'"This is the next step for him, is to see NHL shots," Krueger said. "There's only so much our rehab team can do as far as getting a goalie ready so it's important to get him in practices, have him see some shots today, see some shots tomorrow. There's no timeline here. It's the beginning of the next phase."' … [Read more...] about Olofsson, Ullmark practice in Winnipeg
Archives for March 2020
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
West Seneca native Sean Malone slowly regaining Sabres' prospect status (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
March won't mean anything in the standings but it could mean everything for Jason Botterill
'"You look at past years and it seems like there's a turning point where you can go left or right and in the last few years I feel like we've taken the wrong turn too much," Eichel said. "For one, I think what 'Botts' did sends a message we're not doing that this year and we're going to stay competitive. No matter what happens, we're going to bring our best effort."' … [Read more...] about March won’t mean anything in the standings but it could mean everything for Jason Botterill
Sabres try and regoup before final game of road trip
'Head coach Ralph Krueger tries to always keep a positive spin while sharing his honest opinion on the team’s effort. After the Sabres loss on Saturday he shared that, “it’s definitely just a lack of staying in the game that we need to play, you know, and it’s obviously we know here we’re in the third of four [games] where we had two really disappointing losses where we needed … [Read more...] about Sabres try and regoup before final game of road trip
Sabres' road trip reaches new low as Victor Olofsson is injured during collapse in Arizona
'A pall hung over the dressing room after this one, more than any time this season. Several players sat stunned at their lockers and captain Jack Eichel conducted a brief interview with the media still in full equipment except for his helmet.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ road trip reaches new low as Victor Olofsson is injured during collapse in Arizona
Jeff Skinner hopes the good things that happened on the ice in Vegas don't stay there
'"I felt good and our line played well," Skinner said after the game. "I thought Lazar was really sharp down the middle. I thought 'Simmer' was great on the forecheck disrupting plays. Unfortuantely we couldn't find one early in the game. It would have been nice to get one and change the momentum. Hopefully we can build off that because we got some good chances."' … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner hopes the good things that happened on the ice in Vegas don’t stay there
In his own 206-point season, Dominik Kahun saw greatness for Leon Draisaitl
'Kahun remains close with Draisaitl and said they routinely meet up for dinner before their teams play. The Sabres and Oilers have already finished their season series, so that won't happen again this season.' … [Read more...] about In his own 206-point season, Dominik Kahun saw greatness for Leon Draisaitl
How bringing back royal blue led to Sabres' 50th anniversary jersey
'During the summer of 2018, the committee at PSE – Raccuia; Frank Cravotta, executive vice president of creative services; and John Durbin, senior vice president of marketing – began planning how they could separate the alternate anniversary jersey with the new primary uniforms. "It had to be done in conjunction to make it consistent and concise," Cravotta said. "It was a plan … [Read more...] about How bringing back royal blue led to Sabres’ 50th anniversary jersey
Sabres rookie Victor Olofsson leaves loss to Coyotes with undisclosed injury
'Olofsson’s injury certainly look serious. With about 16:30 remaining in the second period, his lower body became tangled with Coyotes forward Brad Richardson in front of the Arizona bench. Olofsson tried hopping on one leg to get off the ice before going down and being helped up to the bench.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Victor Olofsson leaves loss to Coyotes with undisclosed injury
Sunday's Arizona Coverage
Clayton Keller, Arizona Coyotes rally for pivotal victory over Buffalo Sabres (Arizona Republic) Clayton Keller helps Coyotes come back to beat Sabres in crucial victory (KMVP-FM) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Final Look: Coyotes' Resolve Compels Come-From-Behind Win (ArizonaCoyotes.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Arizona Coverage
Keller scores twice in Coyotes’ 5-2 win over Sabres
'“It unraveled,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. “There was some fatigue in the minds or something because we lost our game for five or six minutes there and couldn’t get it back.”' … [Read more...] about Keller scores twice in Coyotes’ 5-2 win over Sabres
Sabres fall to Coyotes 5-2
'Unfortunately for the Sabres, it all unraveled for them in the 2nd period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Coyotes 5-2
Reality setting in for Sabres after loss to Arizona
'At this time of year most players are battling some type of injury, but it is evident that Eichel is trying to fight through what is more than just bumps and bruises. He has taken face-offs the last two games, but he continues to labor as he tries to lead the team by example. He was despondent in the locker room postgame, one of a handful of players that were still in their … [Read more...] about Reality setting in for Sabres after loss to Arizona
Sabres drop third straight with 5-2 loss to Arizona Coyotes
'But the blue and gold collapsed in the second period. Two goals in less than a minute tied the game and the Sabres didn't find the back of the net for the rest of the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres drop third straight with 5-2 loss to Arizona Coyotes
Keller has two goals, assist for Coyotes in win against Sabres
'Sabres forward Victor Olofsson left with lower-body injury 3:30 into the second period.' … [Read more...] about Keller has two goals, assist for Coyotes in win against Sabres