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Archives for July 2022

Ruotsalainen heading to Switzerland to play next year

'Ruotsalainen did not play well in Buffalo last season, scoring just two goals and two assists for four points in 18 games. That earned him a demotion to Rochester, and it didn’t get any better right away. As it turned out, Ruotsalainen didn’t score in his first seven games, but after that - including the playoffs - he scored 26 goals and 35 assists for 61 points in 60 games.' … [Read more...] about Ruotsalainen heading to Switzerland to play next year

WGR-AM |

Michael Peca really enjoys working with Sabres' young players

'Peca has stayed close to Quinn and Peterka and he's loved it, “Jack had that experience in Rochester the year before, so he was a little bit more understanding to some of the stuff being taught and was expected, but JJ took awhile. JJ I think only had three goals through his first 20 to 25 games (four goals in 23 games. He then scored 24 goals in 47 games) then, he started to … [Read more...] about Michael Peca really enjoys working with Sabres’ young players

WGR-AM |

Sabres continue youth movement led by Power, add Comrie in goal

'What they still need: A veteran presence at defenseman where the oldest projected starter is Lyubushkin. Buffalo has three players at least 30 years old: Anderson, 41, and forwards Jeff Skinner, 30, and Kyle Okposo, 33. General manager Kevyn Adams said he's taking a big-picture approach of developing young players and that's the path the Sabres are following.' … [Read more...] about Sabres continue youth movement led by Power, add Comrie in goal

NHL.com |

Mats Lindgren takes the first steps to make his name his own for the Sabres organization

'Although undersized for a defenseman at 5-foot-11, Mats Jr. is a smooth and agile skater, as he showed throughout development camp. He still wants to gain more power and has taken advantage of the weightlifting training that development camp offered him. He’s only 173 pounds and has wanted to gain more weight, adding that the nutrition class was one of the best parts of … [Read more...] about Mats Lindgren takes the first steps to make his name his own for the Sabres organization

Buffalo News |

Ilya Lyubushkin gives Sabres’ young defense corps gritty veteran

'“He’s, obviously, different in the standpoint he’s more hard-nosed,” Sabres coach Don Granato said Saturday. “We can use him in penalty-kill situations. He’s probably more physical than the rest of the group, and I think he’ll push guys in that group to be more physical. And I think our young guys will actually learn to pick up some of his traits."' … [Read more...] about Ilya Lyubushkin gives Sabres’ young defense corps gritty veteran

Olean Times Herald |

Eric Comrie knew right away that Buffalo was where he wanted to be

'Many were surprised at the way the Jets handled Comrie’s situation. They claimed they wanted him back, but they didn’t play him those final 90 minutes to make it happen. Comrie doesn’t blame them, “In the situation we were in, it was different because we were a team really fighting to make a playoff spot. I mean yes, it looked like a tough situation for us to make the playoffs … [Read more...] about Eric Comrie knew right away that Buffalo was where he wanted to be

WGR-AM |

Mike Harrington: To Eric Comrie, the Sabres' net is the opportunity he's waited to get his whole career

'"I feel like I can maybe earn some more starts and maybe work myself into a little bit more playing time. And that was a big decision why I chose the Sabres," Comrie said Monday on his introductory video call with Buffalo reporters. "I loved my time in Winnipeg, I loved every single second being there. It was a great spot for me, but they have an NHL goalie there (Connor … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: To Eric Comrie, the Sabres’ net is the opportunity he’s waited to get his whole career

Buffalo News |