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'The upper-body injury Eichel suffered Sunday afternoon will sideline him for “the foreseeable future,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. Meanwhile, rookie Dylan Cozens, who subbed for Eichel, suffered an upper-body injury Thursday and is day to day, Krueger said.' … [Read more...] about Injuries to Dylan Cozens, Jack Eichel force Sabres to promote Riley Sheahan

'“Last year, I kind of saw how quickly it can be taken away,” Mittelstadt said last month. “I kind of took it for granted a little bit."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Casey Mittelstadt developing into dependable forward

'Just 20 games into his NHL career, Cozens, 20, has established himself as one of the Sabres’ top players. He filled in for captain Jack Eichel as the No. 1 center twice this week.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Dylan Cozens undergoing further evaluations, day to day

'“It’s a push in the numbers in a real vulnerable, dangerous spot,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said on a Zoom call. “I think it has to be a penalty and good for Millsie jumping in there, but really difficult when you see a player exposed like that and you give them a push right in the numbers at that distance. You know the danger of that as the player.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose game to Penguins, Dylan Cozens to injury

'“It’s just still technically working on the skills that he needs to defend against the top players in the league,” Krueger said. “He never got any of those minutes last year. We were never playing him against top lines last season. This year, he’s seeing a lot of that and he’s enjoying the challenge and it’s pushing his limits.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ralph Krueger says Rasmus Dahlin getting closer to ‘full package’

'In what has become another awful season, Bryson, 23, has emerged as a bright spot for the hapless Sabres, showcasing poise that belies experience. He has quickly earned coach Ralph Krueger’s trust, playing more than 20 minutes in four of the last five games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Jacob Bryson quickly emerging as special talent

'Right now, the Sabres are enduring one of the roughest stretches in franchise history. They’ve cemented their place as the NHL’s laughingstock while losing eight straight games (0-6-2) and 12 of 14 since their COVID-19 pause ended.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose shootout to Flyers, return to Buffalo in crisis

'“He’s just permanently on our confirmer videos that we show the team,” Krueger said on a Zoom call Tuesday morning. “He shows up all the time. He has the right angle, he anticipates his defensive responsibility so well and he also makes plays which we need to do right now. Our five-on-five offense needs to be better on transition, we need to create more opportunity, and he’s … [Read more...] about Fast development earns Sabres’ Dylan Cozens promotion to No. 1 center

'Through 23 games, Dahlin is the NHL’s clubhouse leader, sporting a ghastly, league-worst minus-21 rating.' … [Read more...] about Why is Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin playing so poorly this season?

'Suddenly, the Sabres were pushing for the tying score inside Nassau Coliseum. And then a sequence that sums up their awful season transpired.' … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner finally scores, but Sabres lose seventh straight: ‘Not a fun time’

'“It’s part of the development for a young defenseman to come in and be very conservative and then try to build a more attacking, offensive game on top of that,” Krueger said on a Zoom call prior to Sunday afternoon’s 5-2 loss to the New York Islanders. “We are in the negotiation with him right now on what exactly the best pathway is.”' … [Read more...] about ‘Sophomore’ slump hurting Sabres’ Henri Jokiharju

'The Sabres’ 5-2 loss was their 10 setback in 12 games since their COVID-19 pause ended. They’ve morphed into the NHL’s most hapless team over a pathetic three-week stretch. Remember, they started the season a solid 4-3-2.' … [Read more...] about Sabres implode against Islanders, lose sixth straight: ‘Just mental toughness’

'“Ralph and I talk every day, multiple times a day,” said Adams, whose Sabres have lost five straight games and nine of 11 since their COVID-19 pause ended. “We’re very honest with each other. He understands the situation we’re in is unacceptable and the players do, everybody does. It’s just flat-out not good enough.”' … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams says reeling Sabres being evaluated, including Ralph Krueger

'“Jack is someone that I’ve bounced things off of, he’s talked to me and we have an open dialogue,” Adams said on a Zoom call Friday afternoon.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Kevyn Adams says Jack Eichel hasn’t requested trade

'Whether the hiring of McDermott and Beane was the product of decidedly careful research or mere dumb luck is moot. Sabres fans just wish they could work a little of that magic again for the hockey franchise.' … [Read more...] about If only Sabres could follow the Bills’ path