'It was a good night to be named Rasmus. Why? Because ALL THREE players scored in tonight's win. Rasmus Asplund got the Sabres on the board first in the first period, notching his 3rd goal in his last five games. Rasmus Dahlin tied things up 3-3 in the 2nd period for his 3rd goal of the season, in a play that can only be described as beautiful from his footwork to his puck … [Read more...] about 3 Observations: Sabres top Devils 5-3 for first win streak since late January
Archives for April 7, 2021
Sabres’ Taylor Hall to sit out Tuesday ahead of trade deadline
'Hall is on a 1-year, $8 million deal that includes a no-movement clause, meaning the former Hart Trophy winner would need to agree to be dealt. The Sabres are widely expected to seek a trading partner for Hall ahead of the deadline in order to get compensation for the former first-overall pick before he becomes a free agent. Hall, 29, has two goals and 17 assists this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Taylor Hall to sit out Tuesday ahead of trade deadline
Taylor Hall out of the Sabres lineup against New Jersey
'At the time of the announcement, interim coach Don Granato had already spoken with the media and said, "He might be out... It's part of the business. We all know that. Taylor [Hall] knows that," in reaction to a potential pending trade for the former Hart Trophy winner, ahead of the National Hockey League's April 12 deadline.' … [Read more...] about Taylor Hall out of the Sabres lineup against New Jersey
Sabres celebrating consecutive wins for the first time since January
'"It's good to get rewarded, it's good to have guys have smiles on their face and guys having fun," Mittelstadt, who scored the winning goal, said. "The last few games have been good so remember the feeling and keep it going."' … [Read more...] about Sabres celebrating consecutive wins for the first time since January
Mittelstadt breaks tie in third period for Sabres in win against Devils
'"We don't win that game without [Dahlin] rising to the level he can rise to," Sabres coach Don Granato said. "He made a couple of big plays to tip that game back our way. That play is exactly why we need him playing with confidence. When you're not confident, you second guess the bounce of that puck, you hesitate, and then it's a break going the other way."' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt breaks tie in third period for Sabres in win against Devils
'Ras did what Ras does' | Dahlin's offense leads Sabres past Devils
'"That play is exactly why we need him playing with confidence," interim coach Don Granato said afterward. "When you're not confident, you second guess the bounce of that puck, you hesitate and then it's the breakaway the other way."' … [Read more...] about ‘Ras did what Ras does’ | Dahlin’s offense leads Sabres past Devils
At The Final Horn: Sabres 5 - Devils 3
'With a goal and an assist, Mittelstadt extended his point streak to four games (3+2). Dahlin also recorded a multi-point game (1+1).' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn: Sabres 5 – Devils 3
Sabres sign Weissbach to entry-level contract
'Weissbach was selected by the Sabres during the seventh round of the 2017 NHL Draft (192nd overall). His senior season at the University of Wisconsin ended with the team's elimination during the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on March 26.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Weissbach to entry-level contract