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'“I was probably eating five square meals a day with snacks in between,” Thompson said in Buffalo before the Sabres traveled to Scotiabank Arena.' … [Read more...] about ‘Full-time job’ eating helped Sabres’ Tage Thompson pack on muscle

'“I take away that just because I had a down year I don’t think I lost my game in this league and I don’t think I’m as effective anymore,” Sheary said after the Sabres prepared for their preseason game against the Maple Leafs. “I’ve proved that over … the course of my career.' … [Read more...] about Conor Sheary knows consistency must improve to help Sabres

'“He’s a very big deal,” defenseman Rasmus Dahlin said after the Sabres prepared for Friday’s road game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, the start of a home-and-home series. “He’s done a lot for our team.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres believe they possess depth to handle Brandon Montour’s injury

'“It’s franchise that’s been on the rise, a lot of potential, new coach, a GM,” Gilmour said of why he chose the Sabres. “It just seems like they’re heading in the right direction.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres newcomer John Gilmour took different path to NHL

'Pekar, 19, recently stood out during the Prospects Challenge rookie tournament, showcasing his mix of skill and grit. He impressed Sabres coach Ralph Krueger so much early in training camp he earned his first small taste of big league action.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send prospect Matej Pekar back to junior team

'Instead of returning to Minnesota following the season, Okposo and his family stayed in Clarence and enjoyed their first full summer in the Buffalo area. He likes new coach Ralph Krueger, someone he said “has a very clear, concise plan.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres veteran Kyle Okposo refreshed following rough season

'“Just the energy he’s shown in the development and rookie camp,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said of what earned Pekar an opportunity. “I mean, it was fun for me to see him in action."' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Matej Pekar thrilled to earn spot in NHL exhibition game

'“The more experience I get, the more I learn from it,” Smith said Friday. “I’m really good at learning the game and learning to play at high levels. … I’ve always had to think the game, just being a smaller guy.”' … [Read more...] about AHL star C.J. Smith intent on sticking with Sabres this season

'“I had a great feeling about the Sabres,” said Ruotsalainen, who compiled 21 goals and 42 points in 59 games last season. “That’s maybe the biggest reason, because they showed that they are truly interested.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Arttu Ruotsalainen battling to stick in NHL

'That, of course, is no easy task for a new coach, let alone one that inherited a laughingstock.' … [Read more...] about Coach Ralph Krueger wants Sabres to establish early identity

'He added: “It was a fun year, I would say, in the end. But looking back on it, it could’ve been better. It also could’ve been much worse.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Linus Ullmark upbeat following tough season

'“I’ve been here six years and I’ve seen this business,” Ristolainen said after veterans reported to training camp. “You never know where you will be next week or next month. When I’m back home, it’s easy to go away from hockey and not worry about things you can’t control."' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Ristolainen upbeat for new season, ‘ready to go’ with Sabres

'“It was just my impression from speaking to (Krueger),” Johansson said this morning after training camp opened inside KeyBank Center. “So it was a good phone call. We spoke not just about hockey. So I liked what I heard a lot. It made me want to come here.”' … [Read more...] about Coach Ralph Krueger makes strong early impression on Sabres

'Just his presence in town – he attended the team’s annual golf tournament Tuesday – is a little surprising. At times over the spring and summer, it felt like he would be dished.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Ristolainen back in Buffalo, but for how long?

'“I have nothing but excitement for working with him,” Krueger said. “I know there’s a lot of potential there that’s still untapped. It’s up to me and the coaches to find out what that is.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ralph Krueger expects to begin training camp with Rasmus Ristolainen