'The Sabres also issued offers to retain the rights of defensemen Jake McCabe, goalie Linus Ullmark, and forwards Evan Rodrigues and C.J. Smith, the person said only on the condition of anonymity because the team had not released this information.' … [Read more...] about AP Source: Sabres retain rights to Girgensons, Larsson
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Source: The Sabres have qualified six restricted free agents
'Larsson’s offer is $1.475 million, while Girgensons tender is $1.6 million. McCabe also got $1.6 million, Rodrigues received $726,500, Ullmark’s offer was $787,500 while Smith’s offer was $917,831.' … [Read more...] about Source: The Sabres have qualified six restricted free agents
Kypreos: Ristolainen still has potential with the Sabres
'“I think when Ralph Krueger came in, I think it slowed down the process," Kypreos said. "Now that’s not to say that eventually Buffalo will get an offer they can’t refuse. There’s also intrigue that Ristolainen is one of these young, up and coming stars… maybe Ralph Krueger wants to see what he has first before moving forward.”' … [Read more...] about Kypreos: Ristolainen still has potential with the Sabres
Sabres' Dahlin comes in third for the Calder Trophy
'In November, the Sabres will play the Lightning twice in Sweden. Hedman is happy that Dahlin and another Swedish Sabre will be there, “In the summers I work out with Victor Olofsson too, so I hope he gets to be there. Linus Ullmark is also from my hometown, so it’ll be a dream come true for us to come home and play an NHL game in our home country.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dahlin comes in third for the Calder Trophy
Lehner and O'Reilly were quite touched by the NHL Awards
'Many Sabres have told me that they didn’t know Lehner’s battles with mental illness and addiction. The Islanders goalie said, “It’s been great from everyone there. I miss everyone, all the teammates in Buffalo, they’re incredible people, but that’s one of the big things when it comes to both mental illness and addiction, we’re very good at suffering in silence, we’re very good … [Read more...] about Lehner and O’Reilly were quite touched by the NHL Awards
20 years
'Yes, we had the game on at our wedding reception. It was on at the bar and also on a huge screen at one end of the tent that housed our reception, thanks to Delaware Camera and Video who loaned me a projector for the evening. But I barely watched.' … [Read more...] about 20 years
Report: Sabres extend qualifying offers to six players
'With NHL free agency lurking the Buffalo Sabres front office had a busy Wednesday, extending qualifying offers to six different players.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres extend qualifying offers to six players
Rasmus Dahlin falls short in Calder Trophy bid
'This doesn't take anything away from Dahlin's magical rookie campaign. What the Swedish defenseman accomplished as an 18-year-old was nothing shy of incredible. If it weren't for a ridiculously strong rookie class, Dahlin would've likely been victorious. It's safe to say the best is yet to come for the face of the Sabres blue line.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin falls short in Calder Trophy bid
Dahlin Finishes 3rd For Calder Trophy
'The 1st overall pick was the 5th defenseman in NHL history to tally 30 points before turning 19. He also set an NHL record with four game winning goals, the most for an 18-year-old defenseman. Dahlin was tied for 3rd on the Blue and Gold in takeaways (38) and fifth in blocked shots (66) and hits (97).' … [Read more...] about Dahlin Finishes 3rd For Calder Trophy
Rasmus Dahlin looks forward to working with Ralph Krueger
'"Of course you're a little bit nervous but I was excited to talk to him and listen to what he was saying," Dahlin said. "He seems like an awesome guy. He's so experienced being in the soccer, too. That's a lot of different teams he's been around. He likes developing hockey players."' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin looks forward to working with Ralph Krueger
Kim Pegula to co-chair NHL's diversity, inclusion council
'The council on which Pegula will serve will "demonstrate the league's continue commitment to diversity and inclusion and work to bring about internal change through workplace culture initiatives and employee engagement," according to a news release.' … [Read more...] about Kim Pegula to co-chair NHL’s diversity, inclusion council
20 years later, Sabres' No Goal drama is 'huge disappointment' for Hasek
'"We didn't really know anything on the ice. I found out in the locker room about what happened with the goal just taking off my pads," Hall of Fame goalie Dominik Hasek told The Buffalo News in an interview earlier this season. "I knew it was a huge disappointment. We were upset, so upset."' … [Read more...] about 20 years later, Sabres’ No Goal drama is ‘huge disappointment’ for Hasek
20 years later, 'No Goal' still haunts Sabres and fans
'Wednesday marks the 20th anniversary of “No Goal,’’ two words that came to stand for a happening, that came to stand beside “Wide Right’’ in the western New York Sports Hall of Fame of Heartache.' … [Read more...] about 20 years later, ‘No Goal’ still haunts Sabres and fans
Rasmus Dahlin enjoyed one of Sabres’ greatest rookie seasons ever
'Only one defenseman in NHL history – former Sabres star Phil Housley, who recorded 57 points as an 18-year-old in 1982-83 – compiled more points before his 19th birthday than Dahlin, who had 44. The third guy on that list is Bobby Orr, who had 38 points.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin enjoyed one of Sabres’ greatest rookie seasons ever
Sabres release 2019 preseason schedule
'Sept. 21: Toronto at Buffalo, 7 p.m, KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres release 2019 preseason schedule