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'Picking Victor Olofsson would be a cop-out because there's no question the 24-year-old winger is ready to make the team. Fans might groan at my answer to the question, though: Tage Thompson. The 21-year-old gained 13 pounds, and the improved lower-body strength should help him become a more well-rounded player.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Mailbag: Which player on roster bubble is most likely to make the team?

'The Buffalo Sabres showed no signs of the up-tempo attack that the other half of his roster used to mount a three-goal lead against Pittsburgh one night earlier. The second preseason game was filled with poor forechecking, disorganized play in the defensive zone and included few quality scoring chances.' … [Read more...] about Linus Ullmark among few bright spots in Sabres’ preseason loss

'"It's good to know and good to let our fans know, tell the people who follow the game of hockey there's not going to be a work stoppage next year," Sabres captain Jack Eichel said Tuesday in KeyBank Center. "It's good for the game, good for revenue. We had a couple good talks with the PA and the executive board. A lot of guys had opinions and it's important they're all brought … [Read more...] about Sabres relieved there will be no lockout next year, hope spirit of negotiation continues

'“Obviously it’s very fast and guys are so strong and just getting used to the quickness of it," he said afterward. "The little time and space that you have, I think you have to adjust and I’m going to adjust quickly to it. But it was a lot of fun and we got the win, so that was exciting.”' … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens gets his welcome to the NHL, Sabres win in Ralph Krueger’s debut

'"It's great to be back with 'Botts' again and when they called me this summer, I was very excited," Dea said. "My goal was to get a one-way deal because I felt I had shown I was able to play in the NHL as well, so that was a major objective for the summer. When Buffalo called me and offered me two years, I was really excited and I couldn't pass on that deal."' … [Read more...] about With two-year deal, Jean-Sebastien Dea gives Sabres a new option at forward

'"We want to see the games settle the competition that we have but we have time," Krueger said after Sunday's two practices in the arena. "We're going to use these four games well to assess the group. We only have really one full practice day (this week) but I think we've done enough practicing and guys are ready to play."' … [Read more...] about As preseason opens, Sabres will get lots of game action to test skills

'Thompson, 21, was not eating unhealthy prior to this offseason, but he had trouble adding weight to his 6-foot-6 frame. So, he elicited the help of his trainer, Pete Pulaski, who joined Thompson for weekly trips to the grocery store. After purchasing a haul that often included grass-fed beef, chicken, fish and rice, Thompson would return to his home to cook and package a … [Read more...] about 5,000-calorie diet helps Tage Thompson add weight, strength in attempt to make Sabres

'"We have 700 players in the league and it's important for all of us to be on the same page and inform each other of our options," McCabe said. "That's how it's been the last week or so, getting everyone informed before we do make a decision."' … [Read more...] about As season looms, Sabres player rep Jake McCabe keeps close watch on opt-out decision

'"My goal was to be signed and have an NHL contract at the end of last year. I thought I had a pretty good year to do that, but at the end of the day it’s their decision," Olson told The Buffalo News following Saturday's practice. "I can only focus on what I can control."' … [Read more...] about Kyle Olson trying to stick with Sabres after Ducks chose to not sign him

'Golisano, who carries with him a ruler with a small magnifying glass in the middle, studied the figures, line by line, staying silent for about 15 minutes until he looked up and said, “This business is a disaster. All it does is lose money.”' … [Read more...] about ‘Tom saved hockey in Buffalo’: How the Golisano years rescued the Sabres

'Krueger's messages during each session, and the manner in which he delivered them, impressed returning players and newcomers. However, his quest to build trust off the ice began with an impassioned speech during a team meeting nearly 24 hours earlier.' … [Read more...] about Ralph Krueger captivates Sabres with message, approach at start of training camp

'"It's a lot of work to get there, a lot of work that requires guys to be on the same page," Miller said. "That's what it takes. It's a fine line between winning and losing in this league -- and sometimes you can do all the right things and still fall short as you saw. The amount of work and committment that it takes from 20 guys is something you learn."' … [Read more...] about What happened in Vegas is staying with Colin Miller as he joins Sabres’ defense corps

'Bogosian's absence was not unexpected since the 28-year-old underwent hip surgery in late April and was expected to need five to six months for recovery. However, coach Ralph Krueger told reporters following the first day of practices Friday that Bogosian's workouts have been limited to off the ice and the Sabres have yet to determine a timeline for the veteran's return.' … [Read more...] about Zach Bogosian to miss Sabres training camp while recovering from hip surgery

'Johansson's impressive performance this past postseason – including 11 points in 22 games – were not the only driving factor in the Sabres' decision to sign him. Their hope is he can impart wisdom upon a group of young players who have yet to compete in meaningful games at the NHL level in April and beyond.' … [Read more...] about Marcus Johansson part of Sabres’ solution for lack of playoff experience

'After a summer of workouts back home in Finland – and one infamous television interview where Uncle Google Translate made it pretty clear he wanted out of here – the big guy was at the microphone bright and early Thursday morning on Media Day in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres camp is open and Rasmus Ristolainen is still here, but for how long?