'“He’s leading, he’s going to the front of the lines now,” Taylor said inside HarborCenter. “Before he’d go second, third, maybe last in the lines because he wasn’t sure of himself. Now I think that maturity level, he wants to be here as well.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Alexander Nylander showcasing maturity, acting like leader
Archives for 2018
Dahlin shines as Sabres beat Devils at Prospects Challenge
'The Sabres get points from 10 different skaters on Friday, with camp invitee Cole Coskey, Victor Olofsson, and Alex Nylander also contributing in the goal scoring department. Forwards Rasmus Asplund and Matej Pekar each added a pair of assists to follow suit behind Dahlin in overall scoring.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin shines as Sabres beat Devils at Prospects Challenge
Rasmus Dahlin dazzles in 6-4 win over Devils
'As crazy as it may sound -- he exceeded expectations.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin dazzles in 6-4 win over Devils
Dahlin scores twice as Sabres top Devils at Prospects Challenge
'In front a capacity crowd inside the arena, the slick skating Swede put the Sabres up 4-2, moving into the faceoff circle and then firing across the crease through traffic, to beat Devils netminder MacKenzie Blackwood.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin scores twice as Sabres top Devils at Prospects Challenge
Dahlin impresses in debut, scores twice for Sabres
'"[Dahlin] knows when to go and when not to go, and those things are hard to teach; his instincts are amazing," said coach Chris Taylor, who coaches Buffalo's American Hockey League affiliate in Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin impresses in debut, scores twice for Sabres
Dahlin scores pair of goals in Prospects Challenge win over Devils
'Evidently, the fans wanted to see him score, too. Dahlin went on to find the back of the net twice and tallied an assist in Buffalo's 6-4 win over New Jersey. Each time he scored, a crescendo of cheers rang from the crowd as he led his teammates back toward the bench.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin scores pair of goals in Prospects Challenge win over Devils
Nylander looking to make most of opportunity at Prospects Challenge
'"This is going to be my third rookie camp so of course I feel like I've done it before and I'm trying to be a leader for the other guys like Dahlin and other guys who are young here," he said. "Just show everything on the ice and try to work as hard as possible."' … [Read more...] about Nylander looking to make most of opportunity at Prospects Challenge
Sabres fans get first look at 'different' Rasmus Dahlin on Friday night
'Mittelstadt is obviously a shoo-in for the big club while Thompson and Olofsson have a shot come training camp, which begins next week. They get their first chance at making a good impression before their veteran counterparts.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fans get first look at ‘different’ Rasmus Dahlin on Friday night
Complete Sabres promo schedule: giveaways, theme nights and more
'The team announced its promotional schedule for the year Thursday and it includes t-shirts, koozies and bobbleheads.' … [Read more...] about Complete Sabres promo schedule: giveaways, theme nights and more
Excitement accompanies Rasmus Dahlin’s Sabres debut
'“It’s not just we’re watching him; we’re watching everybody,” Taylor said after the Sabres prepared for the New Jersey Devils. “We got a lot of great talent in this organization stepping up and putting pressure on other guys."' … [Read more...] about Excitement accompanies Rasmus Dahlin’s Sabres debut
How to get free tickets for Kraft Hockeyville NHL game at Clinton Arena
'A little less than 400 tickets will be distributed. A majority of the tickets will go to Clinton Arena's youth programs and almost 30 percent will be given to the public.' … [Read more...] about How to get free tickets for Kraft Hockeyville NHL game at Clinton Arena
Tickets available for NHL preseason game at Clinton Arena
'There are two dates to fill out a ballot at Clinton Arena: noon to 4 p.m. Sunday and 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Tickets available for NHL preseason game at Clinton Arena
Skinner-Eichel combination key to unlocking Sabres’ playoff hopes
'The Sabres desperately need their top line to be consistent and a regular driver of offence to get them over the hump. Starting with a star talent like Eichel is a good position to be in, but not every skater can pair with a player on that level — sometimes others just can’t keep up with the pace, as we’ve seen with previous Eichel linemates.' … [Read more...] about Skinner-Eichel combination key to unlocking Sabres’ playoff hopes
Dahlin to play first games as a Sabre at Prospects Challenge
'Expectations for Dahlin will be high, as is the case with any No. 1 pick, but he's kept the same approach he had when he was fielding questions about being labeled a "generational talent" in the months leading up to the draft.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin to play first games as a Sabre at Prospects Challenge
Sabres announce 2018-19 giveaways, promotional schedule
'This season, the team will host 12 giveaway nights, 24 promotional nights and three theme nights.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2018-19 giveaways, promotional schedule