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Archives for November 2024

Lindy Ruff's 'kick in the butt' has Mattias Samuelsson focused on improving for Sabres

'"Obviously just frustrated," Samuelsson told reporters after practice Wednesday. "You want to play. You want to be in the lineup. You want to help the team win. I mean, he’s the head coach. He has to make those decisions and, obviously, I haven’t been good enough if I’m in the conversation of being sat. Just have to be better on my part."' … [Read more...] about Lindy Ruff’s ‘kick in the butt’ has Mattias Samuelsson focused on improving for Sabres

Buffalo News |

Mike Harrington: Lindy Ruff makes big moves to enforce Sabres' standards. How do they keep it up?

'“We’ve discussed what is necessary to win hockey games,” Ruff said after his team rolled to a full-marks, 5-1 win over the Ottawa Senators. “I’ve probably been more patient than I’ve ever been, just trying to figure these guys out. But there’s a standard you have to play to and the standard hasn’t been good enough.”' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Lindy Ruff makes big moves to enforce Sabres’ standards. How do they keep it up?

Buffalo News |

Samuelsson knows his play needs to be brought up to the standard

'“If you asked me before I got scratched, I would’ve told you I need to be better anyways, it’s not like it was a secret before the game, so you can say it’s a little added motivation, but it’s just get back to work, I plan on playing in the NHL for a long time, so you’re going to have your ups and downs, so I’m not too worried about it.”' … [Read more...] about Samuelsson knows his play needs to be brought up to the standard

WGR-AM |

Sabres finally deliver 'textbook game,' pull away with 3 goals in third period of 5-1 win

'Ruff challenged his players before practice Monday to raise their personal standard and refuse to settle for mediocrity. They weren’t playing quick enough, and he grew tired of watching them repeat mistakes that his coaching staff worked to correct. His decision to scratch Mattias Samuelsson and Henri Jokiharju to play Connor Clifton and Dennis Gilbert produced positive … [Read more...] about Sabres finally deliver ‘textbook game,’ pull away with 3 goals in third period of 5-1 win

Buffalo News |

Sabres notes: Jacob Bryson made most of time as scratch; Connor Clifton must ‘elevate his play’

'“It’s fun and it’s awesome to be back in there,” he said. “But, yeah, it’s kind of second nature, especially in my position, I’ve done that in the past. So I feel like I’ve adapted to that and I’m able to do that now, and so it’s a big part of my game.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Jacob Bryson made most of time as scratch; Connor Clifton must ‘elevate his play’

Olean Times Herald |