'But this is the beauty of hockey. Sometimes you can find players whose skill sets complement one another – Jokiharju’s north/south transition game has been the perfect balance for Scandella, who plays an extremely disciplined positional game but has seen his offensive skill set really diminish with time. And although their role is an insulated one relative to the other team’s … [Read more...] about How defenseman Henri Jokiharju is proving to be wise acquisition so far
Archives for 2019
Thank you Rasmus Dahlin for the NHL success
'It's great fun to get the chance to play with Rasmus Dahlin in powerplay, he has been behind several of my goals. We have something left over from the Frölunda era and we are building on that, says Victor Olofsson.' … [Read more...] about Thank you Rasmus Dahlin for the NHL success
"Incredible Hope, Will Win Norris Trophy"
'Rasmus is a leading player in our team. He's amazing. Then I think he is a little more comfortable this year, last season there was such a great stir about him and sometimes I think he thought it was hard, Larsson said after Wednesday's training.' … [Read more...] about “Incredible Hope, Will Win Norris Trophy”
NHL popularity growing in Sweden with Global Series
'"I'm sure when people see a bunch of guys that are stumbling around that can't speak Swedish, and they know that the games are going on, they probably put two and two together," Skinner said. "Yeah, I don't know, my Swedish isn't that great. It's kind of a giveaway."' … [Read more...] about NHL popularity growing in Sweden with Global Series
Ericsson Globe symbol of hockey culture at Global Series
'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
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