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'“After you drop the gloves, the adrenaline boost is something you can’t really get from anything else,” he said. “I do think after a fight it does give me a huge boost. It’s definitely something I think I’ll do when I’m not happy with my game and not happy with how I’m feeling."' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Dylan Cozens wants to use fights as tool to ignite own game

'The 6-foot-4 Luukkonen challenged shooters, tracked shots through traffic and stood his ground as players whacked at second chances – all signs of the Finn’s confidence, according to Granato.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen looks sharp, displays growing confidence

'“Being familiar with young players and the growth rate development, I was really excited with him,” Granato said on a Zoom call prior to Sunday’s 6-3 road loss to the New York Rangers. “He’s … ultra-competitive and he has enough hockey sense.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Arttu Ruotsalainen scoring, earning keep in NHL

'“Even though I don’t speak of defense a lot, it’s a cornerstone,” Granato said on a Zoom call following Sunday’s 6-3 loss to the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. “I’ve joked around a little bit I don’t say it, but don’t underestimate how important that is. I know how important that is.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres settle down after awful start, avert blowout against Rangers

'Goalies Carter Hutton and Linus Ullmark are injured. Dustin Tokarski has proven he can be a capable fill-in. The Sabres should ride the 6-foot-4, 220-pound Luukkonen over the final two weeks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres should keep playing goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen

'The Sabres’ offense, which mustered just one total goal in two losses to the Bruins earlier this week, also reached another level Friday.' … [Read more...] about Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen shines in NHL debut, helps Sabres beat Bruins

'Pekar’s ability to be a supreme pest makes him a unique prospect. He possesses a fierce edge.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Matej Pekar uses fight with Amerks to generate confidence

'The Sabres have consistently moved their feet and played aggressively to force the Bruins into taking infractions. They just can’t convert their opportunities.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ awful power play costs them in loss to Bruins: ‘It’s frustrating’

'Quinn, 19, embraced his three-month stint in Rochester. His maturity and talents impressed Appert and others.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Jack Quinn showcased growth before season-ending surgery

'“It helps to see what the pace of the game is and how the level in the NHL looks like,” he said. “You just try to soak up as much as you can and learn how the play falls and what the speed is like. Also it helps to be with the team here and get to know the guys.”' … [Read more...] about Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen thrilled for first opportunity with Sabres

'If the Sabres had tied the game early, then perhaps they could’ve generated more momentum and made Tuesday’s game inside KeyBank Center more competitive.' … [Read more...] about Bruins show Sabres how they must compete: ‘We need to elevate’

'“It (stinks) because I was just getting in the lineup and playing,” Borgen said of his injury. “It was fun. The last two months or whatever, I’ve never been injured during the season before, but it’s just a lot of training again.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Will Borgen nearing return, close to becoming NHL regular

'Rousek, 22, tied his career high by scoring 14 goals and set career highs by registering 24 assists and 38 points in 49 games with Sparta Praha, a Czech League team, this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign draft pick Lukas Rousek to entry-level contract

'“His work ethic has been fabulous this year, the way he goes about every day,” Appert said on a Zoom call Monday. “He really approaches things like a pro now.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen ready for chance in NHL

'Overall, Tokarski has compiled a 2-5-2 record with a 3.15 goals-against average and a .914 save percentage in nine games this season. He hadn’t played in the NHL since 2016 before last month.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Dustin Tokarski named NHL’s First Star of Week