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'“I mean, I think it’s nice to be rewarded, but I think our line since we’ve been together the last month or two, we’ve been playing well, doing our job,” Gionta said. “We’re matched up a lot of times against their top line I think, and have been doing a great job of countering what they’ve been attacking us with.”' … [Read more...] about Gionta starting to put up offensive numbers

'“I think not that I’m a slow developer or a late developer or anything like that,” Foligno said. “It takes time. This year has definitely been the best I’ve felt. It’s good it’s starting to change.” … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Marcus Foligno enjoying career-best stretch

'The Sabres, of course, have two healthy netminders in starter Robin Lehner and backup Chad Johnson. But with 12 games left, Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said there’s a “possibility” Kasdorf could play in the NHL this season.' … [Read more...] about Goalie Jason Kasdorf could play for Sabres this season

Canadiens-Sabres Preview (Montreal Gazette) Canadiens-Sabres Preview (AP) Sabres could get Ryan O'Reilly back vs. Canadiens (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Montreal Coverage

'Multiple sources have confirmed to me that the Sabres have relieved Director of Player Performance Oliver Finlay of his duties. Finlay oversaw strength and conditioning as well as player rehab.' … [Read more...] about Sabres head in a different direction in player performance

'He's very unselfish, very caring, great work ethic, character and compassion for other people, real strong religious beliefs and strong faith that he and his wife share … just a really, really quality person.' … [Read more...] about RPI Coach Seth Appert: Kasdorf ‘will not be out-worked’

'"I'm incredibly excited," he said. "I'm just thrilled about the opportunity I have to be here, to be a part of the organization. It's a dream come true. It's what I worked for my whole life and now to be here with the big club, it means a lot. It's really special."' … [Read more...] about Kasdorf ‘thrilled’ to join Sabres for remainder of the season

'"There's a little more of a long-term sight in mind as well," Bylsma said. "Evander adds speed next to Ryan and Jack has speed. And Sam next to Jack is an intelligent player he's blending with right now pretty well. It's kind of the look. Zemgus was on that line with Jack before Ryan's injury. Kind of a similar player a little bit how he can add to that line with that speed."' … [Read more...] about O’Reilly expected back, to get Kane as winger

'Because of Kasdorf's age, his entry-level deal is for just the rest of this season and he would then become a restricted free agent. According to CapFriendly.com, the deal is for a $667,500 cap hit in the NHL and $70,000 in the AHL, plus games-played bonuses. There is no word from the Sabres on Kasdorf's destination, although the assumption is he will be heading to Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Goalie Kasdorf signs entry-level deal with Sabres

'“A little more of a long-term sight as well,” Bylsma said. “But I think Evander adds speed next to Ryan. Jack has speed, and Sam next to Jack has got an intelligent player and a player he’s blending with right now pretty well.”' … [Read more...] about Ryan O’Reilly’s return means Sabres will switch up lines

'After putting up zero points to McDavid’s two goals, in the six games since putting up the goose egg against Edmonton and McDavid, the 19-year-old has seven points.' … [Read more...] about McDavid woke up a sleeping Eichel

'“I’m thrilled for Jason,” Rensselaer coach Seth Appert said, “that he’s achieved one of is lifelong dreams through his time at RPI. We’re really proud of him. He’s been an outstanding representative of our program and what it means to be an RPI Engineer ... the work ethic and commitment that it takes.”' … [Read more...] about RPI goalie Kasdorf signs with Buffalo Sabres

'In his final season for RPI, Kasdorf had a 12-12-5 record, a .931 save percentage and a .230 goals-against average. He finished fourth in his conference in save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign G Kasdorf

'"You should not fit four arms in that arm [pad]. It should fit aroud your arm. You shouldn't have shoulder pads sticking up to your ears. It should be rounded to your shoulders. It's just what it should be. It has to be a clearer system on how to do things because equipment managers and goalies around the league are really good at manipulating the changes."' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Robin Lehner on smaller goalie pads: ‘It has to happen’

'Kasdorf recently completed his senior season at R.P.I., where he posted a 12-12-5 record with a .931 save percentage and a 2.30 goals-against average. The Winnipeg, Manitoba native ranked fourth in the ECAC in save percentage for the season and earned the conference’s Goaltender of the Week award on Jan. 19, 2016.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ink young goalie