'Hedman is the only Sweden-born player on the Lightning, but the Sabres have six: goalie Linus Ullmark, defensemen Rasmus Dahlin and Lawrence Pilut, and forwards Johan Larsson, Marcus Johansson and Victor Olofsson.' … [Read more...] about Ericsson Globe symbol of hockey culture at Global Series
Archives for November 2019
Dahlin on Ericsson Globe: 'If you're from Sweden, you want to play here'
'"This is the biggest arena in Sweden," defenseman Rasmus Dahlin said. "It's going to be a dream to play here. I've never played here. …If you're from Sweden, you want to play here if you play hockey."' … [Read more...] about Dahlin on Ericsson Globe: ‘If you’re from Sweden, you want to play here’
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks top 10 takeaways from October (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres brass came to Stockholm in 1989 and left with Alexander Mogilny
'"The Russian players had been given a couple days to unwind after they won the World Championships," Meehan recalled. "They went shopping but we got a call that said Alex suspected they were being tracked by you know who."' … [Read more...] about Sabres brass came to Stockholm in 1989 and left with Alexander Mogilny
His conversation behind 'Goalofssons' success
'I talked to Kevin (Devine, then assistant general manager, red note) and Dave (Torrie, head scout) at the last moment the night before the draft was about to start and said that maybe we should pick him in, Andersson told The Athletic.' … [Read more...] about His conversation behind ‘Goalofssons’ success
Sabres revel in arrival and first workout in Stockholm
'"The flight here was super exciting. I could barely sleep," Dahlin said. "We're finally here. It's unbelievable to be here with the team. It feels weird, but it's really fun to see all the guys walking around on the streets to see Swedish stuff. It's fun for me and it's going to be fun for them."' … [Read more...] about Sabres revel in arrival and first workout in Stockholm
Lawrence Pilut gets call to add to Sabres defense depth
'"Of course I wanted to be up there. That's my goal," Pilut said after Monday's workout in Ericsson Globe. "I just have to stick with the process and get into my flow. These last couple of games have been better for me. I want to get to my level and again and get that up. I'm not really thinking about anything out there. Just have fun and play my game."' … [Read more...] about Lawrence Pilut gets call to add to Sabres defense depth
Hedman on Dahlin: Will soon win the Norris Trophy
'He has been one of my idols since I was a kid and I remember taking a fan picture with him when I was about 12 years old. It will be as fun as ever to meet him. Getting to share this with him is special, says Dahlin, who is doing his second season in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Hedman on Dahlin: Will soon win the Norris Trophy
Sabres hold spirited practice to begin preparation for Global Series
'The Sabres were on the ice for almost an hour in a skate that was light on battle drills but heavy on smiles. That's likely because the six Sweden-born players on the roster were too excited to be tired. Defenseman Rasmus Dahlin appeared to be the ringleader in the enthusiasm department throughout the skate.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hold spirited practice to begin preparation for Global Series
Global Series Diary: Casey Mittelstadt
'It's something different for us as players. We have played so many games at the start of the season and the schedule has been so fast with the games that we haven't had a lot of down time. Now we get over here and we get to do something different and spend a lot of time together as a team. You could kind of see how special it is for us today at practice. Despite just getting … [Read more...] about Global Series Diary: Casey Mittelstadt
Lightning, Sabres take part in youth initiative ahead of Global Series
'Each skater between the ages of 6-9 was on the ice for the first time. They were helped by 15 older players from youth clubs throughout the city, as well as Joseph and Brayden Point from the Lightning and Victor Olofsson and Johan Larsson of the Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Lightning, Sabres take part in youth initiative ahead of Global Series
Dahlin, Swedish players embracing roles as hosts for Global Series games
'"I've never seen Ras so excited. It seemed like he had his bags packed in the car all day yesterday," captain Jack Eichel said. "He's ready to go. He was moving us along. He's really enjoying it. It's going to be an awesome experience for them."' … [Read more...] about Dahlin, Swedish players embracing roles as hosts for Global Series games
Sabres expecting lots of homeland love as they head to Sweden
'"The closer you get, you talk to people back home and they're so excited for us to come," said Sabres center Johan Larsson, one of six Swedes on the Buffalo roster. "I look at it that it's a once-in-a-lifetime thing to come home and play there in the NHL. To play in your home country is going to be unbelievable."' … [Read more...] about Sabres expecting lots of homeland love as they head to Sweden
Feeling 'normal' after hip surgery, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen makes season debut
'The sharp pain that led to surgery is gone. He's moving well from post to post and remains the same controlled goaltender. However, Luukkonen hadn't played in a game since April 14, when he stopped 32 of 34 shots for Rochester to earn his first professional win. No practice or workout could prepare him for some of the chaos he faced Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Feeling ‘normal’ after hip surgery, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen makes season debut
Sabres recall Lawrence Pilut before trip to Sweden
'Pilut, 23, is one of six Swedes on the roster. He will likely serve as a spare defenseman during the trip.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Lawrence Pilut before trip to Sweden