'So what can Sabres fans expect moving forward? Probably somewhere between the "bad" Reinhart at the beginning of the season and the "great" Reinhart that finished the season. Do I think Reinhart will ever be a 70 or 80 point guy in the league? Probably not, but players who can consistently score 50 or 60 points a season are incredibly valuable.' … [Read more...] about Bove: Two-year deal for Reinhart makes sense for both sides
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Sabres, Reinhart agree to two-year contract
'The Buffalo Sabres and Sam Reinhart have agreed to a two-year bridge deal worth an average annual value of $3.65 million, the team announced on Wednesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Reinhart agree to two-year contract
Sabres sign Reinhart to 2-year deal
'Reinhart (6'1", 192 lbs., 11/6/1995) established new career highs in games played (82), goals (25), points (50), power-play goals (12) and power-play points (21) during his third full professional season in 2017-18. In his last 38 games of the campaign, the forward recorded 37 points (18+19), and his 20 goals in the 2018 calendar year tied him for 12th in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Reinhart to 2-year deal
The wraparound: Sabres earn second straight preseason win
'"I think everyone came into this with a little bit of optimism," said Evan Rodrigues, the only Sabre to play in both preseason games. "I think a big thing is that it shows if you do the right things it will lead to success. Everyone's confidence is continuing to build. It's showing the systems work if we all buy in and do our job. At the same time, it's only preseason. It's … [Read more...] about The wraparound: Sabres earn second straight preseason win
Mike Harrington: Dahlin nervous? Not for long
'Said center Casey Mittelstadt: "I've been seeing him for a while now. He just makes everything look so effortless."' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Dahlin nervous? Not for long
Sabres Game Day: Injury list grows, Dahlin debuts, Eichel ready to play
'On Sheary: "Just in the first day, he took a hit the wrong way. We're making sure that we stay on top of that but right now it's week to week," Housley said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Game Day: Injury list grows, Dahlin debuts, Eichel ready to play
Sabres rookie Rasmus Dahlin calms nerves, looks strong in debut
'Dahlin looked comfortable most of the night, skating 21 minutes, 32 seconds over 25 shifts, mostly beside partner Jake McCabe. Dahlin also played on the power play, manning a point beside Jack Eichel, and killed penalties. At one point, Dahlin juked Dominik Simon with a nifty move few players could pull off.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Rasmus Dahlin calms nerves, looks strong in debut
Sabres forwards Conor Sheary, Sean Malone out with injuries
'Center Sean Malone will miss six weeks after injuring his knee in Monday’s 4-1 exhibition win in Columbus.' … [Read more...] about Sabres forwards Conor Sheary, Sean Malone out with injuries
Wednesday's Pittsburgh Coverage
Casey DeSmith shines in Penguins preseason opener, but Sabres pull out 3-2 victory (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Even in exhibition games, fighting on the decline for Penguins, NHL (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Penguins newcomer Juuso Riikola makes another good impression (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Penguins notebook: Goalie Casey DeSmith solid in preseason opener (Pittsburgh … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
There's hope in Buffalo — and this time, it might be justified
'Sure, there are question marks about whether the defence can hold up and how Hutton will fare now that he has to handle a starting goalie’s workload. And then there’s Sam Reinhart’s contract negotiation to worry about, as well as an unfortunate pre-season injury to Sheary. But at least the players on Buffalo’s top-two lines are legitimate top-six forwards.' … [Read more...] about There’s hope in Buffalo — and this time, it might be justified
Sabres list Sheary week to week with upper body injury
'The injury is a setback for the Sabres, who were counting on Sheary playing on one of the top two lines after acquiring the forward in a trade with Pittsburgh in June. Sheary is a two-time Stanley Cup winner and has 48 goals and 93 points in 184 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres list Sheary week to week with upper body injury
Sabres defeat Penguins 3-2
'Buffalo outshot the Penguins 14-7 in the opening twenty minutes, thanks in part to three power play opportunities. The Sabres cashed in on their final man advantage of the first when Vladimir Sobotka was credited with the goal. A bouncing puck deflected off of a Pittsburgh defenseman and into the net. The goal was unassisted for Buffalo. It capped off a 5-on-3 PP chance that … [Read more...] about Sabres defeat Penguins 3-2
Sabres' youngsters show speed and skill against Pittsburgh'
'Dahlin settled down after that and used the vision that he’s so good at. He’s aware of everything on the ice because he’s never looking down at the puck. His passes were quick and normally on the tape.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ youngsters show speed and skill against Pittsburgh’
5 Observations: Dahlin, Sabres knock off Penguins 3-2
'At times Rasmus Dahlin will do things that amaze you. But there will also be plenty of mistakes. As we head into the regular season try and remember that Dahlin is still a kid adjusting to the NHL.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Dahlin, Sabres knock off Penguins 3-2
Eichel, Dahlin shine in preseason win over Penguins
'Rasmus Dahlin made his debut with the Blue & Gold, drew a few "oohs" and "ahhs" from the crowd inside KeyBank Center and sent social media into a frenzy with his signature dangles.' … [Read more...] about Eichel, Dahlin shine in preseason win over Penguins