'“I think he’s a guy that once you see the power play and 5-on-5, 4-on-4, 3-on-3 situations, what he can do with the puck, he’s basically a fourth forward out there,” added Hall. “It’s going to be really fun to see him take another step and hopefully cement himself in that upper echelon of defensemen in this league.”' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin added strength in quest to earn bigger role with Sabres
Archives for January 2, 2021
Mike Harrington: Even in this bizarro world, it was great to see hockey again
'"Everyone is smiling. Everyone is having so much fun at the rink right now," said defenseman Rasmus Dahlin. "For me, I was super excited to get everything going (with Thursday's physicals and testing) And today we have our first practice, a lot of laughs. We had a lot of fun out there."' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Even in this bizarro world, it was great to see hockey again
Ralph Krueger says 'all's under control' after injured Jack Eichel misses practice
'"It's important that we integrate people, whether it's Jack when he's right, or Linus. We expected possible complications and we had one there but everybody is in a good space, and we're interacting with them. And we're communicating with them as we are with everybody. So no need for panic for sure."' … [Read more...] about Ralph Krueger says ‘all’s under control’ after injured Jack Eichel misses practice
Fake Josh Allen jerseys, knock-off Sabres apparel nabbed by customs officers
'The 17 jersey was among counterfeit items spotted by Customs officers at a mail-sorting hub in Rochester during the last few weeks. They also found a fake Tre'Davious White No. 27 jersey and Sabres' apparel.' … [Read more...] about Fake Josh Allen jerseys, knock-off Sabres apparel nabbed by customs officers
Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin ready to enjoy breakout season after long layoff
'“If I look at the strength and the physicality, you will visibly see that in the first skate on the first of January that Dahlin has really used the time properly,” Krueger said Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin ready to enjoy breakout season after long layoff
Sabres notes: Jack Eichel misses first practice
'“(Eichel) will be fine,” Krueger said. “We are being just cautious in the process, but we expect Jack here in the next couple of days. The same with Linus. He’s had a tremendous preparation. There was a stall in the immigration process, but he’s in Buffalo and we need to follow the proper processes.'"' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Jack Eichel misses first practice
Eichel out day-to-day with upper-body injury
'It was likely that Eichel was set to slot in on the top line at Friday's session with Taylor Hall on his left wing and Victor Olofsson on the right wing. Instead, it was Casey Mittelstadt who got in the first reps on the top line, while camp invitee Riley Sheahan also rotated in.' … [Read more...] about Eichel out day-to-day with upper-body injury
Sabres prospects find success at 2021 World Juniors
'Dylan Cozens and Jack Quinn have played their roles in helping Team Canada capture Group A of the tournament. The Canadians went a perfect 4-0 in the preliminary round, while out-scoring the opposition 33-4 in that span.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospects find success at 2021 World Juniors
Welcome back to hockey
'The make up of the practice groups on Friday were not what has been in the past with training camps, with an even amount of talent spilt up between the two sessions. Instead, the first group consisted mostly of the players who will either make the 23-man roster or be fighting to make the six-man taxi squad. The second group was made up of mostly players who could be utilized … [Read more...] about Welcome back to hockey
Eichel out day-to-day due to upper body injury; Ullmark quarantining due to immigration issue
'The Sabres announced captain Jack Eichel is out day-to-day with an upper body injury, and goalie Linus Ullmark is quarantining due to an immigration issue.' … [Read more...] about Eichel out day-to-day due to upper body injury; Ullmark quarantining due to immigration issue
Jack Eichel misses first day of Sabres training camp with an upper-body injury
'“All is under control. Jack’s day-to-day, he will be fine. We are being just cautious in the process but we expect Jack here in the next couple of days,” Sabres head coach Ralph Krueger said after practice on Friday.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel misses first day of Sabres training camp with an upper-body injury
Taylor Hall thinks Sabres are ‘poised to take a step’ after first practice of training camp
'“You know it’s a lot to take at times but I think the important thing is everyone is going through it together. The guys that were on the team last year have been off for a long time and guys like myself that played in the bubble, we’re on a new squad and we’re excited to be here.”' … [Read more...] about Taylor Hall thinks Sabres are ‘poised to take a step’ after first practice of training camp
Taylor Hall and Ralph Krueger building off their relationship that started in Edmonton
'“It was excellent to have Taylor back on the ice at the same time. We had a nice chat yesterday already and you know his skill, his ability, his pace you know you could feel it already and it gives our whole group a confidence when you see somebody like Taylor,” Krueger said after practice on Friday.' … [Read more...] about Taylor Hall and Ralph Krueger building off their relationship that started in Edmonton
Krueger on Eichel: "He will be fine"
'"All is under control. Jack is day to day. He will be fine. We are being just cautious in the process... we expect Jack here in the next couple of days."' … [Read more...] about Krueger on Eichel: “He will be fine”
Hamilton: Veteran additions poised to make impact with Sabres
'Taylor Hall and Eric Staal showed off their new royal blue uniforms and neither looked at all out of place. Hall couldn’t wait to get out there with his new teammates, “I think no matter if you’ve been in the league one year, five years or 10 years, it’s always exciting to get out there with new teammates and coaches.”' … [Read more...] about Hamilton: Veteran additions poised to make impact with Sabres