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'Grönborg has coached many of the NHL’s top Swedish stars at various points over the years but his last experience coaching in North American was as an assistant with the WHL’s Spokane Chiefs during the 2004-05 season. Since then he has worked exclusively with the Swedish national program.' … [Read more...] about Sabres coaching candidate Rikard Grönborg joins ZSC Lions in Swiss league

'Among players to break into the NHL since I was born in 1987, Aaron Ekblad is the only defenceman who produced more points as an 18-year-old than Dahlin so far – the Panthers defender put up 29 points before he turned 19 on Feb. 7, and finished his rookie season with 39 points. Dahlin doesn’t turn 19 until April 13 and is on pace to finish with 46 points.' … [Read more...] about Celebrating Rasmus Dahlin’s brilliant rookie NHL season

'Hasek lives in his native Czech Republic but usually ventures to Buffalo at least a couple times per year and takes in Sabres games whenever he’s in town. He said he has enjoyed watching the team’s young, skilled players in recent years but that “they didn’t work as a team.”' … [Read more...] about Dominik Hasek excited Sabres could finally snap playoff drought

'The way the NHL goes, teams like the Sabres can squeak into the playoffs and a couple seem to make it every year. But unlike, say, Colorado last year, Buffalo doesn’t appear to have a particular strength that would lead you to believe they can do damage.' … [Read more...] about Are the Buffalo Sabres a real playoff threat or a mirage?

'Zach Bogosian and Kyle Okposo were named alternate captains.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres name Jack Eichel captain

'The No. 1 pick got started with a big hit on 25-year-old Ryan Schmelzer in the first period. Dahlin’s physicality doesn’t get talked about as much as his all-world vision and puckhandling, but… maybe it should?' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin scores twice, lays big hit in Sabres debut

'The Sabres desperately need their top line to be consistent and a regular driver of offence to get them over the hump. Starting with a star talent like Eichel is a good position to be in, but not every skater can pair with a player on that level — sometimes others just can’t keep up with the pace, as we’ve seen with previous Eichel linemates.' … [Read more...] about Skinner-Eichel combination key to unlocking Sabres’ playoff hopes

'The 21-year-old wore No. 9 when he attended Boston University and also wore the number while representing Team USA at the world juniors and IIHF world championship.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres star Jack Eichel says he’s changing his jersey number

'Pekar, selected in the fourth round (94th overall) at the draft one week ago, was fine.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin lays huge hit on Sabres teammate at development camp

'Both Nylander and Porter are expected to be sent back to the Americans prior to the start of the Calder Cup playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Nylander, Porter from AHL’s Rochester Americans

'“He’s one of my favourite players to watch and now I’m playing against him,” said Mittelstadt. “It’ll be exciting, but at the same time we’re going to have to do our job against him for sure and make sure that we’re doing a good job against him defensively.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Mittelstadt aspires to mimic quick success of Matthews

'“It’s a tough situation with the ankle and the long season. You have to be fully committed to going to a tournament like that because it’s so long. We’ll see,” Eichel said Monday.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel unlikely to play for Team USA at world championship

'“It’s been a little bit. I think I’ve been kinda gripping my stick a little, maybe trying to make the cute play. I thought I just worked tonight. That’s the attitude I came in with: Just work hard. Take care of our own end. Compete. Battle. I thought I was rewarded early, and when that happens, it gets your game going a little bit, right?”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel ends goal-less streak, Leafs’ win streak

'"You watch his little plays, his shiftiness, the way he moves with the puck. Those little plays are definitely way beyond most guys’ [ability]," O’Rielly said. "Hopefully I get to play with him."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Casey Mittelstadt ‘can make an impact right away’

'Despite playing only 55 games this season, Eichel still leads the Sabres in goals (22), assists (31) and points (53).' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel returns to practice for first time since ankle injury