‘”This is going to be a tough test for us for sure,” captain Jack Eichel said after practice in the Knights’ castle here Monday. “We know they’re coming off a road trip where they played a lot of good hockey and didn’t get as many points as they wanted. Now they’re back in this building, where they really like it and play well. They start fast here. It’s an awesome atmosphere and a great chance to take a series from a team.”‘
The Sabres Report - October 16, 2018
Sabres Notebook: Dahlin stoked for his first NHL rematch ★
‘”My brother watched the game but my mom was asleep,” Dahlin said of his 20-year-old sibling, Felix. “And I think my dad woke up when I scored because my brother cheered pretty loud.”‘
Tuesday's Vegas Coverage ★
Long road trip behind them, Golden Knights host Sabres (The Sports Xchange)
NHL: Eichel, Sabres appear to be done battling for the cellar ★
‘The defense for the Sabres used to be described as inept, at best. Now with talented first-overall pick Rasmus Dahlin in the fold, the incumbent defensemen for the Sabres can play more freely. This is most true with Rasmus Ristolainen, who was relied upon to be the anchor of the Sabres’ defense while also providing all the offense from the blue line. It was simply too much to ask of him. With Dahlin taking on more minutes, Ristolainen is rested and liberated. He can finally play the game the way he wants to.’
'Let's flow': Breaking down Ullmark's first career shutout ★
‘”The biggest thing we work on is footwork, so you feel like you’re confident on your edges,” Allen said. “That’s the biggest thing for a goaltender. Your base is your feet. If you feel like you’re confident and your sharp on your edges, then your natural instincts take over.’
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage ★
Olofsson named AHL Player of the Week (WGR-AM)
Amerks forward Victor Olofsson named player of the week (Amerks.com)
The Sabres Report - October 15, 2018
Memorable mileposts mark start of Sabres' trip ★
‘Through five games, Dahlin has become progressively more daring about getting into the play. His confidence is clearly growing about starting the rush or joining in when it’s already in motion. If he’s conservatively looming back at the blueline on this play, for instance, there’s no chance to score.’
Monday's Rochester Coverage ★
Olofsson gets another winner, in OT, as Amerks win their third (Buffalo News)
Rochester controls third, tops Sound Tigers in OT (Connecticut Post)
Olofsson delivers game-winner for second straight night as Amerks tame Sound Tigers in overtime (Amerks.com)
Amerks Top Sound Tigers in Overtime, 3-2 (SoundTigers.com)
The Sabres Report - October 14, 2018
Rasmus Dahlin's first NHL goal thrills Sabres, sparks victory ★
‘”It’s one of those things that you’ll never forget as a young player coming into the NHL,” coach Phil Housley said after the 3-0 win over the Arizona Coyotes in Gila River Arena. “You always know when you scored your first career goal in the NHL so I was really happy for him.”‘
Sabres Notebook: A road trip this long is not the norm ★
‘”Just getting off to a good start on your first game, because of the long flight and the circumstances going on the road, is always critical,” Housley said prior to the game. “We’d like to kick off this road trip with a win. That sort of sets the stage for the rest of the trip.”‘