'“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
Archives for April 2021
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
3 Observations: Sabres top Devils 5-3 for first win streak since late January
'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
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