'"I got to see Buffalo to the fullest, I guess," Wolanin said Monday after his first practice with the Sabres. "It was just cool. It's a hockey town, you know that it's a sports town. I was fired up to come here."' … [Read more...] about Beaches of LA are gone, but Christian Wolanin is happy to be with Buffalo Sabres
Archives for October 19, 2021
Sabres prospects Owen Power, Erik Portillo are keys as Michigan takes No. 1 in the polls
'Power, the defenseman whom the Sabres made the No. 1 overall pick, is third on the team in scoring with six points (one goal, five assists). Portillo, a third-rounder in 2019, has won all four games in goal, posting a 2.00 goals-against average and .929 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospects Owen Power, Erik Portillo are keys as Michigan takes No. 1 in the polls
Christian Wolanin thrilled to come to Buffalo, join Sabres: ‘It’s a hockey town’
'“It was a team, I think, that I fit well with, a bunch of guys that want to earn it every day, want to win, want to turn things around for this city,” said Wolanin, who will wear No. 86 with the Sabres. “And I want to be a part of it.”' … [Read more...] about Christian Wolanin thrilled to come to Buffalo, join Sabres: ‘It’s a hockey town’
Tuesday's Vancouver Coverage
Ben Kuzma's Canucks Game Night: Balanced line combos could dull sharp Sabres (Vancouver Province) Sabres host the Canucks after shootout victory (AP) Preview | Canucks at Sabres (Canucks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Vancouver Coverage
The Jack Eichel Saga Rolls On
'Friedman believes that issue brought discussions with the Colorado Avalanche to a halt. CapFriendly shows the Avs already pressed against the $81.5 million cap for this season, with over $55.7 million invested in 12 players for next season.' … [Read more...] about The Jack Eichel Saga Rolls On
Christian Wolanin happy to be claimed off waivers by Sabres
'“Obviously, Los Angeles, California is quite a place and a great place to take your mind away from hockey. At the end of the day, I’m a hockey player and no complaints, but I wasn’t playing. So I couldn’t be more excited to have the opportunity here.”' … [Read more...] about Christian Wolanin happy to be claimed off waivers by Sabres
'Let's play hockey' | Wolanin looks forward to opportunity with Sabres
'"Let's play hockey," Wolanin said. "I mean, obviously, Los Angeles, California, is quite a place and a great place to kind of take your mind away from hockey. But at the end of the day, I'm a hockey player. I loved everything about it, no complaints. I just wasn't playing."' … [Read more...] about ‘Let’s play hockey’ | Wolanin looks forward to opportunity with Sabres
Prospects Update: Portillo backstops Michigan to tournament win
'Erik Portillo, Buffalo's third-round pick in 2019, started both games and made a combined 55 saves on 58 shots (.948 save percentage). Portillo is 4-0-0 on the season with a .929 save percentage and a 2.00 goals-against average.' … [Read more...] about Prospects Update: Portillo backstops Michigan to tournament win