Olean Times Herald

'Asplund played 14 games earlier this season on loan with Västerås IK, a second-tier team in his native Sweden, scoring four goals and nine points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Rasmus Asplund from taxi squad

'But Monday’s 6-1 annihilation of the Flyers should extinguish any fears those losses to the Washington Capitals generated. The victory, their first in Philadelphia in eight tries, was arguably the Sabres’ most complete effort under second-year coach Ralph Krueger.' … [Read more...] about Curtis Lazar, fourth line help Sabres annihilate Flyers, earn first win

'“I don’t really want to bug him too much,” Cozens said following Sunday’s practice at KeyBank Center. “But obviously he’s a guy who’s been in the league for a long time, he knows a lot, he’s won a Stanley Cup, he knows what it takes. So there’s a lot of things I can learn from him just helping me out, giving me advice.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Dylan Cozens earns fast promotion to Eric Staal’s line

'“We will do a pregame skate again tomorrow where we can then decide our roster after that,” Krueger said on a Zoom call following this afternoon’s practice at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sam Reinhart misses practice with lower-body injury

'“How they’ve evolved and grown from being thrashed by the Patriots in big games just a few years ago and how they’re learning and growing,” Krueger said. “So it is a big buzz in our room. We’re all big Bills fans and we couldn’t be more pleased for (owners) Kim and Terry (Pegula) and the whole organization for the opportunity that lies ahead.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ralph Krueger on Bills’ win, INT return: ‘The whole city just exploded’

'“Vanecek plays the game of his life here tonight and congratulations to him,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. “I mean, he really played well. I thought we were bringing pucks to the net, we had traffic to the net, we hit metal, we hit the posts, we hit feet. What’s important is that we did create opportunity.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres outplay Capitals, can’t exploit rookie goalie: ‘We made him look good’

'If Staal couldn’t have played, Kruger said the Sabres would’ve moved Riley Sheahan to center. Sheahan has been playing right wing beside center Curtis Lazar and Jeff Skinner.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Eric Staal plays after taking elbow to jaw

'Nelson spent all of last season with the Rochester Americans, compiling four goals, 12 points and a team-high plus-18 rating in 48 games. He was expected to be a depth defenseman this season, possibly on the new taxi squad the NHL implemented because of the COVID-19 pandemic.' … [Read more...] about Ex-Sabres defenseman Casey Nelson retires from hockey

'After a 10-month layoff because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Sabres, not surprisingly, looked out of sync, especially early. They struggled to defend, played too timid and committed some awful gaffes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres look rusty early, fall to Capitals in season opener after late comeback

'“He has adjusted and acclimatized completely to not only the area of Buffalo but also on the ice to the way we want to play,” Krueger said on a Zoom call prior to the game. “He’s getting used to the aggressive gapping style we expect from our defensemen while still adding to the offense, which he’s very good at."' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Colin Miller rebounds to earn spot among top-six defensemen

'“You see why he was drafted in the first round and why they’re so high on him here to play at a higher level,” Hall said on a recent Zoom call. “I think he can do it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson showcasing talents of future star after long layoff

'“We haven’t made a final decision yet on Jack,” Krueger said on a Zoom call Wednesday. “He’s done a really good job staying with us. He did skate with the taxi squad today, where we will have him positioned eventually.”' … [Read more...] about Prospect Jack Quinn still with Sabres, will be assigned to taxi squad

'The Sabres also assigned center Rasmus Asplund, goalie Jonas Johansson and defensemen Will Borgen and Brandon Davidson to the taxi squad, which the NHL implemented this season because of the COVID-19.' … [Read more...] about Casey Mittelstadt among five players assigned to Sabres’ taxi squad

'“Zemgus was a prime example of accepting the grinding, physical, penalty-killing, sacrificial kind of job and still chipping in on the offense,” Krueger said on a Zoom call last week following a session of training camp. “And we in Toby have that same kind of a player.”' … [Read more...] about Tobias Rieder showcasing offensive skills, fitting in well with Sabres

'That means 19-year-old forward prospects Dylan Cozens and Jack Quinn, Buffalo’s last two first-round picks, will remain in the NHL for now.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ roster almost set; Dylan Cozens, Jack Quinn to remain in Buffalo