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Kyle Okposo wants to provide more offense, shutdown opponents for Sabres

'Though the people in charge have changed, the one common thread is no matter who is running the Sabres in the board room or on the bench, Okposo’s opinion is valued. He was among the first players new General Manager Kevyn Adams and coach Ralph Krueger spoke to upon each being hired to their respective job.' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo wants to provide more offense, shutdown opponents for Sabres

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Sabres' taxi-squad plan taking shape in final days of training camp

'However, the Rochester Americans’ season will not begin until Feb. 5, and their schedule will also be shortened in response to the financial impact of the pandemic. As a result, the Sabres’ roster juggling will occur regularly throughout the season, as players are shuttled between Buffalo and Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ taxi-squad plan taking shape in final days of training camp

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Takeaways from the second Blue & Gold Scrimmage

'"What we're grabbing onto is the good things they did when they were fresh and they were able to cycle, but also all three - and Tage included - having the skillset to keep plays alive and to keep shifts alive," Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. "The goal and the chance shortly thereafter where he had also in the slot show how lethal he is when he gets opportunity - one of the … [Read more...] about Takeaways from the second Blue & Gold Scrimmage

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Coming this season: Victor Olofsson

'"I feel like I just gained a lot of confidence over the year that I had," Olofsson said in May. "I feel like I can hopefully transfer that right into next year and build on it. I think I have a lot more work to do before I consider myself a really good NHL player. I'm just looking forward to the challenge and I'm really excited for next year."' … [Read more...] about Coming this season: Victor Olofsson

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Sabres notebook: Newcomer Matt Irwin learned about the grind of Cup runs

'"The experience in Nashville is hard to put into words. It's something that I look back on fondly although it wasn't the result we wanted (the Predators lost in six games to Pittsburgh). It's just remarkable to see a city come and rally around a sports team, and you don't really know what that feels like until you're experiencing it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Newcomer Matt Irwin learned about the grind of Cup runs

Buffalo News |

Sabres’ Ralph Krueger not surprised COVID-19 stymieing NHL teams

'“It wasn’t a matter of if, it was when,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said of COVID-19 stymieing teams. “It was a question of who and there’s no guarantees with this virus but we’re going to continue to stay on the very distinctive path that we’re on right now. This helps to confirm it for the players. You can just never let the guard down against the COVID or it will smack … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ralph Krueger not surprised COVID-19 stymieing NHL teams

Olean Times Herald |

Dylan Cozens, Jack Quinn join Sabres for their first practice of camp

'“It’s definitely really exciting to be back,” said Cozens on a video call with reporters. “It’s been a long time since I’ve been here. I’m so excited just to be back here, back on the ice in Buffalo. I feel good where I’m at right now, just coming off (world juniors) in game shape, so I just want to go out there and do my best and prove that I can play at this level.”' … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens, Jack Quinn join Sabres for their first practice of camp

Buffalo News |

Sabres sign Riley Sheahan to one-year, $700,000 contract

'“(He’s) strong on faceoffs, (an) excellent penalty killer, does things right,” Krueger said on a Zoom call Friday. “He’s a pro off the ice, on the ice. … He plays the game the right way, he stays above the puck defensively, he’s somebody we could inject anywhere for stability and to top it off he’s an excellent character."' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Riley Sheahan to one-year, $700,000 contract

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