'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
Archives for April 2021
Opinion: The future for Linus Ullmark looks cloudy
'In what now seems to be an unlikely scenario, due to how Adams views Ullmark, the Sabres could trade their starting goaltender at the deadline, as to not risk losing him for nothing in free agency.'[ … [Read more...] about Opinion: The future for Linus Ullmark looks cloudy
Dahlin’s confidence growing under Granato
'“He’s been great,” Granato said. “[Tuesday night] was evident of it. We don’t win that game without him rising to the level he can rise to and he made a couple of big plays to tip that game back our way and that’s what you hope for of guys with his talent. Special player, fun to watch and very engaged right now.”' … [Read more...] about Dahlin’s confidence growing under Granato
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
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
Asplund credits improvement to offseason mental training
'"I was still (thinking about) yesterday and thinking about the game yesterday," Asplund said. "Just my mind never really got a rest. 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 well."' … [Read more...] about Asplund credits improvement to offseason mental training
Sabres assign Davidson, Smith to Amerks
'Smith has seven points (2+5) in six games with Rochester this season. Davidson made his Amerks debut against Syracuse last Thursday and tallied three shots.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Davidson, Smith to Amerks
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks fall in overtime to Crunch (Amerks.com) Crunch edge Amerks, 4-3, in overtime (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Observations: Taylor Hall chatter is no distraction as Sabres' strong play continues
'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
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