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Archives for November 14, 2019

As search for offense continues, injuries may force Sabres to shuffle deck

'Vladimir Sobotka is going to be out 4-6 weeks with a lower-body injury suffered on the hit from Nikita Kucherov he took in Friday's game against Tampa Bay. Marcus Johansson (upper body) is day to day and did not practice Wednesday while Curtis Lazar was called up from Rochester and is expected to make his Sabres debut.' … [Read more...] about As search for offense continues, injuries may force Sabres to shuffle deck

Buffalo News |

Sabres' Zach Bogosian practices for first time since April hip surgery

'"It’s been a good learning experience. I found out a lot about myself," he said. "It’s kind of tough to put into words how it feels to go through something like that unless you’ve been through it. To sit here and try to put it into words would probably give it a disservice to everything I’ve been through and the people around me who have helped me out so much."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zach Bogosian practices for first time since April hip surgery

Buffalo News |

Sabres notes: Curtis Lazar enjoys short trip to Buffalo

'“That (was) a big factor for myself throughout the summer and trying to decide where I wanted to go and stuff,” said Lazar, who signed a one-way contract worth $700,000 on July 1. “Rochester’s right down the road, and some days I did see myself back here in Buffalo just to check things out and hang out. So it is nice."' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Curtis Lazar enjoys short trip to Buffalo

Olean Times Herald |

Buffalo enters matchup with Carolina in need of a turnaround; Once-hot Sabres have lost four in a row

'“When we’re on the perimeter we have to do a better job making plays and when we’re on the inside we have to do a better job of being tougher,” said Sabres winger Casey Mittlestadt to the Buffalo News’ Mike Harrington. “We’ve gone to tough areas pretty well. That second game (during our trip to Sweden) we get another bounce, it’s a completely different game.”' … [Read more...] about Buffalo enters matchup with Carolina in need of a turnaround; Once-hot Sabres have lost four in a row

Batavia Daily News |

Sabres have to make sure the disaster of 2018 doesn’t become the debacle of 2019

'Nobody is suggesting this season will be a repeat of 2018-19, but things are getting concerning for this team. When the Sabres went into the tank last season, it was basically because their secondary scoring dried up and left almost all the offensive heavy lifting to Jack Eichel and Sam Reinhart. Things are eerily similar through this last stretch. But the one difference is … [Read more...] about Sabres have to make sure the disaster of 2018 doesn’t become the debacle of 2019

The Hockey News |

Sabres Bogosian returned to practice

'Ralph Krueger said even though he wasn’t on the ice, Bogosian was a part of every meeting. The defenseman at least wanted to do that, “I think it’s important to be part of the group whether you’re in the lineup or not, we’re all going through everything together and we’re a tight group in here, so anytime you can have at least something to do with the group, I thought it was … [Read more...] about Sabres Bogosian returned to practice

WGR-AM |

Krueger: 'We're happy to be back in the NHL rhythm'

'"There were definitely two sides to that trip. The one is the results that we're disappointed with, especially in Game 2, but the overall experience for our team was excellent. The players were outstanding ambassadors for the Sabres, No. 1, and for the National Hockey League. I thought the overall way that we managed it was strong. Yeah, we've taken some good lessons with us … [Read more...] about Krueger: ‘We’re happy to be back in the NHL rhythm’

WGR-AM |

Sabres' Zach Bogosian and Marco Scandella return to practice

'The biggest return was Bogosian who was skating at practice for the first time since April. Bogosian hasn't had the best luck when it comes to playing. He had initial hip surgery in the early part of 2018 that caused him to miss the rest of the season. He then had another hip surgery in April 2019 and has been re-habbing since. He's listed as week-to-week.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zach Bogosian and Marco Scandella return to practice

WKBW-TV |

Sabres focused on present, not past during difficult stretch

'"Oh yeah, for sure. There's no panic," forward Kyle Okposo said. "It doesn't make any sense to think or talk about last year. [Kruger] just does such a good job communicating it and getting us in the proper frame of mind and the mind frame that he wants us to be in. There's new challenges every season and this year is presenting some different challenges. We're looking to face … [Read more...] about Sabres focused on present, not past during difficult stretch

NHL.com |