'The Sabres’ valuation was $600 million, which ranked 27th out of 32 NHL franchises.' … [Read more...] about Where Bills and Sabres rank in value among North American sports franchises in Sportico study
Archives for April 2022
Sabres sign third-round pick Josh Bloom to entry-level contract
'Bloom, the 95th pick, scored a team-leading 30 goals and finished second Saginaw Spirit with 60 points and 61 games this season. His seven short-handed goals ranked second in the Ontario Hockey League.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign third-round pick Josh Bloom to entry-level contract
Sabres notes: Owen Power’s terrific play belies limited NHL experience
'“This is a guy that’s studied the game of hockey at an extremely young age and developed himself like most elite NHL players that can come in this league at 18, 19, 20 years old,” Granato told reporters prior to Sunday afternoon’s 5-3 road win over the Philadelphia Flyers. “They’ve gained immense experience studying the game since they were 13, 14, 15. They know how to coach … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Owen Power’s terrific play belies limited NHL experience
Sabres sign 2021 third-round pick Josh Bloom to entry-level contract
'In addition, Bloom's contract with the Sabres will officially start during the 2022-23 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign 2021 third-round pick Josh Bloom to entry-level contract
Sabres sign Bloom to entry-level contract
'Buffalo selected Bloom, 18, during the third round (95th overall) of the 2021 NHL Draft. He led the Saginaw Spirit with 30 goals and 61 points in 67 games this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Bloom to entry-level contract
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks leaning on Luukkonen (TheAHL.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
Observations: Rasmus Dahlin, Victor Olofsson reach milestones in Sabres' win
'The outlook for next season is bright and that couldn’t be said in the final weeks of most seasons during the franchise’s 11-year playoff drought. The Sabres (29-38-11) swept both games of the back-to-back, home-and-home against the Flyers (23-42-11) behind two goals from Victor Olofsson, one by Anders Bjork and Thompson added his second of the game with the net empty. It was … [Read more...] about Observations: Rasmus Dahlin, Victor Olofsson reach milestones in Sabres’ win
Better Days
'Going forward it does not matter how many points Eichel gets for the Vegas Golden Knights, what Adams did was change the Sabres culture for the better. Like so many, I always had my blinders up for Eichel, I always made excuses for him because of his talent and the fact we tanked a whole season to get Connor McDavid and were stuck with him that I so badly wanted him to work … [Read more...] about Better Days
Monday's Philadelphia Coverage
For the second night in a row, Flyers fall to Sabres, extending skid to five games (Philadelphia Inquirer) Photo gallery (Philadelphia Inquirer) Flyers Vs. Sabres: Slide Continues as Buffalo Sweeps Season Series (WCAU-TV) Flyers swept by Sabres on the season, continue slide to the finish line (NBC Sports Philadelphia) Thompson, Olofsson Lead Sabres to Season Sweep of Flyers … [Read more...] about Monday’s Philadelphia Coverage
Olofsson, Thompson each score twice, Sabres beat Flyers 5-3
'Anders Bjork had his first goal since Dec. 14, and Dustin Tokorski made 32 saves to help Buffalo sweep a season series over the Flyers for the first time since 1990-91.' … [Read more...] about Olofsson, Thompson each score twice, Sabres beat Flyers 5-3
Sabres sweep the weekend over Flyers
'Philadelphia's Zack MacEwen would later score to make it a 4-3 game, but the Sabres squashed any hopes of a comeback with another goal from Thompson with the net empty. His 36th of the season put the bow on the 5-3 final score in the City of Brotherly Love.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sweep the weekend over Flyers
Opinion: The Sabres dominated the special teams helping them sweep the season series from the Flyers
'In Sunday’s 5-3 win in Philadelphia, the Sabres were 2-for-2 with the extra man with Victor Olofsson scoring both. It’s the second time Olofsson has reached 20 goals in a season and gives him 10 goals in his last 18 games. The best part of the first Olofsson goal was the Flyers were shading towards him knowing the puck would be coming for a one-timer, but after taking the … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres dominated the special teams helping them sweep the season series from the Flyers
Sabres, Adams still waiting on decision from Ryan Johnson
'“He has not, at this point, made a final decision," said Adams of the 20-year-old defenseman. "We’ve had great conversations, I’ve personally talked to him, and I think everybody is excited about the prospect he is. We’ve let him know that we’re certainly comfortable with any option that he wants to take, which is turn professional or stay in school. Ultimately, it’s up to … [Read more...] about Sabres, Adams still waiting on decision from Ryan Johnson
Sabres top Flyers 5-3 for second straight win
'Just like Saturday night, the Flyers jumped out to an early lead with Kevin Hayes scoring the first goal of the game less than two minutes into the 1st period. But rather than fall behind by two goals early, the Sabres had a 1st period response. On their first power play opportunity of the night, Victor Olofsson took a pass from Rasmus Dahlin and scored his 19th goal of the … [Read more...] about Sabres top Flyers 5-3 for second straight win
Olofsson, Thompson score twice, Sabres beat Flyers again, 5-3
'“You can tell we don’t feel like we are giving up when teams score a goal or two against us,” forward Anders Bjork said. “We still have that confidence that we’ve built over this year so I think that’s a huge step from the beginning of the year where we were letting games go when teams to score one or two goals quick on us.”' … [Read more...] about Olofsson, Thompson score twice, Sabres beat Flyers again, 5-3