'“I love to be the annoying guy, annoying rat. I love getting under guys' skin," Pekar said. "I know a lot of people don’t like him, but it’s my game. I’m not a super-skilled guy that just can dangle all over five guys and score a goal. In order to create some offense, I got to play like that.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Pekar enjoys being a rat against Mittelstadt
Archives for 2018
Inside the NHL: As clock hits July 1, bell may toll for O'Reilly
'The Sabres were to pay O'Reilly's $7.5 million signing bonus at midnight Saturday as the clock strikes July 1. Now we see what that means in terms of a potential deal.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: As clock hits July 1, bell may toll for O’Reilly
Rasmus Dahlin’s presence ‘inspiring,’ offers hope to Sabres
'“It was inspiring, very inspiring,” Sabres assistant general manager Randy Sexton said of seeing Dahlin on the ice. “He’s a special player and he’s a special person. That’s why we were all so fortunate to have him with us. Our fans are going to see him play for a long time to come. I don’t have a better word than special.”' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin’s presence ‘inspiring,’ offers hope to Sabres
Sabres prospects Matej Pekar, Casey Mittelstadt battle on ice
'“It’s way more fun when you see Casey getting pissed at you,” he said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospects Matej Pekar, Casey Mittelstadt battle on ice
Dahlin shows he’s no fluke during Sabres prospects camp
'“You can definitely see as a young man playing in the Swedish men’s league how that experience has really matured him,” Pegula said. “You can see the benefits of that as he’s handled the press, as he’s handled the combine, the world juniors and the draft. So he’s been exceptional in all those areas.”' … [Read more...] about Dahlin shows he’s no fluke during Sabres prospects camp
AP source: Blues goalie Hutton expected to sign with Sabres
'The person tells The Associated Press that the two sides are close to having the framework of a deal in place after Hutton visited Buffalo this week. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Saturday because agreements cannot be announced until the signing period begins.' … [Read more...] about AP source: Blues goalie Hutton expected to sign with Sabres
The Sabres wrap up development camp
'HarborCenter was packed for the four days of camp and Mittelstadt appreciated it, “It was a blast, it was super cool to see all the fans out there and how loud they were and it’s cool to see how much they really know the game of hockey and how much they really enjoy it.”' … [Read more...] about The Sabres wrap up development camp
5 Observations from Buffalo Sabres development camp
'All eyes were on 2018 No. 1 pick Rasmus Dahlin but 2017 top pick Casey Mittelstadt stole the show.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations from Buffalo Sabres development camp
Mittelstadt powers "Team Martin" to victory at French Connection Tournament
'After four days of refining and developing their skills, the focus of the conversation from the Sabres front office remains changing the culture within the organization and bringing in quality players both on and off the ice. And. that of course starts with number one overall pick Rasmus Dahlin.' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt powers “Team Martin” to victory at French Connection Tournament
On and off the ice, Dahlin inspired at development camp
'"He literally floats around out there," said forward Casey Mittelstadt, a prospect who exhibits his own jaw-dropping skills. "It doesn't look like he's trying at all and he's gliding by guys. It was pretty cool."' … [Read more...] about On and off the ice, Dahlin inspired at development camp
Pekar, Mittelstadt among standouts at French Connection Tournament
'It was the kind of day one would expect from Mittelstadt, a player expected to be on Buffalo's NHL roster next season. Mittelstadt smiled at the prospect of having a guy like Pekar playing there alongside him one day.' … [Read more...] about Pekar, Mittelstadt among standouts at French Connection Tournament
Sabres development camp has Swedish flair
'"It's always easier when you have a couple guys you know from the country," Pilut said. "You've got to get used to everything. It's all new for me to come over here and play on the smaller ice surface."' … [Read more...] about Sabres development camp has Swedish flair
Go to the video for a Daily Dose of Dahlin: The No. 1 pick gets physical
'Most of these workouts are pretty mundane, simple skating and stickhandling drills. Things got much more interesting during a 3-on-3 drill played in the neutral zone. Dahlin didn't do much on some shifts but he provided the highlight of the day in the middle. The victim was third-round pick Matej Pekar.' … [Read more...] about Go to the video for a Daily Dose of Dahlin: The No. 1 pick gets physical
Sabres' Will Borgen enters first pro season with wealth of experience
'"I got a little better every year," Borgen said. "My freshman year, I got to be with a lot of older players. We had a really good team. We were No. 1, No. 2 in the standings all year so I got to play with a lot of really good players. ... From there on I just got more confidence."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Will Borgen enters first pro season with wealth of experience
Sabres poised to sign Carter Hutton when free agency opens
'It's expected to be a three-year deal, pegged by NHL sources in the neighborhood of $10 million to $11 million.' … [Read more...] about Sabres poised to sign Carter Hutton when free agency opens