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'"We found a way to just go out and enjoy it and play some really good hockey," Olofsson said. "When we're at our best is when we don't think too much, we just go out and play and have fun. You've got to do that for a full season. "Like the team, my biggest problem has been staying on a high level for 82 games."' … [Read more...] about Olofsson confident Sabres can carry over late success last season

'The anticipation is building for Buffalo, which hasn't qualified for the playoffs since 2011, about what those players can add to a youthful nucleus that already includes forwards Dylan Cozens, 21, and Peyton Krebs, 21, and defensemen Rasmus Dahlin, 22, and Mattias Samuelsson, 22. "It's really exciting," Power said. "I think everyone in the organization knows we've got a real … [Read more...] about Quinn, Power part of young core creating ‘real bright future’ for Sabres

'"I think my goal is to take the experience for what it is," he said. "I came in really excited and I'm just going to continue with that excitement. I'll put my best foot forward and try to stay as long as I can this year."' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Savoie healthy, aims to impress at training camp

'Buffalo is continuing to preach patience heading into the season. It's a team that will likely mark its progress in the development of its young players (and it's a team full of them) as opposed to strictly in wins and losses. There is a lot to like about Buffalo's future and the players that have been added. But for now, the Sabres and coach Don Granato are in the business of … [Read more...] about Sabres season preview: Prospects counted on during youth movement

'"Can't wait to put those on," Tuch said in a Twitter video posted by the Sabres. Tuch, who grew up a Sabres fan, said all the posters in his room as a kid were of the black and red era jerseys.' … [Read more...] about Sabres will wear black and red jerseys during 2022-23 NHL season

'"It's an additional challenge that you're going to face at the pro level, for sure," the 20-year-old said. "You play so many seasons that coming off a good season, how are you going to do it again? That's the question. A lot of people have a hard time with that. It's easy to get caught up in thinking you're the best and you came off a really good season and trying to manage … [Read more...] about Levi, Sabres goalie prospect, facing bigger expectations at Northeastern

'"We're not going to be in a spot where we're going to rush anyone," Adams said. "We're going to let these guys develop."' … [Read more...] about Inside look at Buffalo Sabres

'The jury remains out on the 23-year-old forward, the No. 8 pick in the 2017 NHL Draft. Mittelstadt has 80 points (33 goals, 47 assists) in 195 NHL games and has never scored more than 12 goals in one season. He had 19 points (six goals, 13 assists) last season despite being limited to 40 games because of an upper-body injury.' … [Read more...] about Three questions facing Buffalo Sabres

'"I see (Power) as an all-situations guy, someone who's going to be out there whether the team is up by one, down by one, power play, penalty kill, whatever," general manager Kevyn Adams said. "He's always looking to get better, and that's exactly the type of player and person we want for the Buffalo Sabres."' … [Read more...] about Top prospects for Buffalo Sabres

'"I had no idea about it, none at all," said the 57-year-old, who in Buffalo and beyond would become known as The Dominator. "I didn't read newspapers in Chicago because I didn't understand much English. I didn't hear any rumors. Later on, I found out that it was probably (coach) John Muckler and Gerry Meehan together who made this trade."' … [Read more...] about Hasek looks back at trade to Sabres that changed NHL career, life

'"[He] for sure has every single quality you would want in an NHL center other than size," Sabres director of amateur scouting Jerry Forton said. "I just talked about the other attributes that I think will easily offset the size. And when he went up to the [Swedish Hockey League] this year -- in very limited minutes, I get that -- they played him at center. He went to the … [Read more...] about Ostlund evolving with Sabres, ‘has every single quality other than size’

'"I think a lot of my drive comes internal," Savoie said. "I think I'm always a motivated person, always been dedicated. Just took it in stride and just look to keep improving from it."' … [Read more...] about Savoie fueled by passion, ‘wants to be the guy’ in NHL for Sabres

'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

'"I'm not the most technologically advanced person, but [the contract] was sent in PDF format and my old school habits led me to believe that the best plan of action was to print, sign and scan it at Staples, which is something I've done in the past with things like car insurance and car registration," Davies said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Davies signs NHL contract in Staples

'"I'd still say if right now, that's probably where I'm very comfortable with [keeping the picks], but we're also going to make sure that we're having all those conversations," Adams said. "We're going to do whatever we feel is the best possible thing for our organization, puts us in the best position moving forward, both short and long term. So, that's what we balance."' … [Read more...] about Sabres weighing options with three first-round picks at 2022 NHL Draft