'Dahlin is ready to play on the top pairing, preferably with Colin Miller as his partner. Ristolainen would be productive with significantly less ice time – the physicality he brings cannot be overlooked given no other defenseman on this roster plays with that edge – but he’s not suited to face an opponent’s top players.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Mailbag: Is it time for Rasmus Dahlin to play on the first defense pair?
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Sabres prospect J-J Peterka developing rapidly in Austria
'“Afterwards, as hard as the first round was for him, he was equally ecstatic with how it played out the next day,” McIlvane said. He added: “He’s still carrying the excitement with him. We’re proud of him.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect J-J Peterka developing rapidly in Austria
Eichel, Dahlin ranked among NHL’s best players under age 25
'Both Eichel and Dahlin found themselves ranked as some of the best players in the NHL under the age of 25 on Monday, according to NBC Sports' Pro Hockey Talk. In their NHL Power Rankings of Top-25 players under the age of 25, Eichel is listed as the seventh-best player on the list, while Dahlin came in ranked 23rd.' … [Read more...] about Eichel, Dahlin ranked among NHL’s best players under age 25
Eichel happy with 'great moves' by Sabres in offseason
'"Whenever you can add people like Taylor Hall and Eric Staal and Cody Eakin to your roster and the locker room, they not only bring talent to the ice but also veteran presence to the locker room," he said. "In a situation like ours where we're trying to find a winning culture with a young group and trying to figure out the right way to do things at times, I think having older … [Read more...] about Eichel happy with ‘great moves’ by Sabres in offseason