'Asplund was picked in the second round of the 2016 NHL draft by the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign prospect Asplund to entry level contract
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Sabres sign Asplund to entry-level contract
'Asplund (5'11", 176 lbs., 12/3/1997) posted career-high totals in goals (8) assists (20) and points (28) in 50 games during his third full season with Färjestad BK of the Swedish Hockey League in 2017-18. The Filipstad, Sweden native played in parts of four total SHL seasons, posting 62 points (20+42) in 170 career games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Asplund to entry-level contract
Report: Sharks re-sign Evander Kane, would owe Sabres first-round pick
'As a condition of the February trade that sent Kane from Buffalo to San Jose, the Sharks owe the Sabres their 2019 first-round pick if Kane re-signs with the Sharks. If the pending unrestricted free agent goes elsewhere, the Sharks would send a 2019 second-round selection to Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sharks re-sign Evander Kane, would owe Sabres first-round pick
Hockey: Going into the tank
'Some hailed the tanking method, which led to the drafting of Jack Eichel, as a good idea. Three seasons later, however, victories — and the playoffs — are still elusive.' … [Read more...] about Hockey: Going into the tank
Report: Sharks may have a deal to re-sign Evander Kane
'The Sabres traded Kane at the NHL Trade Deadline back in March to San Jose for winger Danny O'Regan and a conditional first round selection in 2019. The conditions for the pick to become a 2019 first rounder was either if the Sharks were to win the Stanley Cup or if Kane re-signs with the Sharks. San Jose was eliminated in the second round by the Vegas Golden Knights.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sharks may have a deal to re-sign Evander Kane
Report: Evander Kane agrees to new deal with Sharks
'According to Irfaan Gaffar, Kane and the Sharks have agreed to a new long-term contract extension. Kane, 26, was set to become an unrestricted free agent in July.' … [Read more...] about Report: Evander Kane agrees to new deal with Sharks
Sabres' Eichel on adding Dahlin: 'It would be great for our team, our city'
'"Obviously, it's tough to say that we're excited to have him because we haven't drafted him yet, but if we were to get a player named Rasmus Dahlin, I think it would be great for our team, our city," Eichel said by phone Monday. "After the season that we had, it was a tough one, and just trying to build that excitement again for next year. I think that's just another piece to … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel on adding Dahlin: ‘It would be great for our team, our city’
Eichel, Kaleta, Sabres reflect on courage of 10-year-old Sebastian Bradley
'"His love for the team and his love for the organization was awesome," center Jack Eichel said by phone Monday. "He knew all the players. He knew everyone's position, everyone's stats."' … [Read more...] about Eichel, Kaleta, Sabres reflect on courage of 10-year-old Sebastian Bradley
Sabres' Matt Moulson sells Amherst home for $1.1 million
'Moulson and his wife, Alicia, sold the home on Brice Landing Court to Dr. Nathaniel P. Billings, an emergency medicine specialist affiliated with Catholic Health System, and Dr. Alyssa Shon, an infectious disease and HIV specialist with Erie County Medical Center. County records show the transaction closed Monday afternoon.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Matt Moulson sells Amherst home for $1.1 million
Coach: Sabres’ Lawrence Pilut aggressive, talented defenseman
'“He’s giving 100 percent in everything he does,” Lindbom told the Times Herald over a Skype conversation Monday from Sweden. “It doesn’t matter if it’s outside the rink or on the rink. Sometimes, to get to the next level you have to sort out on the ice what to do to make your effort the best. I mean, you can’t be in both ends at the same time.' … [Read more...] about Coach: Sabres’ Lawrence Pilut aggressive, talented defenseman
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks 2018-19 home opener set for October 5 (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
NHL Draft 2018: How Rasmus Dahlin can fit Sabres, fast-track league's slowest rebuild
'If Housley wants to maximize Dahlin’s puck effectiveness, he should consider giving Dahlin the lion’s share of offensive-zone starts (oZS). In other words, most of the draws taking place in the opposing zone should have Dahlin on the ice. This tactic is common for a coach with a gifted defenseman because it not only increases the likelihood of a quality scoring chance, but … [Read more...] about NHL Draft 2018: How Rasmus Dahlin can fit Sabres, fast-track league’s slowest rebuild
Inside the Sabres: Shot mentality got shot full of holes
'Buffalo's overall shooting percentage this season was 7.7 percent. Of the 763 seasons put together by NHL teams since 1990, that ranks 745th.' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: Shot mentality got shot full of holes
Inside the NHL: What's happened to home cooking in the playoffs?
'One thing teams no longer have at home is the advantage of quirkiness. Arenas are all mostly the same now, with no smaller rinks like we used to see at The Aud or Boston Garden. No penalty box next to the home bench. No wild boards or glass that teams know every bounce of and leaves visitors confounded. No tiny visiting locker rooms. Not even the much-ballyhooed last change … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: What’s happened to home cooking in the playoffs?
Sabres to play Hockeyville preseason game in Clinton
'The Central New York town won the right to host an exhibition contest and $150,000 in rink upgrades for Clinton Arena after compiling the most votes online.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to play Hockeyville preseason game in Clinton