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Ralph Krueger admits he's coaching a fragile team as Sabres' funk continues

'"One of my biggest takes out of that game yesterday was the fragile psychological state of the team right now," Krueger admitted after practice here Friday in Prudential Center. "And managing that properly so that there is an edge, but that the edge doesn't go over to being too tight – which is exactly what is our biggest enemy at the moment. Everybody's trying to play within … [Read more...] about Ralph Krueger admits he’s coaching a fragile team as Sabres’ funk continues

Buffalo News |

Sabres' Rasmus Ristolainen endured intense chest pain during bout with Covid-19

'Ristolainen, who co-hosts a fitness podcast and documents his intense offseason workout regimens on social media, was playing some of the best hockey of his career. The former first-round draft pick paired with Jake McCabe to form one of the top defense pairs in the NHL. Ristolainen’s performance amid his eighth season in Buffalo was one of the bright spots in a disappointing … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Ristolainen endured intense chest pain during bout with Covid-19

Buffalo News |

Sabres’ Rasmus Ristolainen reveals difficult battle with COVID-19

'Ristolainen, who was removed from the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol-related absences list Tuesday, underwent further examination before the symptoms dissipated, according to the paper. The 6-foot-4, 221-pound Finn hasn’t rejoined the Sabres. He skated on his own for the first time Thursday, according to the paper.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Ristolainen reveals difficult battle with COVID-19

Olean Times Herald |

NHL rumors: Ex-Devils MVP Taylor Hall, Sabres share interest in contract extension

'“Right now there is mutual interest between Taylor Hall, his camp and the Buffalo Sabres to discuss an extension when the time is right,” LeBrun said on TSN. “So that could be a big name off the market, if you will, given that he’s UFA on July 28. That really has been the intention from the Buffalo Sabres since the get go, and that has not changed, despite the team’s slow … [Read more...] about NHL rumors: Ex-Devils MVP Taylor Hall, Sabres share interest in contract extension

Newark Star Ledger |

The coronavirus scrapped the condition of Rasmus Ristolainen - the NHL star has been in deep water: "Didn't know if he would wake up here in the morning"

'Sometimes there were quite disturbed states of being. When there was chest pain, it felt like my heart was cracking as I walked up the stairs. A couple of nights there were such conditions when I went to bed that I didn’t know if I would wake up here anymore in the morning. That's when he thought that hopefully this wasn't here now, Ristolainen describes.' … [Read more...] about The coronavirus scrapped the condition of Rasmus Ristolainen – the NHL star has been in deep water: “Didn’t know if he would wake up here in the morning”

Helsinki Ilta Sanomat |

Sabres' Krueger admits concern for symptomatic players returning from COVID-19 protocol

'"There is definitely a physical component here, but in no way shape or form can it be an excuse. ... The Devils have come out and won two games, good for them, but we don't know what they've experienced behind the doors, and what I know is we've experienced something that definitely took our machine off track, seriously off track, in a way that's never happened in the National … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Krueger admits concern for symptomatic players returning from COVID-19 protocol

WGRZ-TV |