'Everyone around the NHL knew from the moment Dahlin arrived in Buffalo that his poise with the puck was rare for a teenage defenseman. However, it wasn’t until this season, his fourth since being drafted first overall by Buffalo in 2018, that Dahlin showed he’s capable of shutting down top players on the other team.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin steps into spotlight again with Sabres playing outdoors in Hamilton
Archives for March 12, 2022
Alan Pergament: Buccigross, Ferraro were scary good calling the Sabres game vs. Eichel on ESPN+
'“You hear boos, that means No. 9 is on the ice,” said Buccigross.' … [Read more...] about Alan Pergament: Buccigross, Ferraro were scary good calling the Sabres game vs. Eichel on ESPN+
Heritage Classic promises to be special experience for Rasmus Dahlin, Sabres
'“You get the feel of being a kid,” Granato said following Friday’s practice at KeyBank Center. “The ice sounds like you’re on outdoor ice. Everything about it feels outdoors. From the clothes you wear, a little more turtleneck and you bundle up, and the way you sweat and the way you feel when you sweat, it’s amazing. It’s an amazing experience. It brings you back.”' … [Read more...] about Heritage Classic promises to be special experience for Rasmus Dahlin, Sabres
Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin on Thursday’s wild atmosphere: ‘It was unreal’
'“It’s just the best feeling for them to have your back and just cheering for you. It’s amazing. I can’t wait for people to come back, for sure.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin on Thursday’s wild atmosphere: ‘It was unreal’
The Leafs-Sabres rivalry has lost its spark. Maybe taking it outdoors will light a fire
'For the Sabres — who rarely draw more than 9,000 in their own arena after years of devaluing their product and delivering one lousy team after another — it’s a half-step back into the limelight, a chance to demonstrate in front of a big crowd and national audiences in Canada and the U.S. that the franchise is still alive and kicking despite having no star players and a … [Read more...] about The Leafs-Sabres rivalry has lost its spark. Maybe taking it outdoors will light a fire
Opinion: I'm salty, but I can admit it
'We made plenty of damn noise here for Eichel, before he showed up and we still did when he was here. We kept on finding reasons to make noise, even with an Eichel-led team that finished no higher than 23rd in the standings since the 2015-16 season and failed to get into an expanded playoff field in 2020.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: I’m salty, but I can admit it
Locked On Sabres: Jack Eichel's betrayal
'Jack Eichel made me and many Sabres fans that wanted to defend his legacy look like idiots. He undid it in just twenty seconds.' … [Read more...] about Locked On Sabres: Jack Eichel’s betrayal
Cozens of Sabres recalls days on dad's rink ahead of Heritage Classic
'"There was one in my backyard my whole life," Cozens said. "So I spent countless hours out there with my friends, staying out there until it was dark, and even staying up late until my dad made me get off to get to sleep because there was school the next day."' … [Read more...] about Cozens of Sabres recalls days on dad’s rink ahead of Heritage Classic
Sabres look to carry momentum into Heritage Classic
'"We're not sneaking up on them," Granato said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres look to carry momentum into Heritage Classic
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks drop fifth straight at home in 3-2 loss to Crunch (Amerks.com) Crunch defeat Amerks, 3-2 (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage