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'“Don Granato’s been a head coach for many years at different levels – professional hockey, he’s been in the college game, he’s been in the national program, has a development background, has a teacher kind of mentality, so he’s commanded a room as a head coach before,” Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams said on a Zoom call.' … [Read more...] about Don Granato takes over Sabres with coaching search underway

'If they loved playing for Krueger so much, why did they abandon the on-ice principles he often spoke about and give so many soft, embarrassing efforts over the last month? Why weren’t they more accountable?' … [Read more...] about After firing Ralph Krueger, Sabres GM Kevyn Adams wants more passion

'Adams said he has already spoken to Darren Ferris, Hall’s agent. The NHL trade deadline is April 12.' … [Read more...] about Sabres could re-sign or trade Taylor Hall: ‘Open to anything’

'General manager Kevyn Adams hasn’t fired or traded anyone or done anything notable as the Sabres keep unraveling. But something has to give, right?' … [Read more...] about Changes could be coming to Sabres: ‘Guys expect something’

'Krueger believes Jokiharju, who often initiated the attack last season, has been overthinking or trying too hard.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Henri Jokiharju from taxi squad, make other moves

'They’ve become the NHL’s laughingstock. After a 4-3-2 start, they’ve imploded, sinking to the bottom of the league again. They often showcase little passion.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ losing streak hits 11: ‘Tough to find the energy right now’

'But since Ristolainen returned to the lineup Feb. 27, he has played all 10 contests, averaging 21 minutes, 28 seconds of ice time in the first nine entering Monday’s 6-0 loss to the Washington Capitals at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres have no plans to rest Rasmus Ristolainen: ‘He’s such a competitor’

'“Hutts has been just terrific,” said Johansson, who played his first six NHL games last season. “I love being a goalie partner with him. He’s an experienced guy, funny guy. He makes me feel confident and feel good. He supports me and I support him. I think we go really well together and I enjoy working and playing with him. I think he does the same with me. It’s just positive … [Read more...] about Sabres want to find out what they have in goalie Jonas Johansson

'“My biggest thing is trying to get guys just to buy in here. It’s not up to anybody else but the players. We’re the ones that play the game. Lots of people take different heat for it but it’s up to us as a collective group and it’s just not happening.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres continue tailspin, lose 10th straight: ‘It’s just not happening’

'The upper-body injury Eichel suffered Sunday afternoon will sideline him for “the foreseeable future,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. Meanwhile, rookie Dylan Cozens, who subbed for Eichel, suffered an upper-body injury Thursday and is day to day, Krueger said.' … [Read more...] about Injuries to Dylan Cozens, Jack Eichel force Sabres to promote Riley Sheahan

'“Last year, I kind of saw how quickly it can be taken away,” Mittelstadt said last month. “I kind of took it for granted a little bit."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Casey Mittelstadt developing into dependable forward

'Just 20 games into his NHL career, Cozens, 20, has established himself as one of the Sabres’ top players. He filled in for captain Jack Eichel as the No. 1 center twice this week.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Dylan Cozens undergoing further evaluations, day to day

'“It’s a push in the numbers in a real vulnerable, dangerous spot,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said on a Zoom call. “I think it has to be a penalty and good for Millsie jumping in there, but really difficult when you see a player exposed like that and you give them a push right in the numbers at that distance. You know the danger of that as the player.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose game to Penguins, Dylan Cozens to injury

'“It’s just still technically working on the skills that he needs to defend against the top players in the league,” Krueger said. “He never got any of those minutes last year. We were never playing him against top lines last season. This year, he’s seeing a lot of that and he’s enjoying the challenge and it’s pushing his limits.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ralph Krueger says Rasmus Dahlin getting closer to ‘full package’

'In what has become another awful season, Bryson, 23, has emerged as a bright spot for the hapless Sabres, showcasing poise that belies experience. He has quickly earned coach Ralph Krueger’s trust, playing more than 20 minutes in four of the last five games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Jacob Bryson quickly emerging as special talent