'A growing possibility for an opponent for the Sabres could be the Vancouver Canucks, as the 1970 expansion cousins will be celebrating 50 years in the NHL and each has a huge young Swedish star on the roster: Buffalo defenseman Rasmus Dahlin and Vancouver center Elias Pettersson.' … [Read more...] about All-Star Notebook: Sabres still awaiting word on NHL’s 2019-20 international games
Archives for 2019
Skinner would 'sign up to watch' Dahlin with Sabres
'"He's pretty good, yea? I'd sign up to watch him too," the Sabres left wing said at NHL All-Star Game Media Day presented by adidas on Thursday when asked if he would like to play with Dahlin for the rest of his career. "Seeing a guy that's 18 years old and a defenseman. Obviously he's got a lot of adjustments coming to a new country and to see how he's sort of made that … [Read more...] about Skinner would ‘sign up to watch’ Dahlin with Sabres
Eichel, Skinner turn in memorable moments at All-Star Skills Competition
'Skinner and Jack Eichel were together representing the Sabres as the on-ice portion of All-Star Weekend began, and both players managed to produce their own memorable moments in process.' … [Read more...] about Eichel, Skinner turn in memorable moments at All-Star Skills Competition
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Roth: Amerks legend Rick Pagnutti happily passes the torch to Zach Redmond (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Comets edged in shootout at Rochester (Utica Observer Dispatch) Guhle replaces Redmond for AHL All-Star Classic (WGR-AM) Amerks rally in third for 3-2 shootout win over Comets (Amerks.com) Guhle added to AHL All-Star Classic roster (Amerks.com) Kulbakov’s 48 stops … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Mike Harrington: Sabres, city need Captain Jack now more than ever
'"At the beginning of the year, we were on the positive side of things and now we're on the negative side, losing one-goal games we should be winning and getting points in. We knew the second half would be more competitive. We have to dig deeper, be crisper. we can't have these lapses. You see all our games. It's really a fine line between winning and losing and we're already … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres, city need Captain Jack now more than ever
Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin, Jeff Skinner earn nods in writers' midseason awards
'Buffalo Sabres rookie defenseman Rasmus Dahlin and winger Jeff Skinner each placed second in a category as the Professional Hockey Writers Association announced its midseason awards Thursday in conjunction with the start of All-Star Weekend.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin, Jeff Skinner earn nods in writers’ midseason awards
Sabres' Jeff Skinner is enjoying his first season in Buffalo
'Weekes is very familiar with the fans of Buffalo being a visiting goaltender many times here. Skinner said he’s really enjoying getting to know the fans here, “As an opposing player you only get a little of a snapshot of the city, of the community and the organization I think for me coming over it impressed me I think and I didn’t really realize how much the community loves … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jeff Skinner is enjoying his first season in Buffalo
Assessing the Sabres' approach to the trade deadline
'With Buffalo in their current position and with the team taking a turn in the right direction this year, some could say that the Sabres should look to buy at the trade deadline to increase their chances of making the playoffs or adding that piece that can be a solution in the long-term plans.' … [Read more...] about Assessing the Sabres’ approach to the trade deadline
Leahy: "If Hutton & Ullmark can get back to what they were earlier, the Sabres have a great chance"
'"They're getting shots on goal. Rasmus Dahlin is starting to come into his own. If [Carter] Hutton and [Linus] Ullmark can get back to what they were earlier in the season, the Sabres have a great chance."' … [Read more...] about Leahy: “If Hutton & Ullmark can get back to what they were earlier, the Sabres have a great chance”
Eichel, Skinner carry chemistry into All-Star Weekend
'"He's a great player. For me being a winger, you just try and read off him and it sort of gradually comes," Skinner said. "I think it's going to continue to improve, hopefully, as long as we play together. I think the more you play with a player of that caliber, the more you get to know where he likes that space, where he likes the puck, when he likes to have the puck and when … [Read more...] about Eichel, Skinner carry chemistry into All-Star Weekend
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Johansson returns from Cincinnati (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
In Eichel and Skinner, Sabres adding double dose of talent to All-Star Game
'"You're not going to have a good season unless your teammates are playing well. That's the cool part," Skinner said when the vote was announced Jan. 11 on the day he returned to Carolina. "My family was thinking about it more than me. It just shows the passion and how much the fans love the Sabres. It's a pretty cool feeling."' … [Read more...] about In Eichel and Skinner, Sabres adding double dose of talent to All-Star Game
Former Sabres top pick Nylander encouraged by progress with Amerks
'But that many minor-league games can be mentally trying for a player of Nylander's pedigree. While others his age or younger are thriving in the NHL, Nylander is still fine-tuning his game in the minors. That has created both internal and external angst at times.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres top pick Nylander encouraged by progress with Amerks
Justin Bailey felt a trade was coming before Flyers acquired him
'“I was drafted by (Darcy) Regier in ‘13 and I think he got let go the year after. It went to Tim Murray and Tim Murray was the one that signed me, so I made a pretty decent impression on Tim there and I think I played the most amount of my NHL games in my second year. Then he was gone, and they bring in Jason Botterill and last year they had me up early in the season and … [Read more...] about Justin Bailey felt a trade was coming before Flyers acquired him
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks win on Redmond’s record-setting night (Amerks.com) Leier excited for fresh start with Amerks (Amerks.com) Devils lose wild game to Amerks, 7-5 (BinghamtonDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage