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'“I thought it was a reality that I may never be a head coach again,” Ruff said. “That definitely was on my mind.”' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres coach Lindy Ruff feels ‘rejuvenated’ leading Devils

'The Sabres had remained disciplined for two weeks, consistently staying out of the penalty box before Saturday. But they were whistled for a season-high five infractions against New Jersey.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win another tight game, keep moving up standings

'“We just weren’t pleased with five-on-five scoring-chance production so we mixed things up,” Krueger said on a Zoom call.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Jeff Skinner replaces Tage Thompson on top line

'“We knew from the start here the lines would shuffle here and there depending on what the game asked for,” Krueger said on Zoom call following Friday’s practice at KeyBank Center. “The possibility of Jack and Taylor together or them apart is a different challenge for the opposition. Whether at home or on the road, we will be playing with that, so you have to also expect that … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Taylor Hall moves beside Eric Staal, happy with start: ‘It’s been good’

'“He was on IR and we were working an upper-body injury there, not a very serious one, very minor,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said on a Zoom call following this afternoon’s practice at KeyBank Center. “So he hasn’t been a part of the equation here. He’s been in rehab skates and or with the taxi squad.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Jack Quinn could be assigned to Amerks soon

'“We’ll make that call tomorrow morning,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said on a Zoom call following this afternoon’s practice at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Sam Reinhart questionable for Saturday’s game

'“Linus got us a point, there’s just no way to dance around that one,” Sabres winger Sam Reinhart said on a Zoom call after Rangers rookie Alexis Lafreniere scored 2:47 into overtime. “A little too slow watching them skating around us, getting to pucks first. It’s not a recipe for success.”' … [Read more...] about Goalie Linus Ullmark dazzles in OT loss to Rangers, helps Sabres earn point

'But after playing last season at 211 pounds, Lazar realized he would perform better in that gritty role if he shed some weight. So he dropped 18 pounds during the offseason. The Sabres now list him at 193 pounds.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Curtis Lazar transformed body for gritty fourth-line role

'“There is a trust in the process here, which is going through the group. We feel very comfortable with where we are right now. The bumps and bruises are always tests of your mettle and your character and the reactions, and the learning that’s come through those has been deep.”' … [Read more...] about Coach Ralph Krueger more comfortable with Sabres’ start this season

'“We’ve gotten key contributions from different guys,” said center Eric Staal, an offseason acquisition who has a three-game point streak. “You saw that yesterday with Eaks taking some huge faceoffs, Rieder obviously had a big goal, a good defensive effort to finish the game (Tuesday) with some key guys making great plays. That breeds confidence.”' … [Read more...] about Cody Eakin, Tobias Rieder and Sabres’ other newcomers already contributing

'Krueger has described the injury as “very minor.” The Sabres play the Rangers again Thursday at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Henri Jokiharju misses practice; Matt Irwin impresses Ralph Krueger

'“I’ve had a lot of chances,” Eichel, who scored 36 goals last season and registered a 15.9 shooting percentage, said on a Zoom call. “I think if I wasn’t getting chances, I’d be more frustrated. Yeah, it’s a relief to get one and put one into the back of the net and kind of get that out of me.”' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel’s first goal, special teams help Sabres beat Rangers, reach .500

'“You want to stay ready and have to stay ready,” said Irwin, who made his season debut in Tuesday’s 3-2 win against the New York Rangers at KeyBank Center. “That’s your job. So you treat practices like they’re your games, you work hard and you try to stay detailed in everything that you do and watch the games and see how they’re going.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Matt Irwin ready for opportunity on blue line

'“I’m competitive and I want to play,” Hutton said on a Zoom call this morning. “I kept communicating with (head athletic trainer Rich Stinziano), but I definitely didn’t put him in an easy spot, too, because I wanted to keep playing. I didn’t want to leave.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Carter Hutton practices, says ‘stubbornness’ made him stay in game

'“He does everything right,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said on a Zoom call last week. “Like, from the very first day, we just said, ‘This guy’s a pro.’ … He just fits into our culture. He gets the plan.”' … [Read more...] about Versatile Riley Sheahan fitting in well with Sabres: ‘He does everything right’