Victor Olofsson had a good season despite getting no points in the playoffs (WGR-AM) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage
Archives for 2019
Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin among finalists for Calder Trophy
'The winner will be revealed June 19, during the NHL Awards in Las Vegas. Dahlin is the first Sabres player voted a Calder finalist since defenseman Tyler Myers won the award in 2009-10 and could join Myers, Tom Barrasso (1983-84) and Gilbert Perreault (1970-71) as the fourth rookie of the year winner in franchise history.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin among finalists for Calder Trophy
25 years later, Dominik Hasek and Dave Hannan still marvel at Sabres' 4-OT win over Devils
'"To be honest, I just knew I had a very good young goalie against me who had a great season and was tough to beat in that series. But I had no idea what would happen and it's amazing to think we would both be in the Hall of Fame."' … [Read more...] about 25 years later, Dominik Hasek and Dave Hannan still marvel at Sabres’ 4-OT win over Devils
Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin named finalist for Calder Trophy
'St. Louis Blues goalie Jordan Binnington and Vancouver Canucks center Elias Pettersson were also named with Dahlin.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin named finalist for Calder Trophy
Sabres’ Dahlin is up for the Calder Trophy as the league’s best rookie
'Only Phil Housley had more points as an 18-year-old defenseman than Dahlin. This year’s first overall pick had nine goals and 35 assists for 44 points playing in all 82 games. The rookie averaged over 21 minutes of ice-time per game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dahlin is up for the Calder Trophy as the league’s best rookie
Sabres' Dahlin named finalist for Calder Trophy
'Despite his stellar season, many experts believe Pettersson will run away with the award after he scored an incredible 28 goals and 38 assists [66 points] in 71 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dahlin named finalist for Calder Trophy
Rasmus Dahlin named finalist for NHL Rookie of the Year
'His four game-winning goals this season are the most for a rookie blueliner in NHL history.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin named finalist for NHL Rookie of the Year
Dahlin selected as finalist for Calder Trophy
'"He's handled it well. I think over time, as a veteran, the more and more games he plays, he'll get more comfortable and know situations, know how to take care of himself more, how to be more professional. It comes with just playing games, and he's done an amazing job of it."to the season - it adds up," said Bogosian, who came into the NHL as an 18-year-old rookie in 2008. ' … [Read more...] about Dahlin selected as finalist for Calder Trophy
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks still stunned after early playoff exit (WROC-TV) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen named OHL’s top goalie
'The Finn, 20, quickly morphed into a star in his first North American season, compiling a sparkling 38-11-2 record with a 2.50 goals-against average, a .920 save percentage and six shutouts in 53 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen named OHL’s top goalie
More names starting to surface in Sabres' coaching search
'However, one other name that Garrioch mentioned in his article is Providence College head coach Nate Leaman. According to Garrioch, he believes that Leaman has already talked with the Sabres and is highly-regarded in the organization. He also mentions that the Sabres had spoken to Leaman a couple of years ago about the head coaching position in Rochester, but he decided to … [Read more...] about More names starting to surface in Sabres’ coaching search
Luukkonen named Goaltender of the Year in the OHL
'It was announced on Thursday by the Sabres and Amerks that Luukkonen underwent hip surgery, but he is expected to make a full recovery within the next six months. Luukkonen is expected to take over the starting duties in goals for the Amerks next season.' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen named Goaltender of the Year in the OHL
Lance Lysowski's Sabres mailbag: Why hire a retread coach?
'The Sabres need a coach who can hold players accountable while implementing a defensive structure that can help win one-goal games during a playoff push. That is why you're seeing names such as Martin mentioned as candidates.' … [Read more...] about Lance Lysowski’s Sabres mailbag: Why hire a retread coach?
Sabres prospect Mattias Samuelsson to remain at Western Michigan
'Samuelsson, 19, was listed as the 21st best North American skater in NHL Central Scouting's final rankings ahead of last year's draft. He had 11 points and 20 assists in 58 games with the U.S. National Development Program's U-18 team and captained Team USA to a Silver Medal at last spring's U-18 World Championships.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Mattias Samuelsson to remain at Western Michigan
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Sabres prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen undergoes hip surgery (Buffalo News) Five reasons the Amerks were swept out of the playoffs (again) (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Sabres goalie prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen undergoes hip surgery (Olean Times Herald) Sabres prospect Luukkonen has hip surgery (WGR-AM) Sabres goalie prospect undergoes hip surgery (WIVB-TV) Luukkonen … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage