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Archives for May 2018

Coach: Sabres’ Lawrence Pilut aggressive, talented defenseman

'“He’s giving 100 percent in everything he does,” Lindbom told the Times Herald over a Skype conversation Monday from Sweden. “It doesn’t matter if it’s outside the rink or on the rink. Sometimes, to get to the next level you have to sort out on the ice what to do to make your effort the best. I mean, you can’t be in both ends at the same time.' … [Read more...] about Coach: Sabres’ Lawrence Pilut aggressive, talented defenseman

Olean Times Herald |

NHL Draft 2018: How Rasmus Dahlin can fit Sabres, fast-track league's slowest rebuild

'If Housley wants to maximize Dahlin’s puck effectiveness, he should consider giving Dahlin the lion’s share of offensive-zone starts (oZS). In other words, most of the draws taking place in the opposing zone should have Dahlin on the ice. This tactic is common for a coach with a gifted defenseman because it not only increases the likelihood of a quality scoring chance, but … [Read more...] about NHL Draft 2018: How Rasmus Dahlin can fit Sabres, fast-track league’s slowest rebuild

The Sporting News |

Inside the NHL: What's happened to home cooking in the playoffs?

'One thing teams no longer have at home is the advantage of quirkiness. Arenas are all mostly the same now, with no smaller rinks like we used to see at The Aud or Boston Garden. No penalty box next to the home bench. No wild boards or glass that teams know every bounce of and leaves visitors confounded. No tiny visiting locker rooms. Not even the much-ballyhooed last change … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: What’s happened to home cooking in the playoffs?

Buffalo News |

Sabres to meet Blue Jackets in Hockeyville exhibition game in Clinton

'Clinton Arena -- which was one of the locations for the 1977 hockey classic "Slap Shot" -- has served generations of players for nearly 70 years and was completed rebuilt after a 1953 fire. It was listed on the National Historic Register in 2010 and the prize money is expected to be used on features such as the arena's roof, seating and locker rooms. The arena seats about … [Read more...] about Sabres to meet Blue Jackets in Hockeyville exhibition game in Clinton

Buffalo News |

Buffalo, Columbus to play NHL preseason game in Mohawk Valley

'On April 14, Clinton Arena won the “Hockeyville USA” grand prize of $150,000 toward renovations and the chance to host an NHL preseason game. The Village of Clinton rink — which is celebrating 100 years of hockey and approaching 70 years old — beat out rinks in Brandon, South Dakota, Middlebury, Vermont and Shreveport, Louisiana by a vote count through Twitter and … [Read more...] about Buffalo, Columbus to play NHL preseason game in Mohawk Valley

Utica Observer Dispatch |

Is John Tavares to Buffalo worth thinking about?

'A lot of what Miller says makes sense. The Sabres have a couple of really promising young pieces. Jack Eichel has already proven to be about a point a game player early in his career and Dahlin is the most hyped defenseman in years. John Tavares name is already in the rafters. You may not think that matters much, but it certainly can't hurt to have a guy helping Buffalo's … [Read more...] about Is John Tavares to Buffalo worth thinking about?

WGR-AM |

Sabres, Blue Jackets to play in Kraft Hockeyville USA game

'"The Buffalo Sabres are excited to participate in this year's Kraft Hockeyville™ USA game," Sabres General Manager Jason Botterill said. "Playing in front of Clinton's passionate hockey community in a rink like the ones many of our players grew up skating in will be a great experience for our players. We look forward to putting on a great show for the NHL fans of Central New … [Read more...] about Sabres, Blue Jackets to play in Kraft Hockeyville USA game

NHL.com |