Sabres prospect Victor Olofsson glad he waited to come to North America (Buffalo News) Amerks look to carry momentum into week three (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Archives for 2018
Sweep of Vegas would be another sign of Sabres' improving fortunes
'"This is going to be a tough test for us for sure," captain Jack Eichel said after practice in the Knights' castle here Monday. "We know they're coming off a road trip where they played a lot of good hockey and didn't get as many points as they wanted. Now they're back in this building, where they really like it and play well. They start fast here. It's an awesome atmosphere … [Read more...] about Sweep of Vegas would be another sign of Sabres’ improving fortunes
Sabres Notebook: Dahlin stoked for his first NHL rematch
'"My brother watched the game but my mom was asleep," Dahlin said of his 20-year-old sibling, Felix. "And I think my dad woke up when I scored because my brother cheered pretty loud."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Dahlin stoked for his first NHL rematch
Tuesday's Vegas Coverage
Game Day: Golden Knights host Sabres to open 5-game homestand (Las Vegas Review Journal) Long road trip behind them, Golden Knights host Sabres (The Sports Xchange) Sabres at Golden Knights preview (NHL.com) Morning Skate Report: October 16, 2018 (VegasGoldenKnights.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Vegas Coverage
NHL: Eichel, Sabres appear to be done battling for the cellar
'The defense for the Sabres used to be described as inept, at best. Now with talented first-overall pick Rasmus Dahlin in the fold, the incumbent defensemen for the Sabres can play more freely. This is most true with Rasmus Ristolainen, who was relied upon to be the anchor of the Sabres’ defense while also providing all the offense from the blue line. It was simply too much to … [Read more...] about NHL: Eichel, Sabres appear to be done battling for the cellar
'Let's flow': Breaking down Ullmark's first career shutout
'"The biggest thing we work on is footwork, so you feel like you're confident on your edges," Allen said. "That's the biggest thing for a goaltender. Your base is your feet. If you feel like you're confident and your sharp on your edges, then your natural instincts take over.' … [Read more...] about ‘Let’s flow’: Breaking down Ullmark’s first career shutout
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Olofsson named AHL Player of the Week (WGR-AM) Amerks forward Victor Olofsson named player of the week (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
Memorable mileposts mark start of Sabres' trip
'Through five games, Dahlin has become progressively more daring about getting into the play. His confidence is clearly growing about starting the rush or joining in when it's already in motion. If he's conservatively looming back at the blueline on this play, for instance, there's no chance to score.' … [Read more...] about Memorable mileposts mark start of Sabres’ trip
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Olofsson gets another winner, in OT, as Amerks win their third (Buffalo News) Rochester controls third, tops Sound Tigers in OT (Connecticut Post) Olofsson delivers game-winner for second straight night as Amerks tame Sound Tigers in overtime (Amerks.com) Amerks Top Sound Tigers in Overtime, 3-2 (SoundTigers.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage
Rasmus Dahlin's first NHL goal thrills Sabres, sparks victory
'"It's one of those things that you'll never forget as a young player coming into the NHL," coach Phil Housley said after the 3-0 win over the Arizona Coyotes in Gila River Arena. "You always know when you scored your first career goal in the NHL so I was really happy for him."' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin’s first NHL goal thrills Sabres, sparks victory
Sabres Notebook: A road trip this long is not the norm
'"Just getting off to a good start on your first game, because of the long flight and the circumstances going on the road, is always critical," Housley said prior to the game. "We'd like to kick off this road trip with a win. That sort of sets the stage for the rest of the trip."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: A road trip this long is not the norm
The Wraparound: Sabres 3, Coyotes 0
'Dahlin is the youngest defenseman to score a goal in the NHL in 23 years. Boston's Kyle McLaren was 18 years, 130 days when he scored for the Bruins on Oct, 26, 1995.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 3, Coyotes 0
Sabres rookie Rasmus Dahlin scores first NHL goal
'At 18 years and 175 days, Dahlin was the second-youngest player in Sabres history to record a point, trailing only center Pierre Turgeon, who was 18 years and 44 days when he had an assist on Oct. 11, 1987 against the Washington Capitals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Rasmus Dahlin scores first NHL goal
Sunday's Arizona Coverage
Arizona Coyotes fall back into scoring drought in loss to Buffalo Sabres (Arizona Republic) Arizona Coyotes shut out again despite continued shot advantage (KMVP-FM) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Arizona Coverage
Top pick Dahlin scores first goal, Sabres beat Coyotes 3-0
'“It was sweet,” Ullmark said of his shutout. “I didn’t have to fight much to see the puck, so all credit to the guys for helping out.”' … [Read more...] about Top pick Dahlin scores first goal, Sabres beat Coyotes 3-0