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Archives for October 2019

Sabres' Eichel wants to enjoy the season

'Eichel wants to be a good leader and wants to be known as one of the best players in the game. He said he can’t be hard on himself, “At times I put too much pressure on myself and I forget about enjoying it, I mean it’s hockey, This is the only thing I’ve ever done in my whole life so I’m prepared for the season, excited for it, but make sure I don’t get down, I mean there’s … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel wants to enjoy the season

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Krueger: We're sure not going to lack in effort

'"From the outside, people will want to rank our players. But for me, everyone is important. The 13-minute guy that spends five of those minutes killing penalties is every bit as important as the 22-minute guy who plays eight of those minutes on the power play. It's just about getting everybody to buy into their roles, accept their roles, and execute them as best they can. … [Read more...] about Krueger: We’re sure not going to lack in effort

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Sam Reinhart at center is a layup for Krueger

'Once upon a time, I was skeptical that Reinhart could ever be anything more than a winger that fed off a great centerman like Jack Eichel. Last season, Reinhart took a big step. He created plays himself more often, scored goals from outside the net-front more frequently, and had for the first time was as productive away from Eichel as he was with him. That's the step Reinhart … [Read more...] about Sam Reinhart at center is a layup for Krueger

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Victor Olofsson aims for improvement after making Sabres' roster, earning first-line role

'"He’s very responsible without the puck, but he’s also responsible with it," said Krueger, who labeled Olofsson as "permanently dangerous" during the preseason. "He shows a maturity there that allows him to play on the top line and we all see his shooting ability. We all know the scoring threat, but as coaches, we’re excited about what he does away from the puck and how hard … [Read more...] about Victor Olofsson aims for improvement after making Sabres’ roster, earning first-line role

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'Thank you, Sabres!' From start, Buffalo fans have given their hearts to hockey

'The franchise began with a bold, calculated strategy by two brothers, rose to prominence in an era when the Canadiens were seemingly unstoppable, navigated the challenges of players defecting through free agency or to the now-defunct World Hockey Association, provided solace to a city suffering economically and survived bankruptcy to reach its hallmark 50th season in 2019-20.' … [Read more...] about ‘Thank you, Sabres!’ From start, Buffalo fans have given their hearts to hockey

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Sabres' Fog Game had it all: Unforgettable atmosphere, iconic goals, odd interruptions

'It was spring hockey but summer-like weather. The high temperature that day was 82 degrees, with temps still in the 70s at night and a humidity figure of more than 60 percent. Those numbers rated as the most significant numbers of the day — because the Aud had no air conditioning.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Fog Game had it all: Unforgettable atmosphere, iconic goals, odd interruptions

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