'"Victor Olofsson and Kyle Okposo both showed good signs here today," Krueger said. "We're going to assess post-practice and take a final look in the morning, but it looks like they're an option already for tomorrow. But we'll make that final call, again, tomorrow."' … [Read more...] about Olofsson, Okposo could return Thursday
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Johansson, Sheary provide offense in win over Red Wings
'"That's the kind of effort we need," Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. "We can't just rely on Jack's line to carry it all the time. For us to rise up to the challenges ahead here with … these four-point games coming up here against Columbus, against Toronto, teams like that where we can really make a move here, we need everybody involved offensively and defensively. So, that … [Read more...] about Johansson, Sheary provide offense in win over Red Wings
At the Horn: Red Wings 2 - Sabres 3
'The Sabres went 3-for-3 on the penalty kill and also held off a Red Wings attack with the extra attacker in the final minute.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Red Wings 2 – Sabres 3
Sabres unable to overcome early deficit against Miller, Ducks
'"That's a highlight of the game, certainly, is the way he then stopped the penalty shot," added Krueger. "There was some energy on the bench and he really played strong the rest of the way, so what a recovery from a difficult start where we were all part of it. I thought that was certainly a highlight."' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to overcome early deficit against Miller, Ducks
At the Horn: Ducks 3 - Sabres 2
'Anaheim jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first period and while Buffalo got within one and had multiple opportunities throughout the game - even hitting a few posts - they couldn't beat Ryan Miller for a third time.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Ducks 3 – Sabres 2
Olofsson back at Sabres practice on Saturday
'"I've been trying to stay really positive and just look at it as an opportunity to get stronger and come back with a fresh start and fresh mind," he said. "I'm looking forward to it."' … [Read more...] about Olofsson back at Sabres practice on Saturday
Sabres assign Pilut, Asplund to Rochester
'Asplund has nine points (1+8) in 18 AHL games this year. With Buffalo, he has three points (1+2) in 29 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Pilut, Asplund to Rochester
Sabres turn in strong defensive outing in win over Rangers
'"It was just an unbelievably strong defensive performance by the guys," Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. "They just really shut down the neutral zone. They're a team that creates a lot through the neutral zone and we were able to neutralize that and that was definitely the centerpiece of the victory today."' … [Read more...] about Sabres turn in strong defensive outing in win over Rangers
At the Horn: Sabres 3 - Rangers 2
'Zemgus Girgensons, Sam Reinhart and Jimmy Vesey scored for Buffalo to give them a three-goal lead before the Rangers made things interesting right at the end of regulation.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Sabres 3 – Rangers 2
Missed opportunities cost Sabres in shootout loss to Red Wings
'"It's the failed opportunities and the grit we need to finish on those opportunities that is definitely the reason for this loss today," Krueger said. "It was a good reaction in the third, coming back from two down. It was a good reaction scoring 6-on-5 to bring it into overtime under the circumstances, but we shouldn't have been in those circumstances."' … [Read more...] about Missed opportunities cost Sabres in shootout loss to Red Wings
At the Horn: Red Wings 4 - Sabres 3 (SO)
'Detroit snapped a nine-game losing streak with the shootout win. Buffalo is now 1-2 in shootouts this season.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Red Wings 4 – Sabres 3 (SO)
Johansson's debut was culmination of 'roller coaster' journey
'"We feel the way it evolved and the way he put away that first goal, the sixth against, and then finished out the game was really solid. We liked the way he positioned himself, the way he played with the puck and involved himself in the game and it was definitely a good sign for us as a club moving forward."' … [Read more...] about Johansson’s debut was culmination of ‘roller coaster’ journey
Reinhart scores lone goal in loss to Avalanche
'"I think there's a lot of reflecting that needs to be going on and guys need to demand a lot more out of themselves than they have," Reinhart said afterward.' … [Read more...] about Reinhart scores lone goal in loss to Avalanche
At the Horn: Avalanche 6 - Sabres 1
'Things didn't start out great for Johansson as he allowed a goal on the first shot he saw - a snipe into the top corner by Mikko Rantanen - but the AHL All-Star settled in from there and made 13 saves.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Avalanche 6 – Sabres 1
Positive attitude, extra work prepared Hutton to resume starting role
'"He was a really good teammate, first and foremost," Bales said. "He's a really good person and obviously he'd like to be in the net, but both goalies understand there's one net and when they're not in the net, they're cheering the other guy on. I know sometimes for people it's hard to believe that you're sitting there on the bench and you're hoping your partner does well, but … [Read more...] about Positive attitude, extra work prepared Hutton to resume starting role