'O'Reilly had 24 goals, 37 assists and just one minor penalty last season for the Sabres while also setting an NHL record for faceoffs won in a season.' … [Read more...] about O’Reilly second to Karlsson in Lady Byng balloting
Archives for June 21, 2018
Mark your calendars: Sabres' home opener is Oct. 4 vs. Boston
'The game also will mark the fifth straight year Buffalo has opened its season at home, and the Sabres should have a big advantage. Boston is opening its season the night before – as the opponent for the Washington Capitals' Stanley Cup banner-raising in Capital One Arena.' … [Read more...] about Mark your calendars: Sabres’ home opener is Oct. 4 vs. Boston
Mike Harrington: With critical rebuild ahead, five areas for Sabres to address
'Obviously, he has nowhere to go but up, but it's interesting how much implicit faith people both inside and outside the organization have in Botterill to get this job done. He has a few more Stanley Cup rings than, say, Darcy Regier or Tim Murray had.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: With critical rebuild ahead, five areas for Sabres to address
From Booms to Busts: Sabres first-round history
'There are three Hall of Famers who were selected in the first round. There were stars of franchise annals and solid contributors, and there were several choices that simply didn't pan out – or even play a single game for the team.' … [Read more...] about From Booms to Busts: Sabres first-round history
NHL Draft: Sabres will be getting 'holy trinity' of brains, hands, feet in Rasmus Dahlin
'“I’m not a fan of that term because we are talking about 18-year-olds,’’ Marr said at the NHL Scouting Combine in Buffalo. “But he’s got that potential to be that type of player. I’ve said before, 18- and 19-year-olds don’t win teams Stanley Cups. He’ll find his way, he’ll earn his ice time, he’ll put the work in every day and he’s got the elite set of skills and hockey sense, … [Read more...] about NHL Draft: Sabres will be getting ‘holy trinity’ of brains, hands, feet in Rasmus Dahlin
Sabres could move on from goalie Robin Lehner soon
'It’s unclear how many teams would be interested in Lehner. If the Sabres could’ve traded him at the deadline last winter, they likely would’ve completed a deal. While he tended some fine goal at times in Buffalo – he quietly compiled a strong season two years ago – he has never consistently performed like a top-level starter.' … [Read more...] about Sabres could move on from goalie Robin Lehner soon
The Rasmus Dahlin era will start Oct. 4 against Boston
'The National Hockey League will release the full schedule Thursday afternoon at 5:00.' … [Read more...] about The Rasmus Dahlin era will start Oct. 4 against Boston
Dreger: O'Reilly chatter has been 'pretty consistent'
'"The watch on Ryan O'Reilly has been pretty consistent," Dreger said with Howard Simon and Jeremy White on Wednesday morning. "My understanding is that Sabres general manager Jason Botterill, not surprisingly, is looking for an excellent return for Ryan O'Reilly, otherwise it doesn't make a ton of sense that he would move him. So what does excellent return mean? Does that mean … [Read more...] about Dreger: O’Reilly chatter has been ‘pretty consistent’
Johansson: Dahlin is 'the best defenseman I've ever coached'
'"He's the best defenseman I've every coached, by far. Especially being that young and playing like a man on a man's level, nobody else has gotten close to that. As far as the players I've coached, he's No. 1. As for players I've seen, I think he's better than a young Erik Karlsson. Of course, Erik is really good right now, and I think he's better than a young John Klingberg... … [Read more...] about Johansson: Dahlin is ‘the best defenseman I’ve ever coached’
Donovan: [Dahlin] is on that same level with McDavid
'"He is kind of that same level with [Connor] McDavid."' … [Read more...] about Donovan: [Dahlin] is on that same level with McDavid
Sabres to play Bruins in home opener in October
'The team will play against the Boston Bruins on Thursday, October 4 at 7 p.m.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to play Bruins in home opener in October
Sabres' home opener set for Oct. 4 vs. Boston
'The remainder of the schedule will be announced Thursday as part of a league-wide reveal on NHL Network beginning at 5 p.m.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ home opener set for Oct. 4 vs. Boston
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Paetsch re-signs one-year deal with Amerks (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage