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'Johansson's impressive performance this past postseason – including 11 points in 22 games – were not the only driving factor in the Sabres' decision to sign him. Their hope is he can impart wisdom upon a group of young players who have yet to compete in meaningful games at the NHL level in April and beyond.' … [Read more...] about Marcus Johansson part of Sabres’ solution for lack of playoff experience

'After a summer of workouts back home in Finland – and one infamous television interview where Uncle Google Translate made it pretty clear he wanted out of here – the big guy was at the microphone bright and early Thursday morning on Media Day in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres camp is open and Rasmus Ristolainen is still here, but for how long?

'“We’ve gone into this without any preconceived notions. We haven’t eliminated one single thing. We haven’t targeted one single thing,” Raccuia said, according to Business First, which is one of the sponsors at the event. “Fortunately or unfortunately, they’re both coming up for discussion at the same time.”' … [Read more...] about Studies on New Era Field, KeyBank Center halfway done, PSE exec says

'"That's why I really want to have a good year – to help us make the playoffs," Dahlin told The Buffalo News at last week's NHL Player Media Tour in Chicago. "The 50th anniversary will be special. I think we have a good team. I really do. I think that 'Botts' [GM Jason Botterill] has done a really good job so far. Hopefully this can be a good year for us."' … [Read more...] about Sabres, foes have high hopes for Rasmus Dahlin after matching rookie year hype

'Krueger has a fresh sheet of ice, as the hockey cliche goes. He's 60 years old and running an NHL camp as a head coach for the first time. If there's something he's always wanted to try in Switzerland or Edmonton, this would be the time to do it. Virtually no one in the hockey world is picking the Sabres as a playoff team, or even close to one.' … [Read more...] about Questions for Sabres camp: Struggling teams more interesting this time of year

'Jimmy Vesey: The 26-year old should assume a top-nine role, likely at left wing, and should bolster the Sabres' play at 5-on-5, an area in which Vesey has scored 16 goals in each of the past two seasons.' … [Read more...] about Analyzing each Sabres player who could contribute in 2019-20

'“Competition is what you want," Krueger said Monday in LECOM Harborcenter. "You want players to come in a little uncomfortable about where the ice time is going to be and how they’re going to get there. The process will be laid out clearly. It will be a very open communication on what it’s going to take, and it’s up to the players to answer those questions. I am convinced that … [Read more...] about Breaking down new Sabres coach Ralph Krueger’s roster for training camp

'"We were crystal clear with Brett coming into development camp that it was going be a great opportunity for him to show us how committed he was to hockey," assistant general manager Randy Sexton told The Buffalo News last Friday. "He did a very good job. He had a very good development camp. His test results were very good. His conditioning was very good. Significantly improved … [Read more...] about Brett Murray among Sabres prospects invited to Rochester’s camp

'"We’ve worked hard in preparation here the last month with the coaches to be clear with our language, to get ourselves on the same page as far as how we’re going to teach the different processes and now it’s up to me to lead that. I enjoy doing that. I look forward to the responsibility and the pleasure of working together with these players.”' … [Read more...] about Krueger’s prep for first camp as Sabres coach includes working with Ristolainen

'"That was a good fight. I thought I'd get the boys going and get some energy," said a smiling Fitzgerald. "We've got a big hockey family so there were many fights there back in the day."' … [Read more...] about Casey Fitzgerald’s flying fists give Sabres prospects a spark in loss to Penguins

'"I think it's the best feeling ever, to be honest," Pekar said. "I think it's great when I go on the ice and I feel like [players from the other team] are giving me the looks, saying something to my face. I'm like, 'Great, I'm in their head. I can focus on my game now and don't have to worry about them.'"' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Matej Pekar, ‘a scrappy guy’ loved by teammates, despised by opponents

'Ruotsalainen might only have a few weeks to show the Sabres he is ready to help them in 2019-20. His contract with the team stipulates that he must return to Finland for one more season if he does not make the NHL roster out of training camp, unless his club, Ilves, allows him to play in Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Arttu Ruotsalainen sees Prospects Challenge as first ‘big chance’ with Sabres

'However, Olofsson has proven to be more than a scorer. He has evolved into a two-way player by breaking up passes in the defensive zone and becoming a reliable penalty-killer. The Sabres' power play ranked 16th in the National Hockey League last season, and the man-advantage is an area of expertise for Krueger.' … [Read more...] about Victor Olofsson continues to state case for NHL roster spot in Sabres win

'"I felt good," Cozens told reporters. "It was a fast game, lots of good players. Everybody is competing hard. It was good to just get my legs under me again, go out and play hockey."' … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens scores in Sabres’ 6-4 win over Jack Hughes, Devils

'Eichel saluted O'Reilly on his Instagram account after the game with a picture he took from the stands of his former teammate holding the Cup high (it said "Congrats, Fact Daddy" in a reference to O'Reilly's nickname "Factor"). Eichel was asked if he can draw parallels between St. Louis, a team that waited 52 years to win a Cup, and Buffalo, which is without one heading into … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel has new motivation not to let Sabres’ drought kill his dream