'“Rasmus sets the tone for our team each and every day with how he prepares and competes. He is respected by his teammates and coaches, both for his actions at the rink and his commitment to our Western New York community.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin named 21st captain of Sabres
Archives for September 2024
Buffalo Sabres name Rasmus Dahlin captain; Tuch, Cozens, Samuelsson and Thompson to serve as alternates
'The 24-year-old defenseman was selected first overall by the Sabres in the 2018 NHL Draft. He has played in 436 games with the Sabres and has tallied 66 goals and 226 assists for 292 points.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres name Rasmus Dahlin captain; Tuch, Cozens, Samuelsson and Thompson to serve as alternates
Sabres name Rasmus Dahlin captain
'“He does everything right, first and foremost,” the coach said. “His on-ice action has been incredible, and I think he’s a guy that leads in every category, from the way he prepares himself to the way he plays and the fact that he’s a guy who cares about winning hockey games.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres name Rasmus Dahlin captain
Dahlin takes over as Sabres team captain
'"He does everything right, first and foremost," Ruff said in a statement Thursday, announcing the news. "His on-ice action has been incredible, and I think he’s a guy that leads in every category, from the way he prepares himself to the way he plays and the fact that he’s a guy who cares about winning hockey games."' … [Read more...] about Dahlin takes over as Sabres team captain
Hamilton: Dahlin is the right choice for Sabres captain
'I can remember the moment where I started to think that maybe it was a good idea. Dahlin has the intensity in games and practices, and he was starting to assert himself in practice. If a player did a drill wrong, he would get in his face and actually go to the front of the line and forcefully show that player how he should be doing the drill. I thought to myself, that … [Read more...] about Hamilton: Dahlin is the right choice for Sabres captain
Sabres bond during Bayern Munich soccer stadium tour in Germany
'Said Peterka, "I would have loved to see the gym to be honest, but I like the tunnel. I like it a lot when they go down there and they walk back up again. Just walking down there is pretty special. You see your opponent, they're walking right next to you and it's so competitive. That would be cool to walk out and see our opponents right next to us. You look up and you see the … [Read more...] about Sabres bond during Bayern Munich soccer stadium tour in Germany
Josh Allen narrates video announcing Dahlin as Sabres captain
'The video starts with Allen saying that the city of Buffalo has followed the defenseman since he was 18 and traded in his Swedish blue and gold for his Sabres blue and gold.' … [Read more...] about Josh Allen narrates video announcing Dahlin as Sabres captain
Sabres thrilled to open new arena with NHL Global Series Challenge Germany
'"I think this would be a great place to play," Tuch said. "I have some German background so who knows, push comes to shove, maybe in 10 years I'll come over here and play here for a year, bring the family over. That would be kind of fun. I think this place is incredible."' … [Read more...] about Sabres thrilled to open new arena with NHL Global Series Challenge Germany
Day 8 Notebook | Thompson looks ahead to Red Bull matchup
'“I don’t know a whole lot about them as a team, but I know they’re gonna be hungry and they’re gonna come out working hard,” Thompson said. “Obviously it’s a big game and a lot of excitement I think around the city and a lot of buzz. I think for us, it’s just coming out, keeping it simple early and sticking to details.”' … [Read more...] about Day 8 Notebook | Thompson looks ahead to Red Bull matchup
Sabres name Rasmus Dahlin captain
'“He does everything right, first and foremost,” Ruff said. “His on-ice action has been incredible, and I think he’s a guy that leads in every category, from the way he prepares himself to the way he plays and the fact that he’s a guy who cares about winning hockey games.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres name Rasmus Dahlin captain
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Slaggert, Sandstrom out to prove themselves in Cabres camp (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres notebook: Main team opens practice in Germany, prospects prep for exhibition in Ottawa
'Friday’s game is a 2:30 p.m. Eastern time start (8:30 in Munich), and will be televised live on MSG in the Sabres’ home markets.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Main team opens practice in Germany, prospects prep for exhibition in Ottawa
Dunleavy, Ray to call Sabres openers against the Devils in Prague from Buffalo
'I’m told it is normal procedure for the teams in international games not to send their announcers. The same sources said the Devils aren’t expected to send their announcers to Czechia, either.' … [Read more...] about Dunleavy, Ray to call Sabres openers against the Devils in Prague from Buffalo
Amerks’ Mason Jobst has NHL contract, belief he can play for Sabres
'Jobst, you see, keeps getting better. Over the past three years, he has jumped from 15 to 38 to 50 points. He just enjoyed a career season, tying Isak Rosen for the Rochester Americans’ lead in points and scoring 22 goals, the AHL team’s second-highest total.' … [Read more...] about Amerks’ Mason Jobst has NHL contract, belief he can play for Sabres