'Welcome to Buffalo @rasmusdahlin00! Can’t wait to watch you play, wings on me later this summer. #LetsGoBuffalo.' … [Read more...] about Josh Allen welcomes Rasmus Dahlin to Buffalo — with wings
Archives for 2018
Selection by Sabres emotional for Rasmus Dahlin
'Drafting Dahlin instantly transforms a once-proud team that has become a laughingstock in recent seasons. For the next 10 or even 15 years, the Sabres will likely possess one of the NHL’s top defensemen.' … [Read more...] about Selection by Sabres emotional for Rasmus Dahlin
Sabres in market for goalie after letting loose Robin Lehner
'The Sabres clearly have reservations about Ullmark, who struggled during the AHL playoffs, posting a ghastly 5.50 goals-against average and an .800 save percentage in three April outings.' … [Read more...] about Sabres in market for goalie after letting loose Robin Lehner
Swede surprise for Dahlin
'Sportsnet greeted him with a video clip from Mats Sundin, the only other Swede to go first overall, in 1989. “Welcome to the NHL,” Sundin said in two languages. “We are No. 1”.' … [Read more...] about Swede surprise for Dahlin
GM: Sabres parting ways with starting goalie Robin Lehner
'Botterill calls it a “difficult decision” in saying the team has informed Lehner he’s not coming back. He spoke to reporters Friday in Dallas, hours before the Sabres open the NHL draft with the No. 1 pick.' … [Read more...] about GM: Sabres parting ways with starting goalie Robin Lehner
NHL Draft 2018: Buffalo Sabres select Rasmus Dahlin from Sweden with first overall pick
'Dahlin has drawn comparisons to another Swedish defenseman: Nicklas Lidstrom. Comparisons to a Hall-of-Famer and one of the best defensemen of all time without playing a game are, as always, premature, but Dahlin has earned the hype with his outstanding play in Sweden. Lidstrom himself compared Dahlin's skating ability to Rangers legendary defenseman Brian Leetch. A terrific … [Read more...] about NHL Draft 2018: Buffalo Sabres select Rasmus Dahlin from Sweden with first overall pick
NHL Draft 2018: Sabres select defenseman Rasmus Dahlin with No. 1 pick
'Dahlin widely was considered the best prospect available in the 2018 class. The Sabres are hopeful he can develop into a franchise building block.' … [Read more...] about NHL Draft 2018: Sabres select defenseman Rasmus Dahlin with No. 1 pick
NHL Draft 2018: Buffalo-bound Rasmus Dahlin, family find familiar comforts amid hype
'“I think it’s important to be there like an everyday thing, that he can focus on hockey, what he’s supposed to do, and I can focus on the rest,” Asa said. “So just help him out to have a good time and focus what he’s there for.”' … [Read more...] about NHL Draft 2018: Buffalo-bound Rasmus Dahlin, family find familiar comforts amid hype
Dahlin selected No. 1 by Sabres at NHL Draft
'"I have many emotions right now in my body; I'm trying to enjoy every second," Dahlin said.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin selected No. 1 by Sabres at NHL Draft
Dahlin has 'amazing' night as No. 1 pick by Sabres in 2018 NHL Draft
'When Sabres general manager Jason Botterill called his name, Dahlin hid a slight smile behind his right hand. He turned to his left and hugged his brother, Felix, 20, whose hockey career ended because of arthritis. He hugged his sister, Ella, 13, his father and his mother, Asa.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin has ‘amazing’ night as No. 1 pick by Sabres in 2018 NHL Draft
Sabres take Dahlin with the first overall pick
'Dahlin will be in Buffalo for development camp, which begins on Wednesday, June 27 at HarborCenter and runs through Saturday, June 30. The first three days of camp will be free and open to the public. Saturday's 3-on-3 tournament is only open to season ticket holders.' … [Read more...] about Sabres take Dahlin with the first overall pick
Sabres' Dahlin couldn't be happier that he's coming to Buffalo
'The fans are what makes this city so great. Dahlin wants to meet you guys, “They are great fans. I heard so many great things about them. Like they love hockey in that city and I can see that, when they come to me, they know me and I don’t even play in the NHL. So they probably love hockey.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dahlin couldn’t be happier that he’s coming to Buffalo
Sabres' Botterill says they're letting Robin Lehner go
'Ullmark is going to get the first chance to take over for Lehner. Botterill said, “We want to give him that opportunity, but you have to have expectations. It’s the same thing where we’re very excited about the selection we’re going to make today, but you have to understand that there’s a growing process here. We think Linus is ready for the next challenge here, but to hand … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Botterill says they’re letting Robin Lehner go
Home Swede Home - Sabres take Rasmus Dahlin with No. 1 pick
'Dahlin, 18, has been called one of the most polished defensive prospects in years, if not decades. The Swedish standout first burst onto the scene as a 16-year-old, becoming the youngest player to appear in the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships for Sweden.' … [Read more...] about Home Swede Home – Sabres take Rasmus Dahlin with No. 1 pick
Sabres' Dahlin ready to call Buffalo home
'"It's been a long wait and you can't really plan anything but finally today I can plan my future and I love to call my new town Buffalo."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dahlin ready to call Buffalo home