'"I've never seen Ras so excited. It seemed like he had his bags packed in the car all day yesterday," captain Jack Eichel said. "He's ready to go. He was moving us along. He's really enjoying it. It's going to be an awesome experience for them."' … [Read more...] about Dahlin, Swedish players embracing roles as hosts for Global Series games
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Sabres expecting lots of homeland love as they head to Sweden
'"The closer you get, you talk to people back home and they're so excited for us to come," said Sabres center Johan Larsson, one of six Swedes on the Buffalo roster. "I look at it that it's a once-in-a-lifetime thing to come home and play there in the NHL. To play in your home country is going to be unbelievable."' … [Read more...] about Sabres expecting lots of homeland love as they head to Sweden
Feeling 'normal' after hip surgery, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen makes season debut
'The sharp pain that led to surgery is gone. He's moving well from post to post and remains the same controlled goaltender. However, Luukkonen hadn't played in a game since April 14, when he stopped 32 of 34 shots for Rochester to earn his first professional win. No practice or workout could prepare him for some of the chaos he faced Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Feeling ‘normal’ after hip surgery, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen makes season debut
Sabres recall Lawrence Pilut before trip to Sweden
'Pilut, 23, is one of six Swedes on the roster. He will likely serve as a spare defenseman during the trip.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Lawrence Pilut before trip to Sweden
Sabres call up D Lawrence Pilut for trip to Sweden
'The 23-year-old Pilut played 33 games for the Sabres last season. He started this season with the Sabres’ AHL affiliate in Rochester after undergoing offseason shoulder surgery.' … [Read more...] about Sabres call up D Lawrence Pilut for trip to Sweden
The Sabres make some roster moves
'The Sabres need three goalies to go to Sweden, so Andrew Hammond will travel with the team.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres make some roster moves
Sabres are 'proud ambassadors' at NHL Global Series in Sweden
'"We're proud to be ambassadors for the National Hockey League in Europe for that week," coach Ralph Krueger said. "It's a break from all club games in Europe. It's only national teams playing. So, we will definitely be the focal point. That's a role that we're embracing."' … [Read more...] about Sabres are ‘proud ambassadors’ at NHL Global Series in Sweden
Sabres recall Pilut, Hammond for Global Series trip
'The Buffalo Sabres today announced that the team has recalled defenseman Lawrence Pilut from the Rochester Americans (AHL) and placed defenseman Marco Scandella on injured reserve.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Pilut, Hammond for Global Series trip
A much better showing but same frustrating result for Sabres
'"That was definitely our goal today, to feel our game again after letting it slip (in Washington) and a bit against Arizona," Krueger said. "We were pleased with the reaction of the group as far as the way they entered this game. Overall it's closer to the kind of team we want to be. It's painful right now but I think there's a lot of things there we can continue to build … [Read more...] about A much better showing but same frustrating result for Sabres
The Wraparound: New York Islanders 1, Buffalo Sabres 0
'Brassard scored his fifth goal of the season, and scored for the fifth straight game, as he tried to pass the puck to the front of the net from the back boards and snuck it past Carter Hutton after it deflected off the stick of Sabres defenseman Colin Miller. Hutton lost his post expecting the pass to the front and the puck snuck in behind him.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: New York Islanders 1, Buffalo Sabres 0
Sabres bounce back after dreadful effort, still lose to scorching Islanders
'If Islanders winger Derick Brassard hadn’t scored a fluky goal from behind the net 5:19 into the contest, the Sabres might’ve grabbed a point or even won before the capacity crowd of 19,070.' … [Read more...] about Sabres bounce back after dreadful effort, still lose to scorching Islanders
Sabres notes: Linus Ullmark wants to show teammates ‘two wins’ in Sweden
'“It’s business first,” said center Marcus Johansson, one of five Swedes on the Sabres. “It’s two important games for us. We have a few days before where you can kind of enjoy your family and friends, but it’s focus on what we’re there to do."' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Linus Ullmark wants to show teammates ‘two wins’ in Sweden
Sunday's New York Coverage
Islanders shut out Sabres to extend winning streak to nine (Newsday) Lower-body issue keeps Nick Leddy out (Newsday) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Notebook: Isles Shut Out Sabres 1-0, Win Ninth-Straight Game (NewYorkIslanders.com) Photo gallery (Bufaalo News) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New York Coverage
Varlamov, Islanders blank Sabres in 9th straight win
'“It’s painful right now,” coach Ralph Krueger said following the Sabres’ first shutout loss of the season. “But I think there’s a lot of things there that we can continue to build on moving to the next games.”' … [Read more...] about Varlamov, Islanders blank Sabres in 9th straight win
Sabres blanked 1-0 by Islanders
'The Sabres brought it in the third and couldn't find an answer to the Islanders' clogging defense. The Islanders took a too many men penalty early in the period but the Sabres couldn't capitalize.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blanked 1-0 by Islanders