'Olofsson, a 25-year-old who scored 20 goals in 2019-20, was named Monday to the NHL All-Rookie Team, joining Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Elvis Merzlikins, Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes, Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar, Chicago Blackhawks winger Dominik Kubalik and Montreal Canadiens center Nick Suzuki.' … [Read more...] about Sabres winger Victor Olofsson named to NHL All-Rookie Team
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Sabres loan prospect Oskari Laaksonen to Finnish team until camp starts
'Oskari Laaksonen, a defenseman whom the Sabres drafted in the third round in 2017, has been loaned to the Lahden Pelicans of Liiga in Finland, the team announced Monday. Laaksonen signed an entry-level contract with the Sabres in June and is expected to spend this season with the Rochester Americans.' … [Read more...] about Sabres loan prospect Oskari Laaksonen to Finnish team until camp starts
Sabres’ Victor Olofsson named to NHL’s All-Rookie Team
'Olofsson’s goal total ranked second among rookies, trailing only Chicago Blackhawks winger Dominik Kabulik, who scored 30 times.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Victor Olofsson named to NHL’s All-Rookie Team
Sabres loan Laaksonen to Pelicans in Finnish Liiga
'He will likely return to the Sabres once training camp officially opens later this year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres loan Laaksonen to Pelicans in Finnish Liiga
Eichel finishes 8th in voting for Hart Trophy
'Last season with the Sabres, Eichel finished with 78 points [36 goals, 42 assists] in 68 games played. His 8th place finish was the highest for a Sabre since 2004 when goaltender Ryan Miller finished 4th in voting. It's the highest finish for a Sabres forward since Pat LaFontaine finished 3rd in voting in 1992-1993.' … [Read more...] about Eichel finishes 8th in voting for Hart Trophy
Victor Olofsson named to NHL All-Rookie Team
'Olofsson made NHL history in his first season in the league by becoming the first player to score each of his first eight goals in a power play.' … [Read more...] about Victor Olofsson named to NHL All-Rookie Team