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'“We’ll make that call tomorrow morning,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said on a Zoom call following this afternoon’s practice at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Sam Reinhart questionable for Saturday’s game

'“Linus got us a point, there’s just no way to dance around that one,” Sabres winger Sam Reinhart said on a Zoom call after Rangers rookie Alexis Lafreniere scored 2:47 into overtime. “A little too slow watching them skating around us, getting to pucks first. It’s not a recipe for success.”' … [Read more...] about Goalie Linus Ullmark dazzles in OT loss to Rangers, helps Sabres earn point

'But after playing last season at 211 pounds, Lazar realized he would perform better in that gritty role if he shed some weight. So he dropped 18 pounds during the offseason. The Sabres now list him at 193 pounds.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Curtis Lazar transformed body for gritty fourth-line role

'“There is a trust in the process here, which is going through the group. We feel very comfortable with where we are right now. The bumps and bruises are always tests of your mettle and your character and the reactions, and the learning that’s come through those has been deep.”' … [Read more...] about Coach Ralph Krueger more comfortable with Sabres’ start this season

'“We’ve gotten key contributions from different guys,” said center Eric Staal, an offseason acquisition who has a three-game point streak. “You saw that yesterday with Eaks taking some huge faceoffs, Rieder obviously had a big goal, a good defensive effort to finish the game (Tuesday) with some key guys making great plays. That breeds confidence.”' … [Read more...] about Cody Eakin, Tobias Rieder and Sabres’ other newcomers already contributing

'Krueger has described the injury as “very minor.” The Sabres play the Rangers again Thursday at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Henri Jokiharju misses practice; Matt Irwin impresses Ralph Krueger

'“I’ve had a lot of chances,” Eichel, who scored 36 goals last season and registered a 15.9 shooting percentage, said on a Zoom call. “I think if I wasn’t getting chances, I’d be more frustrated. Yeah, it’s a relief to get one and put one into the back of the net and kind of get that out of me.”' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel’s first goal, special teams help Sabres beat Rangers, reach .500

'“You want to stay ready and have to stay ready,” said Irwin, who made his season debut in Tuesday’s 3-2 win against the New York Rangers at KeyBank Center. “That’s your job. So you treat practices like they’re your games, you work hard and you try to stay detailed in everything that you do and watch the games and see how they’re going.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Matt Irwin ready for opportunity on blue line

'“I’m competitive and I want to play,” Hutton said on a Zoom call this morning. “I kept communicating with (head athletic trainer Rich Stinziano), but I definitely didn’t put him in an easy spot, too, because I wanted to keep playing. I didn’t want to leave.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Carter Hutton practices, says ‘stubbornness’ made him stay in game

'“He does everything right,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said on a Zoom call last week. “Like, from the very first day, we just said, ‘This guy’s a pro.’ … He just fits into our culture. He gets the plan.”' … [Read more...] about Versatile Riley Sheahan fitting in well with Sabres: ‘He does everything right’

'The Buffalo Sabres today assigned goalie Jonas Johansson from the active roster to the taxi squad, a sign Carter Hutton could be ready for Tuesday’s home game against the New York Rangers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make goalie moves, also assign Rasmus Asplund to Amerks

'“And right now, I’m utterly grateful for getting a win.”' … [Read more...] about Linus Ullmark earns emotional win, helps Sabres beat Capitals

'“Just in the plan,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said on a Zoom call prior to the game. “We had mentioned preseason that we want to keep the taxi-squad players active and we need to watch the load on some of the other players. Dylan is one of them, so he has an opportunity to take a breath and watch the game. Casey has been outstanding in his work so far since the first of … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Ralph Krueger explains why Dylan Cozens was scratched

'The Sabres, of course, have plenty of experience to help Dahlin, the first overall pick in 2018, on the ice. He has established a strong relationship with ex-NHL defenseman Steve Smith, the assistant coach in charge of the blue line. Matt Ellis, the director of player development, also travels with the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres need struggling Rasmus Dahlin to bounce back after benching

'“It was a special moment and also a grade A goal,” coach Ralph Krueger said on a Zoom call following the 4-3 shootout loss at Capital One Arena. “He really picked his spot top corner and the whole bench was really ecstatic. It’s a special moment when you see somebody with that skill set, that future with the Buffalo Sabres, you know that’s a historic moment.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dylan Cozens scores pretty first goal in loss; Rasmus Dahlin benched