'Samuelsson avoided a long-term injury, but a league source told The Buffalo News that Samuelsson will be out “at least a few weeks." His absence will thrust Lyubushkin, Jacob Bryson and Casey Fitzgerald into larger roles while the Sabres work to build on their 4-1 start. Either Lawrence Pilut or Kale Clague, both of whom joined the team on the road after starting the season in … [Read more...] about ‘Thrown into the fire,’ Sabres’ defense forced to adjust with 2 key teammates out
Archives for October 25, 2022
Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin named NHL’s First Star after record-setting week
'Dahlin, 22, scored in all three games last week and compiled five points and a plus-5 rating, helping the Sabres open their four-game road trip 3-0-0.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin named NHL’s First Star after record-setting week
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen evolving with Amerks, handling load Sabres expect
'“I have more speed and control over the moments,” Luukkonen told the Times Herald following Friday’s 4-3 win over the Syracuse Crunch at Blue Cross Arena. “I think you can see it in the games and see it on the ice, too, that there’s more control to it, (I’m) behind the puck all the time."' … [Read more...] about Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen evolving with Amerks, handling load Sabres expect
Tuesday's Seattle Coverage
Sabres visit the Kraken after Olofsson’s 2-goal game (AP) 3 Game Essentials | Sabres (4-1-0) Kraken (2-3-2) (SeattleKrakenHockey.com) Matchup Preview | By the Numbers: Buffalo at Seattle (SeattleKrakenHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Seattle Coverage
NHL Weekend Takeaways: Beleaguered Sabres fans talking proud
'Three wins in three stops, leading to one early-season question frequently scorned Western New Yorkers are likely scared to ask themselves: Is this Sabres team for real?' … [Read more...] about NHL Weekend Takeaways: Beleaguered Sabres fans talking proud
Rasmus Dahlin named best player in NHL for last week
'The Buffalo Sabres defenseman has broken the NHL record for consecutive games starting the season with a goal for defensemen with five.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin named best player in NHL for last week
Sabres playing the percentages in hot start
'Winning four of the opening five games for the third time in 12 seasons, Buffalo boasts the fourth-best goal differential in the league, out-scoring opponents 22-11. The Sabres rank second in scoring (4.4 goals per game) and fourth in goals allowed (2.2 per game).' … [Read more...] about Sabres playing the percentages in hot start
Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin is NHL’s 1st star of week
'Dahin scored three goals and had two assists to help Buffalo sweep its Western Canada trip with wins at Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver. He logged a plus-5 rating in averaging 24:02 of ice time.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin is NHL’s 1st star of week
Sabres add depth on defense with Jokiharju, Samuelsson absent
'With Jokiharju and Samuelsson absent, one of Clague or Lawrence Pilut will make his Sabres debut in the road trip finale against the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday. The two defensemen rotated on a pair with Casey Fitzgerald during practice, while Ilya Lyubushkin filled in for Samuelsson alongside Rasmus Dahlin. Owen Power and Jacob Bryson formed the other tandem.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add depth on defense with Jokiharju, Samuelsson absent
Dahlin named NHL's 1st Star of the Week
'Dahlin is currently on a five-game goal streak, which is the longest goal streak to start a season by a defenseman in NHL history.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin named NHL’s 1st Star of the Week
Savoie growing on and off the ice with Winnipeg
'He hasn't slowed down since his impressive showing with the Buffalo Sabres during training camp. He scored three goals in the Prospects Challenge and dressed in three NHL preseason games, with the team going 5-0-0 in those games.' … [Read more...] about Savoie growing on and off the ice with Winnipeg