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'He is willing Buffalo back into a game it didn’t show up for, and giving, as always, hope for hockey in Western New York. “Jack scores a big goal there,” teammate Kyle Okposo says. “Then we start to believe.”' … [Read more...] about Why ‘heart and soul’ Jack Eichel is building a case for MVP

'This is undeniably the Eichel show, though. And in a season where the Sabres are honouring their past, nobody is providing more hope for a happy immediate future.' … [Read more...] about Red-hot Sabres star Jack Eichel providing hope for playoff-starved team

'Today he is the captain of Djurgardens in the SHL and playing for less than a tenth of what he would have been earning in Buffalo. But he’s in a much better place overall. “I don’t know how much money you need to be happy, but I’m good,” said Berglund.' … [Read more...] about Why Patrik Berglund’s decision to walk away from NHL was no decision at all

'That data supports what we have seen from Ristolainen over the years. When he has the puck, he can make plays and facilitate offence. But when he doesn’t, things go south rather quickly for him and his linemates and they tend to spend far too much time treading water in front of their crease.' … [Read more...] about Ristolainen has been miscast on Sabres blueline

'“I watched two playoff games in…I’m not going to mention the pub that I was in. It was really interesting. I asked people about the Sabres. I asked them how they were feeling about the potential about the group. What I felt was a passion for the game. I really like the size of the market. I’m more a smaller city person than a big city person personally, but also I know the … [Read more...] about New Sabres head coach talked to fans ‘undercover’ in lead up to decision

'The 25-year-old sustained the injury on Monday against Slovakia.' … [Read more...] about Canada’s Montour to miss remainder of World Championship with injury

'“In the Sabres search it appears the one person who’s a factor in it is Ralph Krueger,” Friedman said during the second intermission of Game 1 between the San Jose Sharks and St. Louis Blues. “Krueger coached the Oilers in 2012-13, he coached Team Europe to the runner-up spot to Canada at the World Cup in 2016 and until recently he’s been the chairman of Southampton Football … [Read more...] about Team Europe World Cup coach Ralph Krueger in Sabres coaching mix

'Grönborg has coached many of the NHL’s top Swedish stars at various points over the years but his last experience coaching in North American was as an assistant with the WHL’s Spokane Chiefs during the 2004-05 season. Since then he has worked exclusively with the Swedish national program.' … [Read more...] about Sabres coaching candidate Rikard Grönborg joins ZSC Lions in Swiss league

'Among players to break into the NHL since I was born in 1987, Aaron Ekblad is the only defenceman who produced more points as an 18-year-old than Dahlin so far – the Panthers defender put up 29 points before he turned 19 on Feb. 7, and finished his rookie season with 39 points. Dahlin doesn’t turn 19 until April 13 and is on pace to finish with 46 points.' … [Read more...] about Celebrating Rasmus Dahlin’s brilliant rookie NHL season

'Hasek lives in his native Czech Republic but usually ventures to Buffalo at least a couple times per year and takes in Sabres games whenever he’s in town. He said he has enjoyed watching the team’s young, skilled players in recent years but that “they didn’t work as a team.”' … [Read more...] about Dominik Hasek excited Sabres could finally snap playoff drought

'The way the NHL goes, teams like the Sabres can squeak into the playoffs and a couple seem to make it every year. But unlike, say, Colorado last year, Buffalo doesn’t appear to have a particular strength that would lead you to believe they can do damage.' … [Read more...] about Are the Buffalo Sabres a real playoff threat or a mirage?

'Zach Bogosian and Kyle Okposo were named alternate captains.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres name Jack Eichel captain

'The No. 1 pick got started with a big hit on 25-year-old Ryan Schmelzer in the first period. Dahlin’s physicality doesn’t get talked about as much as his all-world vision and puckhandling, but… maybe it should?' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin scores twice, lays big hit in Sabres debut

'The Sabres desperately need their top line to be consistent and a regular driver of offence to get them over the hump. Starting with a star talent like Eichel is a good position to be in, but not every skater can pair with a player on that level — sometimes others just can’t keep up with the pace, as we’ve seen with previous Eichel linemates.' … [Read more...] about Skinner-Eichel combination key to unlocking Sabres’ playoff hopes

'The 21-year-old wore No. 9 when he attended Boston University and also wore the number while representing Team USA at the world juniors and IIHF world championship.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres star Jack Eichel says he’s changing his jersey number