'“Like, if you didn’t know … you’d be like, ‘Wow … this guy is a first-line center. That’s where he’ll play at in the NHL.’”' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin has opportunity to become one of Sabres’ greats
Archives for 2018
2018-19 Sabres schedule features early home stand, long January break
'The Sabres’ bye week coincides with the NHL All-Star break, so after their Jan. 18 game in Vancouver, they don’t play again until Jan. 29 in Columbus.' … [Read more...] about 2018-19 Sabres schedule features early home stand, long January break
Prep Sports Awards: Buffalo Sabre Jake McCabe tells local athletes to never lose sight of ultimate goals
'Overcoming disappointment was one of McCabe’s main messages to the high school athletes honored at the Prep Sports Awards on Thursday. “You’re going to have disappointments,” he said. “Don’t lose sight of your ultimate goal. Don’t doubt yourself.”' … [Read more...] about Prep Sports Awards: Buffalo Sabre Jake McCabe tells local athletes to never lose sight of ultimate goals
Commentary: Eichel’s days as face of Sabres are numbered
'While Eichel will continue to be loved by the fan base, his presence alone has not translated into success for the team on the ice. If the win totals increase with the addition of Dahlin into the lineup, it is likely to assume that he will take up the mantle of being the face of the franchise.' … [Read more...] about Commentary: Eichel’s days as face of Sabres are numbered
Dahlin is ready to finally be drafted into the NHL
'Dahlin has visited the city of Buffalo twice since last December and it seems to have made an impression on him, “It was awesome when I was there for the combine. They have great fans, it’s a great city, it’s a small city and I come from a small city, so it’s perfect for me, so we will see what is happening tomorrow.”' … [Read more...] about Dahlin is ready to finally be drafted into the NHL
Bodin: Dahlin was a revelation
'"I just remember the first few times seeing him in the SHL as a 16-year-old doing things that you don't see anyone do as a defenseman. Here's a defenseman who dekes the opposing players, goes end-to-end and scores these Bobby Orr goals basically. You don't see that, and I've never seen that covering hockey in my years. It was a revelation, to me, as to the way he played the … [Read more...] about Bodin: Dahlin was a revelation
Report: Sabres expected to let Robin Lehner become UFA
'Lehner has been the Sabres primary goaltender for the past three seasons, with a 42-61-22 record with a 2.77 goals against average and .917 save percentage in 133 starts for Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres expected to let Robin Lehner become UFA
Would Max Pacioretty be a good fit with the Sabres?
'One stat that could indicate that Pacioretty is poised for a bounce back season is shot percentage. Last season he was firing at 8%, the lowest since his second year in the league. Pacioretty's average shot percentage for his career is 11%. Now maybe he never gets back to the rate he was once scoring at. Matt Moulson had a 14% shot percentage with the Islanders. From age 30 on … [Read more...] about Would Max Pacioretty be a good fit with the Sabres?
Sabres 2018-19 schedule has been released
'-The Sabres will be very quick with the Western Conference champion Vegas Golden Knights, hosting them on October 8th, then closing their season series the next week on October 16th.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 2018-19 schedule has been released
Buffalo already feels like home for Rasmus Dahlin
'"It was awesome when we were there for the combine," Dahlin said in Dallas on Thursday. "Like I said, they have great fans and it's a great city. It's a small city and I come from a small city so, yeah, it's perfect in Buffalo, so we'll see what's happening tomorrow."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo already feels like home for Rasmus Dahlin
Report: Sabres parting ways with Robin Lehner
'The writing was on the wall for a long time.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres parting ways with Robin Lehner
Sabres release 2018-2019 schedule
'Layoff length: 10 days in January (bye week runs into the NHL All-Star Break)' … [Read more...] about Sabres release 2018-2019 schedule
Report: Sabres not expected to extend qualifying offer to Robin Lehner
'According to TSN's Bob McKenzie, the team will not extend a qualifying offer to Lehner, who posted 14-26-9 record this past season with Buffalo as the Sabres won a franchise worst 11 home games and finished last in the NHL standings.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres not expected to extend qualifying offer to Robin Lehner
Sabres release 2018-2019 schedule
'The Sabres open the season with a four game homestand which includes showdowns with the Rangers, Golden Knights and Avalanche.' … [Read more...] about Sabres release 2018-2019 schedule
Dahlin continues to take draft process one step at a time
'"It feels crazy to be here actually," he said. "I can't believe it. Sometime in the near future I'll stop and think [about] what I am going through but I'm just trying to enjoy this time as much as I can."' … [Read more...] about Dahlin continues to take draft process one step at a time