'They don't want a repeat of what happened in Columbus, where 31-year-old forward Riley Nash would have been a nice depth piece in a deal but suffered a sprained knee in Sunday’s game at Florida and is expected to miss 4-6 weeks.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Taylor Hall chatter is no distraction as Sabres’ strong play continues
Archives for April 7, 2021
The Wraparound: Sabres extend point streak to five games by squeezing past Devils
'On the winning goal, Dahlin nearly found disaster at the New Jersey blueline, but kept the puck on against pressure from Travis Zajac and Pavel Zacha. He burst through the right circle with it and found Mittelstadt in front for a tap-in past New Jersey goalie Scott Wedgewood. Dahlin and Mittelstadt each had a goal and an assist in the game, forging their first multi-point … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres extend point streak to five games by squeezing past Devils
Sabres Notebook: It's a family reunion as Tage Thompson watches brother make NHL debut
'"That's the best way you can draw up a debut," Tyce Thompson said. "To be able to play against my brother makes it that much more special. Speechless really, I can't describe how I really feel. It's just really exciting."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: It’s a family reunion as Tage Thompson watches brother make NHL debut
Rasmus Dahlin performs dynamically in Sabres’ win over Devils: ‘Special player’
'“We don’t win that game without him rising to the level he can rise to,” interim coach Don Granato said on a Zoom call following the Sabres’ second straight win. “He made a couple of big plays to tip that game back our way and that’s what you hope for out of guys with his talent. Special player, fun to watch and very engaged right now.”' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin performs dynamically in Sabres’ win over Devils: ‘Special player’
Sabres sign ex-Wisconsin star Linus Weissbach to entry-level contract
'He played under coach Tony Granato, the brother of interim Sabres coach Don Granato, at Wisconsin.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign ex-Wisconsin star Linus Weissbach to entry-level contract
Wednesday's New Jersey Coverage
Devils can’t protect lead, fall to Sabres behind 3rd-period goals (Newark Star Ledger) NHL rumors: Sabres holding Taylor Hall out of game vs. Devils ahead of trade deadline (Newark Star Ledger) NJ Devils spoil Tyce Thompson's debut as defensive lapses lead to loss vs. Sabres (Bergen Record) Tyce Thompson squares off against brother Tage in NHL debut (NHL.com) Photo gallery … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s New Jersey Coverage
Cracks of Don: H-all done in Buffalo, Sabres shelf asset to avoid damage before D-Day
'Yes, the Devils and Sabres wised up and protected a couple of their valuable assets the day it was revealed Riley Nash suffered a knee sprain that will keep him out for four to six weeks.' … [Read more...] about Cracks of Don: H-all done in Buffalo, Sabres shelf asset to avoid damage before D-Day
Sabres top Devils 5-3, break 10-game winless streak on road
'“It’s such a great feeling. I mean you can, like you said, you see the guys, smiling on the bench and we’re playing,” Dahlin said, adding interim coach Don Granato has instilled confidence in the players and given the Sabres new life.' … [Read more...] about Sabres top Devils 5-3, break 10-game winless streak on road
Sabres sitting Taylor Hall in anticipation he’ll be traded
'The decision to sit Hall comes in the final week before the NHL’s trade deadline on Monday, and with the slumping Sabres in sell-off mode. Buffalo sits last in the overall NHL standings and is all but mathematically certain to extend its playoff drought to an NHL record-matching 10th consecutive season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sitting Taylor Hall in anticipation he’ll be traded
Buffalo Sabres winger Taylor Hall sitting out ahead of trade deadline
'Hall has just two goals and 19 assists in 37 games this season, along with a career-worst minus-21 rating. He was traded from New Jersey to Arizona last season for a first-round pick, a third-round pick and three prospects; the Devils retained 50% of Hall's contract. Hall, an 11-year veteran who was drafted No. 1 overall by Edmonton in 2010, has appeared in only 14 playoff … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres winger Taylor Hall sitting out ahead of trade deadline
Sabres ooze confidence in win over Devils
'Dahlin was at it again in the third period, this time offering a slick power play assist. After a tight-rope act to keep the puck in the zone, the former first overall pick found Mittelstadt creeping down the weak side, and Mittelstadt did the rest.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ooze confidence in win over Devils
Opinion: Sabres' young guns help cap off win in New Jersey
'While Buffalo got outshot 10-4 in the final 20 minutes of play, 30-18 overall in the game, the Sabres managed to capitalize on their opportunities.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres’ young guns help cap off win in New Jersey
Opinion: Three observations: Dahlin, Ullmark carry Sabres to victory in New Jersey
'The Buffalo Sabres, who just won their third game in their last five contests, look like a completely different team from the one that went 18-straight games without a win.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Dahlin, Ullmark carry Sabres to victory in New Jersey
Opinion: It's time to put Ruotsalainen in the lineup
'Ruotsalainen is 23-years-old and has five years of pro hockey experience in the Finnish Liiga. It's finally time to see what Ruotsalainen can do in the NHL. It is "finding out stuff season."' … [Read more...] about Opinion: It’s time to put Ruotsalainen in the lineup
Sabres sign Linus Weissbach to entry-level contract
'With his NHL draft rights set to expire with the Sabres this summer, Weissbach had the option to explore the free agent market as an unrestricted free agent after a stellar senior campaign at Wisconsin. However, the Sabres were able to get the play-making forward under contract before getting to that point.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Linus Weissbach to entry-level contract