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Archives for February 2022

How Casey Mittelstadt's return could impact Sabres' lineup now, in the future

'Drafted eighth overall by Buffalo in 2017, Mittelstadt can help the Sabres in several areas. He’s shown poise on the power play and possesses the blend of speed and skill that’s tailor-made for Granato’s puck-possession, attacking system. And Mittelstadt’s return gives the Sabres more options to build an effective lineup that can produce secondary scoring.' … [Read more...] about How Casey Mittelstadt’s return could impact Sabres’ lineup now, in the future

Buffalo News |

Sabres’ Henri Jokiharju thriving on top defense pair with Rasmus Dahlin

'“He has that inner drive that he just is not going to accept anything less than success in the NHL,” Granato said. “And … when he was on the taxi (squad), when he was in and out of the lineup, he was the guy that was trying to figure it out, like, what do I need to do? What do I need to learn? What do I need to execute better? How do I get to a permanent spot? How do I move up … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Henri Jokiharju thriving on top defense pair with Rasmus Dahlin

Olean Times Herald |

Goalie Michael Houser returning to Cincinnati Cyclones after NHL stint with Buffalo Sabres

'He has now seen the distinct difference that puts a player in the NHL. "A lot of it is the smarts of the player," Houser said. "Every player knows where their next play is going to be before the puck gets to their stick. When they get it they don't have to waste time looking up and scanning the ice. They know where everyone is before they get the puck. When they do get it, … [Read more...] about Goalie Michael Houser returning to Cincinnati Cyclones after NHL stint with Buffalo Sabres

Cincinnati Enquirer |

Kevyn Adams confident in young talent throughout organization

'“Sometimes it’s a physical maturity, sometimes it’s mental in how they’re thinking the game. But what I’ll say about Dylan is that he possessed qualities even at a young age that you weren’t worried that he was going to lose his confidence. It’s the speed, and even if he wasn’t scoring, to make a difference; for me, I was watching very closely if he looked like a player that … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams confident in young talent throughout organization

WGR-AM |

Observations: Sabres fall to Senators as Craig Anderson is beaten by old mates

'"I think it was an accumulation of not doing our job well enough in the first two periods, and they took the game over in the third because there was accumulation on the wrong side," said Granato. "We didn't get pucks to where we could pursue and we made the game much more difficult on ourselves."' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres fall to Senators as Craig Anderson is beaten by old mates

Buffalo News |

Mike Harrington: No surprise to see Jack Eichel rusty as Vegas is blanked in his debut

'But in what rates as no surprise after nearly 11 months off the ice, Eichel was rusty and not remotely his normal dangerous self in the offensive zone. He fumbled the puck a couple times, failed to corral passes he would normally receive with ease and misfired on a couple passes that are usually routine. He even took a pair of penalties.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: No surprise to see Jack Eichel rusty as Vegas is blanked in his debut

Buffalo News |

Sabres’ Casey Mittelstadt could return from upper-body injury this weekend

'“Push it to a max where, beyond his conditioning, you’re challenging any little slight thing that may still remain from rehab or injury,” he said. “There’s been nothing there but positive signs of being able to plow right through it. So I personally have reached a pretty good comfort level with him based on this morning and what he went through yesterday.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Casey Mittelstadt could return from upper-body injury this weekend

Olean Times Herald |