'While teammates are driven to finally reach the postseason, Byram doesn’t know what life as an NHLer is like without a grueling series against a top team in the NHL. He was in Colorado’s lineup for 27 playoff games over the past two years, including the 20-game marathon that ended with him winning the sport’s ultimate prize.' … [Read more...] about After ‘tough’ transition, Bowen Byram aiming to return to Sabres a better defenseman
Archives for April 19, 2024
Mike Harrington: The NHL's harsh reality hits hard for Sabres' young players
'Come next season, Rasmus Dahlin will be playing for his fourth NHL head coach (Phil Housley, Ralph Krueger, Granato and the new hire). Dylan Cozens also dates to the Krueger days and both Dahlin and Cozens were first-round picks of former GM Jason Botterill.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: The NHL’s harsh reality hits hard for Sabres’ young players
After battling injuries, Sabres’ Mattias Samuelsson mentally stronger
'“It was some hard days there, for sure,” Samuelsson said Thursday as the Sabres held end-of-season meetings in KeyBank Center following their disappointing 84-point finish. In that difficult time, he learned a lot about himself – “How hard I can be on myself sometimes,” he said – and others.' … [Read more...] about After battling injuries, Sabres’ Mattias Samuelsson mentally stronger
Tuch thinks two veteran coaches out there would be great to play for
'“I think I’ve watched Lindy coach as many games as I’ve played, so he was my favorite coach growing up and that was the team that I watched and sat on the couch and watched with my dad and to see what he was able to do with those teams was really cool."' … [Read more...] about Tuch thinks two veteran coaches out there would be great to play for
"Maybe just a little kick in the butt," players voice need for accountability in Buffalo Sabres locker room
'"I think a lot of guys could benefit from that and I think we're ready for that because we want to be pushed to the next level," says Sabres forward Dylan Cozens. "If we're not performing and we deserve to be benched, we should be."' … [Read more...] about “Maybe just a little kick in the butt,” players voice need for accountability in Buffalo Sabres locker room
Sabres players emphasize accountability in locker room cleanouts
'After all, it has been 13 years out of the playoffs and 13 years of the same mid-April locker room cleanouts in the KeyBank Center. The players who spoke over the two-day period expressed how thankful they are for Don Granato and how he has impacted their level of play. However, most players also acknowledged the need for more accountability and consistency going forward in … [Read more...] about Sabres players emphasize accountability in locker room cleanouts
Top quotes from Day 2 of Sabres locker cleanout
'The 25-year-old is scheduled to become a restricted free agent and said he is open to signing a long-term contract in Buffalo. “I like it here,” he said. “I think we have a really, really good group of guys here who … signed for a longer contract. In the end, I don’t know what’s going to happen, but I for sure would not be against it.”' … [Read more...] about Top quotes from Day 2 of Sabres locker cleanout