'The former eighth overall pick has mustered just one goal and two points in his last 21 contests and endured a 16-game goal drought before scoring Nov. 29. In a few of his recent appearances, Sabres coach Ralph Krueger shifted Mittelstadt to winger. In his last two games, he skated less than 11 minutes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send struggling Casey Mittelstadt to Amerks
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Reports: Former Sabre Vladimir Tsyplakov passes away at 50
'Former general manager Darcy Regier acquired Tsyplakov from the Kings for an eighth-round midway through the 1999-00 season. He remained with the Sabres through 2000-01.' … [Read more...] about Reports: Former Sabre Vladimir Tsyplakov passes away at 50
Sabres’ Zach Bogosian mum on if he requested trade
'“There’s not much I can do other than just work hard and show up and put a smile on my face like I always do,” he said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zach Bogosian mum on if he requested trade
Islanders present stiff challenge for Sabres
'“There’s a lot of what they’re doing that we’re still striving for,” Krueger said. “The first period (Nov. 2) was actually one of the best in the season until then. Then we got away from our game.”' … [Read more...] about Islanders present stiff challenge for Sabres
Jack Eichel helping Sabres become heavyweight at home
'After years of futility here – the Sabres won 11 home games all of 2017-18 – they’ve quietly morphed into a heavyweight at KeyBank Center, starting the season 10-2-3.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel helping Sabres become heavyweight at home
Sabres notes: Zach Bogosian healthy scratch as Rasmus Dahlin returns
'Right now, the Sabres have eight healthy, established defensemen, meaning at least one must sit out every game. Rasmus Dahlin returned Thursday following an eight-game absence (concussion) and dressed as the seventh defender.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Zach Bogosian healthy scratch as Rasmus Dahlin returns
Sabres’ Johan Larsson scoring, having fun: ‘He has an offensive upside’
'“We felt all along he has an offensive upside that needs to be promoted and he needs to be confident bringing into the game, and you can see how much fun he’s having with that,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. “But he’s a player that accepts his role in the team, works extremely hard at it and doesn’t really look left or right.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Johan Larsson scoring, having fun: ‘He has an offensive upside’
Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin practices, could be close to returning from concussion
'“There’s a definitely a step in the right direction,” Krueger said inside KeyBank Center. “We’re just going to assess him and wanted to see him in his customary role and see how he looks. So it was an opportunity to take a look at him, and we’ll make that call tomorrow morning.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin practices, could be close to returning from concussion
Jack Eichel comes up clutch in win over Blues, Sabres jump into second place
'Very quietly, a 5-2-3 run has vaulted the Sabres into sole possession of second place in the Atlantic Division. They’ve won back-to-back contests for first time since a three-game streak from Oct. 17 to 22.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel comes up clutch in win over Blues, Sabres jump into second place
Sabres notes: Rasmus Dahlin excited to be back on ice: ‘It felt like Christmas’
'“He hasn’t passed the necessary tests yet, so he’s non-contact in practice right now, so as it is with these type of injuries it’s day-to-day still,” he said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Rasmus Dahlin excited to be back on ice: ‘It felt like Christmas’
Linus Ullmark emerges as Sabres’ No. 1 goalie during Carter Hutton’s slump
'In his last nine outings, Hutton has compiled a wretched 0-5-4 mark with a 3.99 goals-against average and an .875 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Linus Ullmark emerges as Sabres’ No. 1 goalie during Carter Hutton’s slump
Terrific week earns Sabres captain Jack Eichel NHL third star honors
'Eichel has compiled 18 goals and 42 points in 31 games this season, putting him seventh in NHL scoring. He’s one of 10 players on pace for 100 points this season.' … [Read more...] about Terrific week earns Sabres captain Jack Eichel NHL third star honors
Sabres’ Marcus Johansson frustrated by struggles: ‘I know how well I can play’
'“I want to get back to my game, to playing the way I know I can and feel comfortable in that,” he said following Wednesday’s practice inside KeyBank Center. “It feels like it’s been a while since I did that now.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Marcus Johansson frustrated by struggles: ‘I know how well I can play’
Kyle Okposo accompanies Sabres on road trip
'Okposo, who started practicing Monday, has missed the last nine games. Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said the veteran is day-to-day.' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo accompanies Sabres on road trip
Sabres’ Jeff Skinner still scoring goals without Jack Eichel
'“As you get older you have more experience, you can draw on that experience to sort of adjust your play to different guys’ styles,” Skinner said following Tuesday’s practice inside KeyBank Center. “I think Jack and (Johan) or Marcus, they like to have the puck, and for me as a winger, they’re really good with the puck on their stick."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jeff Skinner still scoring goals without Jack Eichel