'In the first half, which he capped with a disastrous outing Nov. 29 against the Seattle Kraken, he sometimes looked raw and overwhelmed. But since the beginning of December, he has showcased his growing confidence and often performed like a future star.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: NHL All-Star nod shows Rasmus Dahlin on right path
Archives for 2022
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks fall in rematch with Checkers (Amerks.com) Zac Dalpe picks up hat trick as Checkers rock Rochester 5-2 (GoCheckers.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
NHL All-Stars set to put on a big show in Vegas, both inside and outside the arena
'Dahlin has seven goals and 28 points in 44 games this season while averaging 23:46 of ice time a night, more than two minutes a game above last season's career high of 21:36. Especially in the past two months, he's drawn big minutes and big praise from coach Don Granato.' … [Read more...] about NHL All-Stars set to put on a big show in Vegas, both inside and outside the arena
Ex-Sabres coach Dan Bylsma energized by new job as Kraken’s assistant in AHL
'After Bylsma, 51, and the Red Wings parted ways last May, his fresh opportunity materialized in a unique place, the minors. He’s an assistant coach with the Checkers, the American Hockey League affiliate the expansion Seattle Kraken share with the Florida Panthers this season.' … [Read more...] about Ex-Sabres coach Dan Bylsma energized by new job as Kraken’s assistant in AHL
Rasmus Dahlin to take part in Accuracy Shooting event during NHL Skills Competition
'The Sabres have had a slew of injuries and he said it’s interrupted what he’s tried to accomplish this season, “When you have injuries you’ve already targeted progress that you think you can make and then you start having to deal with injuries and you get sidetracked and you’re almost in survival mode, so for me, I hope we can get more consistently healthy, so with what we’re … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin to take part in Accuracy Shooting event during NHL Skills Competition
Dahlin to compete in Accuracy Shooting at NHL All-Star Skills
'The skills competition will be held Friday at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN. The All-Star Game will be played Saturday at 3 p.m. on ABC.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin to compete in Accuracy Shooting at NHL All-Star Skills
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Dell providing an influential presence from the crease (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
With Sabres heading into break, Krebs and Samuelsson join restocked Amerks
'The Amerks have four games over the next week, starting with home games Wednesday and Friday against the Charlotte Checkers, before the Sabres return to action on Feb. 10 against Columbus. Krebs, who had his first three NHL goals during an 11-game stint with the Sabres, missed time last month due to Covid-19, and Samuelsson's season got a late start due to an ankle injury … [Read more...] about With Sabres heading into break, Krebs and Samuelsson join restocked Amerks
Mike Harrington: As they hit All-Star break, Sabres look like a club desperate for R&R
'A real concern is when players are having off nights. Tuesday's game was the fifth time in the club's last six games that it lost by three goals or more in regulation. When this team goes haywire, especially early in a game, it rarely emerges from the fog.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: As they hit All-Star break, Sabres look like a club desperate for R&R
Sabres waive goalie Michael Houser, make 10 other roster moves
'If Houser goes unclaimed, he will likely be assigned to Rochester, where he played 11 games earlier this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres waive goalie Michael Houser, make 10 other roster moves
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Will Butcher placed on injured reserve
'Butcher, 27, has played 31 games for the Sabres this season recording a goal and four assists.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres defenseman Will Butcher placed on injured reserve
Buffalo Sabres place goalie Michael Houser on waivers
'Houser, 29, is 2-0 this season with a 2.00 goals against average and a .948 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres place goalie Michael Houser on waivers
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Dell backstops Amerks to 5-1 win over Checkers (Amerks.com) Checkers suffer 5-1 loss to Rochester (GoCheckers.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Observations: Alex Tuch shines in return to Vegas, but Sabres outplayed in loss
'This wasn’t the response coach Don Granato wanted after the Sabres’ resilient showing Sunday in Colorado. They were only outshot 35-32, but Vegas scored within the first two minutes of each period. Buffalo (14-24-7) won three of its previous six games but sits 27th overall in the NHL at the break.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Alex Tuch shines in return to Vegas, but Sabres outplayed in loss
The stories flow as Rick Jeanneret mingles with fans and alums at Sabres Road Crew
'Yep, Jeanneret revealed he was among the 11 members of the traveling party ensnared by the initially positive Covid-19 tests that were revealed Saturday and kept three players and assistant coach Matt Ellis out of the Sabres' win over the Coyotes.' … [Read more...] about The stories flow as Rick Jeanneret mingles with fans and alums at Sabres Road Crew