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'"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

'"I have to be a lot better. People are probably going to try to hit me sometimes even more. I have to be quicker in my mind, quicker with my hands, quicker with my feet. I know that, so I'm prepared."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin on Year Two: ‘I will be as ready as I can’

'"It brings me more motivation," Jokiharju said Thursday of his trade from the Blackhawks. "This is a young team that’s up and coming. It’s good. Lots of young guys who are very talented."' … [Read more...] about Henri Jokiharju’s first impression begins with Sabres Prospects Challenge

'"I know how overwhelming that experience is and you’re meeting so many people," Reinhart, who spends each offseason in Vancouver, told reporters Wednesday in Harborcenter. "I think if you can meet someone who is kind of established on the team it just provides that much more comfort, to have someone there who has been through that experience as well. It wasn’t too far out of … [Read more...] about Sam Reinhart ‘looking forward’ to first Sabres camp under Ralph Krueger

'While the Sabres are well-stocked with offensive defensemen, Borgen is the type of physical presence they need on the back end. He should be among the first prospects recalled to the NHL in the event of an injury.' … [Read more...] about 7 players to watch during Sabres’ Prospects Challenge

'"Probably other than playoffs, this is my second favorite time of the whole season," said Sexton, who also is the GM of the Rochester Amerks. "You reconnect with the guys you have and really see the work they've put in over the summer to get better and be ready for the season."' … [Read more...] about Prospects Challenge the first chance for Sabres to showcase their burgeoning youth

'Jokiharju split last year between Chicago and Rockford of the AHL and then won a gold medal while playing for Finland in the World Championships. On a crowded Buffalo blue line, he figures to start the season in Rochester but could push through if trades are made and if he has a good showing in Prospect Challenge and exhibition games.' … [Read more...] about Jokiharju on Sabres Prospects Challenge roster while Cozens’ status remains uncertain

'There will be growing pains if Olofsson does earn a full-time role in Buffalo this season. After all, he's only played six NHL games. However, I believe he's ready for a top-six role. Cozens will eventually become the best player of this group, but he's likely going to play another junior season with Lethbridge. Additionally, Will Borgen probably won't have the opportunity to … [Read more...] about Sabres Mailbag: Is Victor Olofsson ready to make an impact?

'With Hunwick possibly out for the season, the Sabres are expected to have five left-shot defensemen competing for a roster spot in training camp: Rasmus Dahlin, Jake McCabe, Marco Scandella, John Gilmour and Lawrence Pilut, who is expected to miss the start of the season after undergoing shoulder surgery this offseason.' … [Read more...] about Defenseman Matt Hunwick not expected to play for Sabres this season