'Dahlin is a future star in the league and will play in a market that produces some of the network's best local ratings. His English is already fine for television, as he did numerous interviews at the Combine and in D.C., including a live one at the final with NHL Network. Another bad call by NBC, which makes plenty of them at times with its hockey coverage.' … [Read more...] about ‘All in for Dahlin’ is a cool slogan, but … it’s wrong
Archives for 2018
Sabres will hold outdoor viewing party for NHL Draft
'Sabres alumni will be on hand to sign autographs, and there will be numerous family-friendly activities. NHL Network will stage a mock television set and an inflatable hockey shot game, balloon and air-brush tattoo artists will be present, and DJ Milk will serve as the emcee.' … [Read more...] about Sabres will hold outdoor viewing party for NHL Draft
Does Zach Bogosian have a future with the Sabres?
'Bogosian came to Buffalo along with Evander Kane in the Myers deal. The problem with the 27-year-old defenseman is he’s only been healthy in one season and that was way back with Atlanta in 2009-10 when he only missed one game.' … [Read more...] about Does Zach Bogosian have a future with the Sabres?
Canadiens, Canucks and Hurricanes linked to O'Reilly
'As for Carolina, there have been many speculations that the two franchises could work out a "1-for-1" type-swap, centered around O'Reilly and 'Canes Jeff Skinner, or one of their defenseman (Justin Falk, Noah Hanifin, Jaccob Slavin).' … [Read more...] about Canadiens, Canucks and Hurricanes linked to O’Reilly
Four Players the Sabres could target in the 2nd round of NHL Draft
'There’s plenty of debate about where Jack Drury could fall in the draft – early 2nd ,late 2nd round or even early 3rd. But, how awesome would it be to have another Drury on the Sabres in the future?' … [Read more...] about Four Players the Sabres could target in the 2nd round of NHL Draft
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Stevens found his 'calling' with the Amerks (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
Inside the NHL: Sabres' Botterill should use caution on trading Ryan O'Reilly
'All O'Reilly is desperate for is a winning situation. Fans and media routinely crush players for speaking in cliches so now we're all going to turn around and demand O'Reilly's walking papers for being honest? The Sabres were a 62-point embarrassment in the season that just ended. How will trading O'Reilly make them better?' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Sabres’ Botterill should use caution on trading Ryan O’Reilly
Never too early for '18-'19 odds: Lightning early Cup choice, Sabres are 66-1
'The Sabres are No. 26 at 66/1, while Ottawa is last at 100/1, a number you would imagine would go up even more if the Senators trade Erik Karlsson this offseason.' … [Read more...] about Never too early for ’18-’19 odds: Lightning early Cup choice, Sabres are 66-1
Greeley sheds some light on the Sabres' European signings this offseason
'"The league hasn't gotten easier, but I think it has gotten younger. With that, I think these younger defensemen are coming in, and speed is probably a bigger part of the game than it was 5-10 years ago because there's a little bit more space to use your speed. I think that while it's a difficult adjustment for all young players, I do think the young players and their speed … [Read more...] about Greeley sheds some light on the Sabres’ European signings this offseason
Bove: Another way too early Sabres roster projection
'O'Reilly is an important piece to the Sabres roster but in a few years he may end up being the No. 3 center on the roster. While that would be a great problem to have, not many teams would be thrilled paying their third center more than $7 million per season, especially with such big holes at other parts of the roster.' … [Read more...] about Bove: Another way too early Sabres roster projection
Top NHL prospect Rasmus Dahlin remains focused ahead of draft
'“Everything looks so easy when he is out there,” Dahlin said of Backstrom. “So calm with the puck, and he makes some sick passes and is, like, a very sick player.”' … [Read more...] about Top NHL prospect Rasmus Dahlin remains focused ahead of draft
Shannon: O'Reilly trade rumors are real
'"Well, they're real. It's not something that somebody made up and sat in their basement and it just started to spread," Shannon said with Howard Simon and Jeremy White on Thursday. "It's one of those ones where whether his comments at the end of the season were a factor or not, I wonder what the new leadership (Phil Housley and Jason Botterill) feel about O'Reilly as a … [Read more...] about Shannon: O’Reilly trade rumors are real
Off-Season Watch: The price for O'Reilly
'“But for Botterill to move out Ryan O’Reilly, he’s going to need several pieces. And if it’s around draft time, you know what it’s going to be: It’s going to be likely a young NHL player or a prospect, a high draft pick, and maybe something else on top of that.”' … [Read more...] about Off-Season Watch: The price for O’Reilly
O'Reilly trade speculation reaching a national level
'“It’s starting to feel like it’s more likely now than not likely,” TSN insider Darren Dreger said on TSN 1040 in Vancouver on Tuesday. "There's so many teams that are looking for versatile forwards. In his case, he can obviously play center, he can play the wing. He's a good character guy, he's got a high level of compete. It makes you wonder why Buffalo would want to part … [Read more...] about O’Reilly trade speculation reaching a national level
Draft notebook: Swedish prospects benefit from pro experience
'"What happens with these young players is they get to practice and attend training camps and train with the pro teams, with the men's team, but they don't necessarily get the ice time, get the playing minutes," Marr said. "So, they're in a professional mode, yet they're not a pro yet.' … [Read more...] about Draft notebook: Swedish prospects benefit from pro experience