'Smith has compiled one goal, four points and 27 penalty minutes in 21 games with the Amerks this season. He played his first 400 pro games in the minors.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Dalton Smith to Amerks
Archives for 2020
Top Sabres goalie prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen named ECHL All-Star
'The Finnish rookie, has been stellar for the Cyclones, compiling an 11-4-3-2 record with the 2.09 goals-against average, a .909 save percentage and three shutouts in 18 games.' … [Read more...] about Top Sabres goalie prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen named ECHL All-Star
Sabres assign Smith to Rochester
'Michael Frolik, who was acquired from the Calgary Flames last Thursday, is expected to join the team this week. His arrival would give the Sabres 13 healthy forwards on their NHL roster.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Smith to Rochester
A 'magical' season for Sabres greats Pat LaFontaine and Alexander Mogilny
'Eichel is on pace for 51 goals among 107 points, the highest totals by a Sabre since Alexander Mogilny and Pat LaFontaine combined for 275 points in 1992-93. Mogilny's 76 goals and LaFontaine's 148 points remain franchise records, a transcendent offensive display that still mystifies those who witnessed that historic season.' … [Read more...] about A ‘magical’ season for Sabres greats Pat LaFontaine and Alexander Mogilny
Sabres prospect Dylan Cozens wins gold with Canada at world juniors
'Cozens scored his second goal of the tournament with 8:58 remaining in the second period to tie the score, 1-1, and he was on the ice in the final moments to help Canada clinch its second gold medal in three years. The 18-year-old finished the tournament with nine points in seven games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Dylan Cozens wins gold with Canada at world juniors
The Sabres enjoyed hosting their Skills Competition
'There were a lot of kids in the stands and you could hear them cheering and see their smiles. Okposo said, “It’s just nice for the fans to see us more candid because that’s how we are, we just joke around which is how we are off the ice, so I think it was pretty special for the fans to get a glimpse into that.”' … [Read more...] about The Sabres enjoyed hosting their Skills Competition
Players enjoy time with family, fans at Skills Challenge
'"It's just nice, I think, for the fans to kind of see us just more candid and that's just kind of how we are. We just joke around," Okposo said. "I think it was pretty special for the fans to get a glimpse into that. The kids just looked like they had a ton of fun in the stands just cheering us on. It was just a really special day."' … [Read more...] about Players enjoy time with family, fans at Skills Challenge
Just like the '90s, Sabres have to play beyond their talent level
'They won this game on special teams, where they've lost too many this season. Sam Reinhart rifled home a power-play goal and the penalty kill was 3 for 3. It killed off two big ones in the first period, the first ending just 15 seconds before Henri Jokiharju got the game's first goal. Linus Ullmark had a shutout for nearly 53 minutes while starting for the 13th time in 14 … [Read more...] about Just like the ’90s, Sabres have to play beyond their talent level
The Wraparound: Buffalo Sabres 3, Florida Panthers 2
'"Conor really seems to be finding a bit of a rhythm, and I don’t think we can forget how Sam Reinhart has been performing of late and how he’s consistently taking responsibility in getting to the net and doing a lot of good things to create, too," Krueger said. "To create layers of offense is what a good team does when top scorers drop out, and I thought there was opportunity … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Buffalo Sabres 3, Florida Panthers 2
As expected, estranged Pat LaFontaine not part of Sabres' '90s Day ceremonies
'Pat LaFontaine, one of just seven Sabres to have his number retired by the club and the only member of the trio to play his entire Buffalo career in the decade, was not on the poster or at the ceremony. The estrangement of LaFontaine from the team he served as president of for four months during the 2013-14 season continues with no end in sight.' … [Read more...] about As expected, estranged Pat LaFontaine not part of Sabres’ ’90s Day ceremonies
Sabres use special teams, secondary scoring to beat Panthers
'If the Sabres keep performing like they did for 50 minutes Saturday, they could generate even more excitement in these parts.' … [Read more...] about Sabres use special teams, secondary scoring to beat Panthers
Sabres notes: Scott Wilson rewarded for strong start with Amerks
'“Just being aggressive,” Wilson said he was told by the Sabres. “They know, too, when you’re coming back from injuries, it’s kind of second nature to hold back (in) some areas of the ice. The last few weeks I really focused on being physical, being aggressive, getting in on the forecheck.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Scott Wilson rewarded for strong start with Amerks
Wayne Primeau on Sabres’ Dalton Smith: ‘He never gave up, he never quit’
'“It kind of came out from left field,” Primeau said of his nephew being joining the Sabres. “I mean, I don’t think anybody was really expecting it. So when we got the news, we were all ecstatic, super happy for him.”' … [Read more...] about Wayne Primeau on Sabres’ Dalton Smith: ‘He never gave up, he never quit’
Sunday's Florida Coverage
Photo gallery (Miami Herald) Photo gallery (NHL.com) 5 Takeaways: Panthers' Rally Falls Short in Loss to Sabres (FloridaPanthers.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Florida Coverage
Reinhart leads Sabres in 3-2 win over Panthers
'“Creating layers of offense is what a good team does when top scorers drop out,” coach Ralph Krueger said. “I am happy with secondary scoring of late. We need to continue to develop at least three lines that can chip in here.”' … [Read more...] about Reinhart leads Sabres in 3-2 win over Panthers