'"My whole career has been hunting. When I'm really on my game, I've hunted pucks," Okposo said after practice Thursday in KeyBank Center. "That's a term that I've always used and it's nice to play with two guys that kind of have that same mentality: If we don't have it, just go get it. If you're the first guy, the second guy, get in there. The third guy, go read and be … [Read more...] about Sabres’ grind line is driving play and causing fits for opponents
Archives for October 11, 2019
Sabres’ Victor Olofsson has chance to enjoy dynamic rookie season
'“We were just like, ‘Who is this kid who can shoot the puck like this?’” Okposo said Thursday inside KeyBank Center. “You always hear that he was going to come up here and score goals, and he has.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Victor Olofsson has chance to enjoy dynamic rookie season
Former Sabre Jochen Hecht enjoying life as scout in Germany
'“I feel honored that I was asked to come in, be a part of this group of special captains,” Hecht said. “I had a great time. I pulled into the town, got to the airport, and it still feels like home."' … [Read more...] about Former Sabre Jochen Hecht enjoying life as scout in Germany
Friday's Florida Coverage
Sabres host the Panthers following overtime win (AP) Sabres aim to continue success vs. cold-starting Panthers (Field Level Media) Panthers at Sabres preview (NHL.com) Panthers Aim to 'Take Care of Business' in Trip to Buffalo (FloridaPanthers.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Florida Coverage
For now, the Sabres are willing to live with Dahlin’s mistakes in exchange for his brilliant offensive play
'To the Sabres credit, though, those are the kind of mistakes they are willing to live with from a 19-year-old phenom defenseman. When the Sabres purged their coaching staff after last season, they decided to keep Steve Smith on as an assistant coach under Ralph Krueger. Smith runs the defense and Dahlin was happy he was kept on. “You can make a mistake and coaches say, ‘Get in … [Read more...] about For now, the Sabres are willing to live with Dahlin’s mistakes in exchange for his brilliant offensive play
Sabres' Miller has become a mentor for Rasmus Dahlin
'“He’s working hard every day to improve and it’s a lot when you’re that age to come into this league and try to establish yourself right away, but he’s been able to do it and it’s just about the process every day.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Miller has become a mentor for Rasmus Dahlin
Power Surge! Sabres boast top power play in NHL
'“It’s always fun to have some type of record,” Olofsson said. “I want create more 5-on-5 too though and score some 5-on-5 for us.”' … [Read more...] about Power Surge! Sabres boast top power play in NHL
Dahlin's play at the point has contributed to power-play success
'"It's just everything kind of running through him from the one side to the other and to the net," Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. "That's what the playmaker at the top needs to be able to do. We haven't used his shot maybe as much as we could in future games, but overall just his ability to see where the options are.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin’s play at the point has contributed to power-play success
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Sabres prospect Lawrence Pilut says he's feeling 'almost normal' (Buffalo News) Hamel inducted into AHL Hall of Fame (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage