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Kucherov has hat trick for Lightning in win against Sabres

'"Obviously, we needed a better effort," Granato said. "It was individual, but it was collective. And you could tell they were ready for us. They were ultra-sharp tonight and they executed. Obviously, they got a full lineup back with Kucherov coming back and they're healthy right now and they're feeling it. You could see that tonight. We didn't execute, obviously, the way we … [Read more...] about Kucherov has hat trick for Lightning in win against Sabres

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Quinn makes impressive debut during loss to Lightning

'Quinn, the Sabres' first-round pick (eighth overall) in the 2020 NHL Draft, skated on a line with Hinostroza and Dylan Cozens and posted team highs in shots (3) and shot attempts (6). He twice was robbed of his first NHL goal, first when Victor Hedman blocked his shot at an open net during the first period and later when Cal Foote used his foot to stop a shot in the crease … [Read more...] about Quinn makes impressive debut during loss to Lightning

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It's time: Jack Quinn aims to add thunder to Sabres' lineup in debut vs. Lightning

'"It's great. I get to see the best team in the first game and go from there," a beaming Quinn said after he was put on the Sabres' taxi squad and practiced Monday. "It's pretty cool. Their best players are so fun to watch. I love watching guys like (Nikita) Kucherov, (Steven) Stamkos, (Brayden) Point. So just be able to play against them will be cool."' … [Read more...] about It’s time: Jack Quinn aims to add thunder to Sabres’ lineup in debut vs. Lightning

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Maturity accelerated Sabres prospect Jack Quinn’s development

'“Jack has qualities that 30-year-old guys don’t have,” Granato said. “He knows, he has a sense of what’s going on that you wish some of your older players had. He just has that feel and that’s why he’s been able to accelerate his progress and development. You come into pro hockey and you’ve never experienced it, but he can internalize that faster and more rapidly to apply and … [Read more...] about Maturity accelerated Sabres prospect Jack Quinn’s development

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Quinn, No. 8 pick in 2020 Draft, to make NHL debut for Sabres

'"I'm excited for him because he's done so well in the American Hockey League that there's a lot of things in the American Hockey League that are just easy for him now after gaining experience a year ago and building on it," Sabres coach Don Granato said. "And I think he's ready for this next new challenge, the timing's right for him. Again, he's producing at a rate he … [Read more...] about Quinn, No. 8 pick in 2020 Draft, to make NHL debut for Sabres

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Quinn to make NHL debut Tuesday vs. Lightning

'General manager Kevyn Adams cited Quinn's "growth mindset" as one of the main reasons the Sabres selected him as the eighth-overall pick in the 2020 NHL Draft. Quinn was a late bloomer, having been cut by AAA teams as he spent high school playing multiple sports. That he blossomed into a 52-goal scorer in the OHL after dedicating himself solely to hockey revealed a work ethic … [Read more...] about Quinn to make NHL debut Tuesday vs. Lightning

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Anders Bjork rejoins Sabres from protocol, aims to make more of an impact

'“I think that’s a big part of it, and I think that’s something I’m really trying to work on – having that consistency game in and game out that I can build that trust in the coaches, and they know what they’re going to get from me every night,” Bjork said. “Part of that is my offensive ability and attacking the net more, but other parts of that are just playing with more grit … [Read more...] about Anders Bjork rejoins Sabres from protocol, aims to make more of an impact

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