'Dahlin was also on the Swedish roster for the 2017 IIHF World Junior Championship in Montreal, scoring a goal and an assist in seven games.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin signs his entry-level contract with the Sabres
Archives for July 2018
Sabres sign Rasmus Dahlin to entry level contract
'The defenseman played for two seasons in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). Dahlin won a silver medal in Buffalo with Sweden at the 2018 IIHF World Junior Championship.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Rasmus Dahlin to entry level contract
Sabres re-energize fan base with No. 1 pick Dahlin
'"There's a reason he's a first pick overall," said Chris Taylor, who coaches Rochester of the American Hockey League and ran Sabres development camp. "It's exciting for Buffalo. This time of year, I've never really seen this many people show up for a development camp. I'd look around when a shot went off the bar and in, people were clapping so I knew who shot the puck. It's … [Read more...] about Sabres re-energize fan base with No. 1 pick Dahlin
Samuelsson develops physical style for Sabres similar to father Kjell
'"When I was little, he taught me everything I knew," Mattias, 18, said during the Sabres development camp in June. "He's not as much of a coach anymore, he's more of a dad now, but he'll watch games and if he can give me a tip or a point somewhere he'll do that. I'm all-ears and he's my go-to guy when I've got a question."' … [Read more...] about Samuelsson develops physical style for Sabres similar to father Kjell
Sabres sign Dahlin to entry-level contract
'The defenseman appeared in his second professional season in 2017-18, posting 20 points (7+13) and tying for fourth among all SHL defensemen with seven goals in 41 games. Through two SHL seasons, he has totaled 23 points (8+15) in 67 regular-season games, adding eight points (4+4) in 20 postseason contests.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Dahlin to entry-level contract
Sabres greats Rob Ray, Rick Jeanneret honored in Belfast
'For those in attendance it was a chance to be up close and personal with the old heroes of Western New York, you could almost here “Mayyyy Dayyy” or “Top shelf where momma hides the cookies!” and especially, “Oh no, Rob Ray has dropped the gloves, here we gooo!”' … [Read more...] about Sabres greats Rob Ray, Rick Jeanneret honored in Belfast
Rick Jeanneret inducted into Bare Knuckle Boxing Hall of Fame
'Jeanneret, who is a Hockey Hall of Famer, earned another honor on Saturday as an honorary inductee into the Bare Knuckle Boxing Hall of Fame.' … [Read more...] about Rick Jeanneret inducted into Bare Knuckle Boxing Hall of Fame
Bare Knuckle Boxing HOF welcomes Class of 2018
'"[Burt] said 'I think you've called more bare knuckle boxing fights than anybody else has,'" said Jeanneret. "Hockey players don't fight with gloves on, so he's probably right."' … [Read more...] about Bare Knuckle Boxing HOF welcomes Class of 2018
Get your programs (and new jerseys), here: Eichel changing to No. 9
'Eichel, of course, has some new numbers in his bank account as well. His eight-year, $80-million contract extension signed last October the night before the season opener kicked in on Sunday.' … [Read more...] about Get your programs (and new jerseys), here: Eichel changing to No. 9
Sending your son off to the NHL: Dahlin's dad's perspective
'We’ve been talking about that in our family. Of course we will miss Rasmus, but we will try to come here as often as we can. We’re planning on flying over lots of times during the season. But at the same time, we’re also happy for Rasmus because he’s living his dream. To move to Buffalo and to play hockey here, we’re so happy for him. It’s what he wants to do.' … [Read more...] about Sending your son off to the NHL: Dahlin’s dad’s perspective
Jack Eichel switches jersey number after Evander Kane trade frees up No. 9
'The 21-year-old Eichel returns to the number he wore in college at Boston University where he won the Hobey Baker Award. He also wore No. 9 as the captain of Team USA in the World Junior Championships in 2015.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel switches jersey number after Evander Kane trade frees up No. 9
Sabres’ Jack Eichel switches to No. 9
'Believe it or not, Rick Martin, whose No. 7 is retired by the Sabres, wore 9 in 1973. The most popular Buffalo player to wear No. 9 regularly is probably Rick Dudley.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel switches to No. 9
Buffalo Sabres star Jack Eichel says he’s changing his jersey number
'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
Eichel changes his jersey number to 9
'“The opportunity opened up to switch and I felt it was the right time to make the change as I begin the next phase of my career as a Sabre.”' … [Read more...] about Eichel changes his jersey number to 9
New season, old number: Sabres Jack Eichel to wear No. 9 during 2018-2019 season
'Eichel is no stranger to wearing the No. 9. It was his jersey number while he played with Boston University.' … [Read more...] about New season, old number: Sabres Jack Eichel to wear No. 9 during 2018-2019 season