'“I wouldn’t say I was disappointed,” he said of going back to the AHL for his second season. “Of course, I wanted to make the team. But it’s another opportunity for me to get better and improve on my game in Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Sabres summon Rasmus Asplund; Johan Larsson ‘possibility’ for Saturday
Archives for 2019
Saturday's Ottawa Coverage
Game day: Ottawa Senators at Buffalo Sabres (Ottawa Sun) Buffalo takes on Ottawa, looks to break 6-game skid (AP) Senators look to keep rolling vs. slumping Sabres (Field Level Media) Senators at Sabres preview (NHL.com) Game Day Notes: Game #20 - Sens @ Sabres (OttawaSenators.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Ottawa Coverage
Sabres' Asplund is looking forward to his first NHL game
'In his first season, he learned a lot about the North American pro game, including dealing with a smaller ice surface. This year, the challenges have been different, “I’ve got a bigger role in the dressing room. I’m trying to talk more and be a leader off the ice and I think that makes me a better player too.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Asplund is looking forward to his first NHL game
The Sabres have called up Rasmus Asplund
'In 13 games this season with Rochester, Asplund has one goal and seven assists for eight points. In 88 AHL games, he’s netted 11 goals and 38 assists for 49 points. Asplund played four years in the SHL before coming to North America. The 21-year-old is considered an excellent two-way center.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres have called up Rasmus Asplund
Asplund joins Sabres with Larsson day-to-day
'"He texted me pretty early this morning that he was coming up," Olofsson said after practice on Friday. "It's fun. I'm really happy for him. I think he really deserves it. He's been working very hard for a long time and I'm really happy he's here."' … [Read more...] about Asplund joins Sabres with Larsson day-to-day
Sabres recall Asplund from Amerks
'Asplund, drafted by Buffalo in the second round (33rd overall) of the 2016 NHL Draft, is in the midst of his second full season with the Amerks, where he's posted 49 points (11+38) in 88 career AHL games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Asplund from Amerks
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks continue dominance of Monsters as Oglevie picks up game-winner (Buffalo News) Sabres prospect Brett Murray quickly finding his way with Americans (Buffalo News) Oglevie, Pilut power Amerks to overtime win (Amerks.com) Asplund and Boomhower earn recalls (Amerks.com) Monsters pick up point in overtime loss to Americans (ClevelandMonsters.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres can't overcome 'flat' stretch of play, lose sixth game in a row
'The same problems that plagued them in Stockholm followed them across the Atlantic Ocean. The Sabres' power play went 0-for-3 with only five shots on goal and their penalty kill allowed two goals, including one with 3:54 remaining in regulation to give Carolina the lead. Additionally, Buffalo "went flat," according to Ralph Krueger, during a stretch of play that resulted in a … [Read more...] about Sabres can’t overcome ‘flat’ stretch of play, lose sixth game in a row
In a blur, Rasmus Dahlin's first 100 games are in the books
'"It's my second season and we're 18 games in. It was just summer. It all goes so fast," Dahlin said. "That's why you have to enjoy it. I was looking forward to going to Sweden for almost a year and we're already back. Crazy really. It's all so fast, you're not even thinking it's a hundred games."' … [Read more...] about In a blur, Rasmus Dahlin’s first 100 games are in the books
Sabres' Marcus Johansson to miss three games with upper-body injury
'Johansson, who signed a two-year contract with the Sabres in July, has four goals among 10 points in 17 games this season. He did not miss time during the Sabres' loss to Tampa Bay last Saturday in Stockholm, finishing with one assist and three shots on goal in 19:46 of ice time. His absence will test Buffalo forward depth for the first time this season. Vladimir Sobotka is … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Marcus Johansson to miss three games with upper-body injury
The Wraparound: Carolina Hurricanes 5, Buffalo Sabres 4 (OT)
'The Sabres are 1-5-2 in their last eight games and have lost 10 consecutive games to Carolina.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Carolina Hurricanes 5, Buffalo Sabres 4 (OT)
Sabres roar back against Hurricanes, lose game and cool
'Still, the Sabres’ torrid start is fast becoming a distant memory. The same team that finished its October schedule ranked first overall has dropped to 10th in the Eastern Conference.' … [Read more...] about Sabres roar back against Hurricanes, lose game and cool
Sabres notes: Marco Scandella’s return makes Colin Miller healthy scratch
'Right now, the Sabres have eight healthy defensemen. Two must be scratched.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Marco Scandella’s return makes Colin Miller healthy scratch
Friday's Carolina Coverage
Photo gallery (NHL.com) Recap: Canes Prevail Over Sabres in Overtime (CarolinaHurricanes.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Carolina Coverage
Hamilton scores in OT, ‘Canes hold off Sabres’ late rally
'“Pretty angry. Not happy,” Skinner said. “I don’t know if too much has changed. It’s a tough league to win in. For the most part, a lot of those games, we’ve been in the majority of them. We just haven’t found a way to make the big play at the right time.”' … [Read more...] about Hamilton scores in OT, ‘Canes hold off Sabres’ late rally