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Archives for April 8, 2021

'Confident' again, Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin thriving under interim coach Don Granato

'Dahlin rarely showed joy under Krueger this season. Dahlin wasn’t carrying the puck with confidence. His lack of engagement offensively carried over into his own zone, where there were continued lapses in coverage around the Sabres’ net. He seemed to be second-guessing himself and his abilities.' … [Read more...] about ‘Confident’ again, Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin thriving under interim coach Don Granato

Buffalo News |

No timeline for Sabres to receive Covid-19 vaccinations, says interim coach Don Granato

'“I know that the medical team here, the trainers have been looking at that,” Granato said following an optional practice Wednesday when asked about vaccinations. “I don’t have any news today on it, but they’ve been looking at that for a while, when this will potentially become available for our guys. So, I’m sure they’re hard at work on it. I know, like I’ve said, they’ve been … [Read more...] about No timeline for Sabres to receive Covid-19 vaccinations, says interim coach Don Granato

Buffalo News |

Rasmus Asplund promoted to Sabres’ first line, close to earning regular duty

'“I’m looking forward to the next day, which I felt last year I didn’t do,” said Asplund, a second-round-pick in 2016, 33rd overall. “I was still (thinking about) yesterday and thinking about the game yesterday. Just my mind never really got a rest. So when you get to play like 25, 30 games like I did last year, your mental game is not there. You feel tired, you’re not sleeping … [Read more...] about Rasmus Asplund promoted to Sabres’ first line, close to earning regular duty

Olean Times Herald |

Taylor Hall trade rumors: Four potential landing spots for the Sabres winger

'Yes, Hall has battled injuries in the last few years and he only dressed for 33 games in 2018-19 due to a knee injury that resulted in arthroscopic surgery to remove bone fragments. But he also has some firepower with 582 points in 664 career games. One major concern though is that the 29-year-old 2010 first-round pick looks to now be destined for his fifth NHL team in just 11 … [Read more...] about Taylor Hall trade rumors: Four potential landing spots for the Sabres winger

The Sporting News |

Top Five Trade Destinations for Taylor Hall

'The Panthers check more boxes than any other team when it comes to a hospitable Hall environment. They rank among the top Stanley Cup contenders in the NHL at the moment. They need a true No. 2 left winger behind Jonathan Huberdeau rather than mixing and matching the likes of Mason Marchment, Anthony Duclair and Frank Vatrano. In matchup master Joel Quenneville, they have a … [Read more...] about Top Five Trade Destinations for Taylor Hall

The Hockey News |

Asplund relishing new opportunity on line with Thompson and Mittelstadt

'In his three games played, Asplund has managed to score a pair of goals, while using his speed and physical presence to push his tempo of play to the next level. That was on full display on Tuesday night in New Jersey when he shined on a line with Mittelstadt and Thompson, playing 14:07 of total ice-time, and scoring Buffalo's first goal of the game in the first period.' … [Read more...] about Asplund relishing new opportunity on line with Thompson and Mittelstadt

WGR-AM |

Sabres open to administering COVID-19 vaccine to team

'"I know that the medical team here the trainers have been looking at that," Granato said. "I don’t have any news today on it, but they been looking at that for a while, when this will potentially became available for our guys, so I’m sure (they are working on it). Like I said, they have been hopeful for that day to come sooner than later."' … [Read more...] about Sabres open to administering COVID-19 vaccine to team

WGRZ-TV |

Hamilton Take2: Sabres should think long, hard about trading Linus Ullmark as deadline approaches

'The Sabres' plan all along was to bide their time until Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen was ready for the NHL. Luukkonen is 22 years old and playing in his second professional season, while Ullmark is 27 playing in his sixth pro year. The problem with the Sabres' plan is Luukkonen is not ready for the NHL, and Ullmark will be an unrestricted free agent after the season.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take2: Sabres should think long, hard about trading Linus Ullmark as deadline approaches

WGRZ-TV |