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'"Obviously just frustrated," Samuelsson told reporters after practice Wednesday. "You want to play. You want to be in the lineup. You want to help the team win. I mean, he’s the head coach. He has to make those decisions and, obviously, I haven’t been good enough if I’m in the conversation of being sat. Just have to be better on my part."' … [Read more...] about Lindy Ruff’s ‘kick in the butt’ has Mattias Samuelsson focused on improving for Sabres

'“We’ve discussed what is necessary to win hockey games,” Ruff said after his team rolled to a full-marks, 5-1 win over the Ottawa Senators. “I’ve probably been more patient than I’ve ever been, just trying to figure these guys out. But there’s a standard you have to play to and the standard hasn’t been good enough.”' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Lindy Ruff makes big moves to enforce Sabres’ standards. How do they keep it up?

'Ruff challenged his players before practice Monday to raise their personal standard and refuse to settle for mediocrity. They weren’t playing quick enough, and he grew tired of watching them repeat mistakes that his coaching staff worked to correct. His decision to scratch Mattias Samuelsson and Henri Jokiharju to play Connor Clifton and Dennis Gilbert produced positive … [Read more...] about Sabres finally deliver ‘textbook game,’ pull away with 3 goals in third period of 5-1 win

'“It just shows me I have to wake up every morning, and I want to be the best,” the Sabres’ top prospect told The Buffalo News. “Those games, they’re showing me I have to work hard, and I can’t stop.”' … [Read more...] about Jiri Kulich gains confidence during first audition with Sabres: ‘I want to be the best’