'The Sabres played games against the New Jersey Devils, who have 14 players on the COVID list, Saturday and Sunday at KeyBank Center. The NHL added five more Devils players to the list Tuesday and removed one.' … [Read more...] about Three Sabres games postponed after players enter NHL’s COVID-19 protocols
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Casey Mittelstadt impressing Sabres, could earn more game action
'While Mittelstadt’s play has earned Krueger’s praise – “He is on the verge here, and we’re excited to see what’s happening with him,” he said – opportunities have been limited.' … [Read more...] about Casey Mittelstadt impressing Sabres, could earn more game action
Sabres send Jack Quinn to Amerks, recall two players to taxi squad
'The Sabres drafted Quinn eighth overall last year. In a normal year, he would likely be playing with his junior team, the Ontario Hockey League’s Ottawa 67s. Junior-age players can play in the AHL because their leagues are paused right now because of the COVID-19 pandemic.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Jack Quinn to Amerks, recall two players to taxi squad
Storm forces Sabres to change plans; Sam Reinhart will travel with team
'The Sabres will be staying at home today and plan to fly to New York on Tuesday morning for their 6 p.m. game against the Islanders.' … [Read more...] about Storm forces Sabres to change plans; Sam Reinhart will travel with team
Sabres keep living dangerously, fall to Devils after comeback
'Still, 10 games into the season, the Sabres have earned just one convincing win, way back on Jan. 18, when they annihilated the Philadelphia Flyers 6-1.' … [Read more...] about Sabres keep living dangerously, fall to Devils after comeback
Sabres notes: Rasmus Ristolainen wreaking havoc on power play
'“If some other teams, they have some good net-front presence, I know how hard it is to play when there’s guys standing in front of the net screening (the) goalie all the time,” the Sabres veteran said after scoring a power-play goal in Sunday afternoon’s 5-3 loss to the New Jersey Devils at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Rasmus Ristolainen wreaking havoc on power play
Former Sabres coach Lindy Ruff feels ‘rejuvenated’ leading Devils
'“I thought it was a reality that I may never be a head coach again,” Ruff said. “That definitely was on my mind.”' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres coach Lindy Ruff feels ‘rejuvenated’ leading Devils
Sabres win another tight game, keep moving up standings
'The Sabres had remained disciplined for two weeks, consistently staying out of the penalty box before Saturday. But they were whistled for a season-high five infractions against New Jersey.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win another tight game, keep moving up standings
Sabres notes: Jeff Skinner replaces Tage Thompson on top line
'“We just weren’t pleased with five-on-five scoring-chance production so we mixed things up,” Krueger said on a Zoom call.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Jeff Skinner replaces Tage Thompson on top line
Sabres’ Taylor Hall moves beside Eric Staal, happy with start: ‘It’s been good’
'“We knew from the start here the lines would shuffle here and there depending on what the game asked for,” Krueger said on Zoom call following Friday’s practice at KeyBank Center. “The possibility of Jack and Taylor together or them apart is a different challenge for the opposition. Whether at home or on the road, we will be playing with that, so you have to also expect that … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Taylor Hall moves beside Eric Staal, happy with start: ‘It’s been good’
Sabres rookie Jack Quinn could be assigned to Amerks soon
'“He was on IR and we were working an upper-body injury there, not a very serious one, very minor,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said on a Zoom call following this afternoon’s practice at KeyBank Center. “So he hasn’t been a part of the equation here. He’s been in rehab skates and or with the taxi squad.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Jack Quinn could be assigned to Amerks soon
Sabres’ Sam Reinhart questionable for Saturday’s game
'“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
Goalie Linus Ullmark dazzles in OT loss to Rangers, helps Sabres earn point
'“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
Sabres notes: Curtis Lazar transformed body for gritty fourth-line role
'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
Coach Ralph Krueger more comfortable with Sabres’ start this season
'“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