'That's not the offensive production of a No. 8 overall draft pick. His speed was average. His passing was erratic, sometimes hitting players in stride and also missing wide-open defensemen at the point. He collected a rebound during the first period of Game 2, spun away from a defender then fanned on an open shot that went way wide. He continually failed to handle passes up … [Read more...] about Alex Nylander fails to inspire with Sabres watching
Archives for 2018
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Sean Malone's stock rises for Amerks; Smith, Guhle struggle (Buffalo News) Sabres prospect Hudson Fasching ends season struggling with Amerks (Olean Times Herald) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
Reason To Be Optimistic In Buffalo?
'Whatever may come of Saturday night, Botterill appears to be steering his ship, slowly put surely, out of the maelstrom of the past five years.' … [Read more...] about Reason To Be Optimistic In Buffalo?
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks' season ends with tears, pain (Buffalo News) Amerks' Nathan Paetsch refuses to let mistakes define him (Buffalo News) Fair or not, Ullmark's playoff performance leaves Sabres' brass with a lot to think about (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Photo gallery (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks goalie Linus Ullmark emotional after season-ending loss (Olean Times … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres sign 2014 draftee Olofsson to two-year deal
'Olofsson, 22, was a seventh-round pick of the Sabres in 2014 whose stock has grown with his performances overseas. He had a league-high 27 goals in 50 games this season and had a career-high 43 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign 2014 draftee Olofsson to two-year deal
Inside the NHL: What golden lessons can be taken from the success of Vegas?
'So without cap issues, what did the Knights do to get good fast? Certainly they finagled the expansion draft with some teams (raise your hands, Florida, Minnesota, St. Louis and Anaheim). But McPhee's team is following the current blueprint of speed, speed and more speed. Heavy hockey is over, as evidenced by the first-round sweeps of Los Angeles and Anaheim. The Kings, in … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: What golden lessons can be taken from the success of Vegas?
Sabres sign prospect Victor Olofsson to entry-level contract
'Olofsson scored 27 goals and 43 points in 50 games during his career-best campaign with Frölunda HC.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign prospect Victor Olofsson to entry-level contract
Olofsson writes NHL contract
'On Tuesday night, the message came from Buffalo Sabres. Then the club went out with the news that Victor Olofsson signed a two-year contract with the club.' … [Read more...] about Olofsson writes NHL contract
After the success season - the shooting king Victor Olofsson ready for the NHL club
'In Saber's organization, Olofsson has previously been friends from Modo, Linus Ullmark and Daniel Muzito-Bagenda.' … [Read more...] about After the success season – the shooting king Victor Olofsson ready for the NHL club
Sabres sign Olofsson, who led Swedish league with 27 goals
'Olofsson was selected by the Sabres in the seventh round of the 2014 draft. The forward has spent the past three seasons in the SHL, collecting 50 goals and 49 assists in 150 regular-season games. Overall, Olofsson had 60 goals and 117 points in 200 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Olofsson, who led Swedish league with 27 goals
The Sabres sign Olofsson
'Olofsson might be considered a late bloomer as he only had nine goals in 51 games last season playing for the same team and in the same league.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres sign Olofsson
Sabres sign Swedish standout Victor Olofsson
'While this is a nice addition to a Sabres organization that desperately needs scorers, it’s not a shocking move. Earlier this month, Sabres GM Jason Botterill said he was hopeful both Olofsson and Rasmus Asplund would head overseas and play in either Buffalo or Rochester next season. One down, one to go.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Swedish standout Victor Olofsson
"May Day!": 25th anniversary of iconic call
'It's hard to believe it was 25 years ago when Rick Jeanneret made that memorable call following Brad May's goal.' … [Read more...] about “May Day!”: 25th anniversary of iconic call
Sabres sign Victor Olofsson
'Olofsson (5'11", 173 lbs., 7/18/1995) recently completed his second season with Frölunda HC of the Swedish Hockey League, where he posted a career-best 43 points, including a league-high 27 goals in 50 regular-season games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Victor Olofsson
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks defenseman MacWilliam gets three-game suspension (Buffalo News) Syracuse Crunch will change goalies for Game 3 of playoff series vs. Rochester (Syracuse Post Standard) AHL suspends Rochester Amerks defenseman for rest of Syracuse Crunch series (Syracuse Post Standard) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage