'"[Dahlin] knows when to go and when not to go, and those things are hard to teach; his instincts are amazing," said coach Chris Taylor, who coaches Buffalo's American Hockey League affiliate in Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin impresses in debut, scores twice for Sabres
Archives for September 2018
Dahlin scores pair of goals in Prospects Challenge win over Devils
'Evidently, the fans wanted to see him score, too. Dahlin went on to find the back of the net twice and tallied an assist in Buffalo's 6-4 win over New Jersey. Each time he scored, a crescendo of cheers rang from the crowd as he led his teammates back toward the bench.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin scores pair of goals in Prospects Challenge win over Devils
Nylander looking to make most of opportunity at Prospects Challenge
'"This is going to be my third rookie camp so of course I feel like I've done it before and I'm trying to be a leader for the other guys like Dahlin and other guys who are young here," he said. "Just show everything on the ice and try to work as hard as possible."' … [Read more...] about Nylander looking to make most of opportunity at Prospects Challenge
Sabres fans get first look at 'different' Rasmus Dahlin on Friday night
'Mittelstadt is obviously a shoo-in for the big club while Thompson and Olofsson have a shot come training camp, which begins next week. They get their first chance at making a good impression before their veteran counterparts.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fans get first look at ‘different’ Rasmus Dahlin on Friday night
Complete Sabres promo schedule: giveaways, theme nights and more
'The team announced its promotional schedule for the year Thursday and it includes t-shirts, koozies and bobbleheads.' … [Read more...] about Complete Sabres promo schedule: giveaways, theme nights and more
Excitement accompanies Rasmus Dahlin’s Sabres debut
'“It’s not just we’re watching him; we’re watching everybody,” Taylor said after the Sabres prepared for the New Jersey Devils. “We got a lot of great talent in this organization stepping up and putting pressure on other guys."' … [Read more...] about Excitement accompanies Rasmus Dahlin’s Sabres debut
How to get free tickets for Kraft Hockeyville NHL game at Clinton Arena
'A little less than 400 tickets will be distributed. A majority of the tickets will go to Clinton Arena's youth programs and almost 30 percent will be given to the public.' … [Read more...] about How to get free tickets for Kraft Hockeyville NHL game at Clinton Arena
Tickets available for NHL preseason game at Clinton Arena
'There are two dates to fill out a ballot at Clinton Arena: noon to 4 p.m. Sunday and 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Tickets available for NHL preseason game at Clinton Arena
Skinner-Eichel combination key to unlocking Sabres’ playoff hopes
'The Sabres desperately need their top line to be consistent and a regular driver of offence to get them over the hump. Starting with a star talent like Eichel is a good position to be in, but not every skater can pair with a player on that level — sometimes others just can’t keep up with the pace, as we’ve seen with previous Eichel linemates.' … [Read more...] about Skinner-Eichel combination key to unlocking Sabres’ playoff hopes
Dahlin to play first games as a Sabre at Prospects Challenge
'Expectations for Dahlin will be high, as is the case with any No. 1 pick, but he's kept the same approach he had when he was fielding questions about being labeled a "generational talent" in the months leading up to the draft.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin to play first games as a Sabre at Prospects Challenge
Sabres announce 2018-19 giveaways, promotional schedule
'This season, the team will host 12 giveaway nights, 24 promotional nights and three theme nights.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2018-19 giveaways, promotional schedule
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks' Taylor happy with how Nylander has worked this summer (WGR-AM) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
Skinner hits town, hits ice with new Sabres teammates
'Skinner and former Stanley Cup champion Conor Sheary, acquired from Pittsburgh, give the Sabres immediate credibility on the wing that they were sorely lacking last season. It's safe to say Skinner is getting penciled directly in on the left side of Jack Eichel's top line.' … [Read more...] about Skinner hits town, hits ice with new Sabres teammates
Sabres could have special rookie class
'“You don’t see that very often,” Okposo said of the deep rookie class. “But that’s the way the league’s going. You see how kind of what Toronto’s done the last few years and some of these teams with younger guys that are really taking the bull by the horns and just playing well.' … [Read more...] about Sabres could have special rookie class
Dahlin set to take ice for Sabres in Prospects Challenge
'"I'm just so motivated to win hockey games so I'll bring everything I can to this team and try to win hockey games," Dahlin said in June just before the start of Buffalo's development camp, his first time on the ice as a member of the Sabres. "That's what I think about."' … [Read more...] about Dahlin set to take ice for Sabres in Prospects Challenge