‘The games will be played in Ericsson Globe, a 13,500-seat circular arena that is the home of the Swedish National Team and has hosted 10 previous NHL games. Each team will be designated the home team for one game, meaning the Lightning will come to KeyBank Center just once and Buffalo will go to Amalie Arena once during the 2019-20 season.’
The Sabres Report - March 22, 2019
Sabres Notebook: Jack Eichel, Sam Reinhart, Jeff Skinner split up again ★
‘Despite the Sabres’ struggles, the changes did come as somewhat of a surprise since Housley had been hesitant to break up his top line. Eichel, Skinner and Reinhart have skated together for the bulk of their 5-on-5 ice time this season. Their 51.36 percent shot-attempt differential and plus-7 goal differential during 5-on-5 are far better than the team’s production when none of the three are on the ice. They combined for 13 goals and 18 assists during the Sabres’ 10-game winning streak in November.’
The Sabres Report - March 21, 2019
Swedish Sabres excited about playing games in Stockholm ★
‘“Most of my friends have never seen an NHL game before,” the rookie said Thursday inside KeyBank Center.’
Sabres to face Lightning in Sweden next season as part of Global Series ★
‘The games will be played at Ericsson Globe.’
Flyers, Blackhawks, Sabres and Lightning to Europe in ’19-20 ★
‘“Yes!” was how Dahlin described his first reaction to learning the news.’
Dahlin passes Orr, marking major milestone in 18-year-old Sabres rookie’s superb season ★
‘The Sabres’ willingness to give Dahlin important minutes while allowing him to make mistakes is what has given him the opportunity to make such an impact as an 18-year-old.’
Sabres' Dahlin can't wait to play two NHL games in Sweden ★
‘Buffalo of course has Rasmus Dahlin as well as Linus Ullmark, Johan Larsson, Alex Nylander and maybe Lawrence Pilut, Victor Olofsson or Rasmus Asplund. Dahlin lives about three hours outside of Stockholm and is thrilled, “I was so happy, to get a chance to meet my family and friends while in a season, it’s amazing.”’
Sabres to play two games in Sweden next season ★
‘At the moment, both teams have a number of Swedish players on their roster, but none bigger than Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman and Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin. Hedman was Tampa Bay’s second overall pick in the 2009 NHL Draft, while Dahlin was most recently the first overall pick of the Sabres in the 2018 NHL Draft.’
Sabres are heading to Sweden next season ★
‘For the NHL the move makes a ton of sense. Both the Lightning and Sabres rosters’ are loaded with talented players from Sweden, including former Norris winning defenseman Victor Hedman and 2018 first overall pick Rasmus Dahlin.’
Sabres to take on Lightning in Sweden during NHL Global Series ★
‘On November 8 and 9, the team will take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in Sweden. Those will be the final games in the global series.’