because of a corporate Entercom edict to save expenses and he will work away games from the station’s studio.' … [Read more...] about WGR’s Paul Hamilton no longer travels with Sabres; opener for team gets strong rating

'"I think so," Skinner said when asked if he's a better player now than he was a year ago. "That’s the goal every year, to go back and sort of work on some things you can improve on, while at the same time maintain your strengths. I think another year of experience helps. The more you know the league, the more you know the guys you’re playing with. The more situations you have … [Read more...] about New line, new coach, better Jeff Skinner? Sabres’ winger thinks his play is ‘going up’

'"Yeah, definitely," Rodrigues said when asked if he was "shocked" by not playing the first three games. "That was obviously not a situation I thought I’d be in. It happened and now you just keep working."' … [Read more...] about Evan Rodrigues expected to draw into Sabres’ lineup with Conor Sheary out