'"Definitely makes it a lot easier for everybody to play our game every night," Ullmark said of the Sabres managing injuries. "Depending on what's going out there, it doesn't really matter because if we stick with it and believe in our system like we've done in the last couple of games, we get good results."' … [Read more...] about Ullmark makes 32 saves, Sabres hold off Panthers
Archives for January 2020
Secondary scoring, special teams make difference in win over Panthers
'"Guys stepped up," alternate captain Marcus Johansson said. "We did what we had to do. It's going to be tough without [Olofsson], he's been one of our best players all year. But you go to fight through that and hopefully we'll come out stronger. It was a good start to get two points today."' … [Read more...] about Secondary scoring, special teams make difference in win over Panthers
At the Horn: Panthers 2 - Sabres 3
'Henri Jokihaju, Conor Sheary and Sam Reinhart scored for Buffalo. Linus Ullmark made 31 saves to pick up his 13th win of the season.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Panthers 2 – Sabres 3
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks close out road swing with loss to Marlies (Amerks.com) Marlies Roll Over Rochester 5-2 (Marlies.ca) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Michael Frolik ready for fresh start with Sabres after 'tough year' in Calgary
'"Obviously frustrated, right?" Frolik, who turns 32 next month and counts $4.3 million against the salary cap, acknowledged. "When things don’t go well it’s not easy, and you’re frustrated. I felt that my time here in Calgary probably was getting to be over, and I think it was just time to move on. … I enjoyed my time here and just want to appreciate what they did for me. … [Read more...] about Michael Frolik ready for fresh start with Sabres after ‘tough year’ in Calgary
Sabres forced to adjust again after losing Victor Olofsson for five to six weeks
'The Sabres already were without forwards Tage Thompson, Vladimir Sobotka and Jeff Skinner, who is out three to four weeks with an upper-body injury suffered Dec. 27 against the Boston Bruins.' … [Read more...] about Sabres forced to adjust again after losing Victor Olofsson for five to six weeks
Michael Frolik looking forward to fresh start with Sabres
'Frolik, who has played 831 NHL games, won’t play Saturday afternoon against the Florida Panthers at KeyBank Center. He said he started working on his visa Friday morning and was still in Calgary.' … [Read more...] about Michael Frolik looking forward to fresh start with Sabres
Replacing rookie Victor Olofsson will be tough for Sabres
'Having scored 16 goals and 35 points in 42 games, including six power-play goals in the first seven contests, Olofsson has been a top Calder Trophy candidate all season. In his first weeks in the NHL, he quickly seized a spot at left wing on the top line with captain Jack Eichel and Sam Reinhart, utilizing his wicked shot to score.' … [Read more...] about Replacing rookie Victor Olofsson will be tough for Sabres
Saturday's Florida Coverage
Top scorers square off in Buffalo-Florida matchup (AP) Young stars on display when Panthers visit Sabres (Field Level Media) Panthers at Sabres preview (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Florida Coverage
Frolik excited about new opportunity with Buffalo Sabres
'“It’s obviously frustrating when things don’t go well,” he said. “It’s not easy and you’re frustrated. I felt that my time here in Calgary was getting to be over and it was just time to move on. That’s what happened here. But the relationships with us (between teammates) and Tree and with the coaching staff, they’re great guys and a great group of guys here.' … [Read more...] about Frolik excited about new opportunity with Buffalo Sabres
NHL rookie scoring leader, Buffalo’s Olofsson, out 5-6 weeks
'He currently leads league rookies and ranks second among Buffalo players with 16 goals and 35 points in 42 games.' … [Read more...] about NHL rookie scoring leader, Buffalo’s Olofsson, out 5-6 weeks
How long is Victor Olofsson out? Injury timeline, return date, latest updates on Buffalo Sabres rookie
'"He will be gone for a few weeks now, we know that for sure," Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. "Of course he has been a very important catalyst to the good things that are happening here in the team and we need to fill that hole. Guys need to step up as we had the same situation with Jeff [Skinner]. It's definitely a challenging situation but we'll pull together and fill that … [Read more...] about How long is Victor Olofsson out? Injury timeline, return date, latest updates on Buffalo Sabres rookie
Why the recent trade action is only the beginning for the Flames and Sabres
'There is an extra wrinkle to the Sabres’ situation, however. Their roughly $2.2 million in cap space is hardly enough to add any of the more sought after scoring options on the market, at least not without some help by way of salary retention. But what makes Buffalo an intriguing team moving forward beyond their possible interest in adding another option up front is that they … [Read more...] about Why the recent trade action is only the beginning for the Flames and Sabres
Frolik looking forward to a fresh start with the Sabres
'"I wasn't really happy with my role [in Calgary]," Frolik said during a conference call on Friday with the Buffalo media. "I'm really looking forward to the new opportunity there, and I'm really excited. It's a fresh start for me, and I'm really excited. Looking forward to meet the guys and meet the group, and hopefully it happens sooner than later."' … [Read more...] about Frolik looking forward to a fresh start with the Sabres
The Sabres are dealing without having Olofsson and Skinner
'Rasmus Asplund played all season on a line with Olofsson in Rochester, so they’re very good friends. Asplund said they can’t sit around and feel sorry for themselves, “We just have to keep going. We’re on the right path here and you always will have injuries in a season and a strong group just keeps going.”' … [Read more...] about The Sabres are dealing without having Olofsson and Skinner