‘“I want to get back to my game, to playing the way I know I can and feel comfortable in that,” he said following Wednesday’s practice inside KeyBank Center. “It feels like it’s been a while since I did that now.”’
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Kyle Okposo accompanies Sabres on road trip
‘Okposo, who started practicing Monday, has missed the last nine games. Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said the veteran is day-to-day.’
Sabres’ Jeff Skinner still scoring goals without Jack Eichel
‘“As you get older you have more experience, you can draw on that experience to sort of adjust your play to different guys’ styles,” Skinner said following Tuesday’s practice inside KeyBank Center. “I think Jack and (Johan) or Marcus, they like to have the puck, and for me as a winger, they’re really good with the puck on their stick.”‘
Sabres’ Rasmus Asplund thrilled to score first goal with parents watching
‘“This is big, like we’re living in a dream,” Asplund said following his 10th NHL game. “I think none of us have realized how big this is and how much work we put in to get to this point.”’
Sabres send Curtis Lazar to Amerks
‘The Sabres’ decision to start utilizing 11 forwards and seven defensemen essentially pushed Lazar out of the lineup.’
Sabres annihilate Devils, move into third place in Atlantic Division
‘The Devils’ utterly pathetic performance early Monday was arguably the worst period ever played here.’
Retirement crossed Kyle Okposo’s mind following latest concussion with Sabres
‘“It’s not a fun place to be and (I was) super emotional after the game,” he said. “After that game against Ottawa, I just went home and really thought about a lot of things. I’ve been through some dark times with it, obviously. The thought of going back there, it’s not fun. It’s a very uneasy feeling.”’
Sabres rookie Victor Olofsson quickly develops into all-around presence
‘“I feel like it took me a little time before I felt like I belong here, like I’m a full-time NHL player,” Olofsson said prior to Saturday’s 2-1 overtime loss in Toronto. “I feel like I’m starting to find myself like I usually do if you look back at my career.”’
Sabres showing signs of progress, close month one point out of playoff spot
‘“I feel like we’re on the right track here,” Sabres center Marcus Johansson said after Leafs captain John Tavares scored 1:45 into overtime. “That’s more like the way we want to play.”‘
Sabres notes: Colin Miller trying to stay positive during tough start
‘“It (stinks),” Miller of sitting out. “Nobody wants to but … you treat it like a pro and you come in and work hard every day, control what you can. That’s what I’ve tried to do.”’