'Coach Don Granato had yet to consult with goalie coach Mike Bales or the medical staff following practice Tuesday but noted that Luukkonen felt good after the first skate. But while it was Luukkonen’s first practice, he has been working in Rochester with goalie development coach Seamus Kotyk. Those sessions ensured that Luukkonen was physically ready for this next step.' … [Read more...] about Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen’s looming return will strengthen Sabres’ depth in goal
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After rough season, rejuvenated Jeff Skinner again one of Sabres’ top threats
'Skinner’s resurgence has quietly become one of the NHL’s feel-good stories. A year ago, he scored just seven times in 56 games and did not record his first goal until his 20th outing. After his 14th straight goalless game, ex-coach Ralph Krueger benched him three straight contests, the first time he had ever been a healthy scratch.' … [Read more...] about After rough season, rejuvenated Jeff Skinner again one of Sabres’ top threats
Sabres receive good news about Casey Mittelstadt’s health
'But when Mittelstadt, 23, recently visited his surgeon, he received good news. Granato said Mittelstadt, who had issues in the area of his surgery, will rejoin the Sabres for Wednesday’s practice in a non-contact role. The American has been skating on his own.' … [Read more...] about Sabres receive good news about Casey Mittelstadt’s health
Sabres' Dahlin hopes to bring what he learned at the All-Star game to his game in Buffalo.
'Dahlin is younger than Victor Hedman. The Swedish defenseman is quite a bit older than Dahlin and the kid enjoyed being in the locker-room with him and on the bench, “It was great, it was awesome, just to be able to talk to him and hang out with him, so I just asked him a couple of questions, so it was a lot of fun.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dahlin hopes to bring what he learned at the All-Star game to his game in Buffalo.
Fresh confidence for Sabres Rasmus Dahlin after All-Star weekend
'"The guys that love the game can't sleep at night when they don't succeed, and he's one of them. When you see that in a guy that has that much talent, yes, that's when I knew he's in that category."' … [Read more...] about Fresh confidence for Sabres Rasmus Dahlin after All-Star weekend
Luukkonen returns to practice, Mittelstadt to join team Wednesday
'"It had nothing to do with directly related to the surgery," Granato said of this most recent absence. "The surgery was fine, but it was muscles around it. It was some fluid because of the intensity - we ratcheted him up to a higher tempo, the body responded different, which was natural, according to the doctors."' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen returns to practice, Mittelstadt to join team Wednesday
Inside the Sabres: 10 questions for the season's second half
'Quinn suffered a lower-body injury just as he had a chance to carve out a full-time role in Buffalo and will be out for approximately another month. The 20-year-old appeared to have mastered the American Hockey League, totaling 18 goals and 35 points in 24 games. He’s earned an extended NHL audition, but this won’t occur until he’s back in the lineup. We’ll see if he’s ready … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: 10 questions for the season’s second half
Amerks’ Brandon Biro becoming elite scorer, one of Sabres’ top prospects
'“When you watch him one or two times, he probably doesn’t scream NHL,” Amerks coach Seth Appert said last month. “He’s not 6-2, 210 pounds. He’s a player coaching every day you appreciate how good he is.”' … [Read more...] about Amerks’ Brandon Biro becoming elite scorer, one of Sabres’ top prospects
Inside the NHL: Anticipation is growing as Vegas hopes to hit its Jack-pot with Eichel
'A big issue, of course, is how Vegas is going to fit Eichel's $10 million cap hit under its $81.5 million cap. A popular player like Smith could be imminently on the chopping block. It seems unreasonable to think Vegas will make Eichel wait until the cap-less playoffs begin in May so it can simply put him in the lineup like Tampa Bay did last year with Nikita Kucherov.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Anticipation is growing as Vegas hopes to hit its Jack-pot with Eichel
Mike Harrington: With an eye to the future, Rasmus Dahlin puts on a good show in Vegas
'Dahlin's parents, brother, sister and girlfriend all attended the game. The family will be returning to Sweden on Sunday. Dahlin will go back to Buffalo to resume the Sabres' season Thursday against Columbus in KeyBank Center and he'll have a lot of memories to take with him.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: With an eye to the future, Rasmus Dahlin puts on a good show in Vegas
Dahlin takes fourth place in NHL Accuracy Shooting contest
'Dahlin was part of the Honda NHL Accuracy Shooting contest, along with Sebastian Aho of the Carolina Hurricanes, Patrice Bergeron of the Boston Bruins, Leon Draisaitl of the Edmonton Oilers, Johnny Gaudreau of the Calgary Flames, Jake Guentzel of the Pittsburgh Penguins, Clayton Keller of the Arizona Coyotes, Jonathan Marchessault of the Vegas Golden Knights and Troy Terry of … [Read more...] about Dahlin takes fourth place in NHL Accuracy Shooting contest
Recapping Rasmus Dahlin's top moments from All-Star Weekend
'The Atlantic Division dropped its 3-on-3 matchup against the Central Division, 8-5, but Dahlin's goal served as an exclamation point on the 21-year-old's first All-Star Weekend.' … [Read more...] about Recapping Rasmus Dahlin’s top moments from All-Star Weekend
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks come up short to Marlies (Amerks.com) Marlies Top Rochester, Win Fourth Straight Game (Marlies.ca) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
It's been a tough climb to All-Star for Rasmus Dahlin after being a No. 1 overall pick
'"After the second Seattle game, I kind of looked at myself in the mirror," Dahlin said when asked about it by The Buffalo News during All-Star Media Day on nFriday in the Waldorf Astoria hotel. "And I really realized what I had to do. I'm on a run right right now. But there's a long, long way left and I want to get even better."' … [Read more...] about It’s been a tough climb to All-Star for Rasmus Dahlin after being a No. 1 overall pick
All-Star Notebook: Gary Bettman mostly mum on Sabres' attendance woes
'"I have complete confidence in the Pegulas' ownership of the Sabres," Bettman said. "Sometimes, franchises get to a place where lots of things aren't working the way that they had hoped. But I have no reason to doubt their commitment to the Sabres or to Buffalo."' … [Read more...] about All-Star Notebook: Gary Bettman mostly mum on Sabres’ attendance woes