'The 21-year-old might well be ahead of his time in potentially becoming one of hockey’s first goalies to make the leap from college directly to the NHL without a stop in the minors.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie goalie Devon Levi poised to make the giant step from college directly to NHL
The Sabres Report - Oct 10, 2023
Sabres sign Rasmus Dahlin to massive eight-year extension
'He is also one of 12 NHL defensemen in history to record 200 or more points before celebrating their 23rd birthday. By the time Dahlin turned 23 in April, just before behind held without a point in the final game of the season, he amassed a career total of 46 goals, 187 assists and 233 points in 355 NHL games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Rasmus Dahlin to massive eight-year extension
Sabres lock up Rasmus Dahlin to eight-year, $88 million extension
'With an average annual value (AAV) of $11 million per-season, it will make Dahlin, along with Drew Doughty of the Los Angeles Kings, the second-highest paid defensemen in the NHL. Erik Karlsson of the Pittsburgh Penguins makes this highest AAV in the league at $11.5 million.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lock up Rasmus Dahlin to eight-year, $88 million extension
Dahlin couldn't be happier to be member of Sabres, Buffalo community for nine more years
'"You grow up in it, you have a special relationship to it, and every time my family comes to Buffalo, they absolutely love it. My brother pretty much wants to live here, but he can’t. It has a special place in my heart, for sure."' … [Read more...] about Dahlin couldn’t be happier to be member of Sabres, Buffalo community for nine more years
Kevyn Adams happy to lock up elite talent long-term
'"Rasmus Dahlin has a high character, high work ethic. All the things that we look for off the ice too, in terms of what are they doing to help themselves become better every day," said Adams before Monday's practice. "When you have the talent he has, and then you have the other things, in my mind, it was just a matter of time before Rasmus broke through and became the world … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams happy to lock up elite talent long-term
Buffalo Sabres sign Rasmus Dahlin to record eight-year, $88 million contract extension
'The 23-year-old Dahlin is coming off his best season yet. He racked up 15 goals on his way to 73 points - the third-most points in a season by a Sabres defenseman.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres sign Rasmus Dahlin to record eight-year, $88 million contract extension
Buffalo Sabres announce 2023-24 roster ahead of season opener on Thursday
'The roster consists of 13 forwards, seven defensemen, and three goalies.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres announce 2023-24 roster ahead of season opener on Thursday
Sabres lock up All-Star D Rasmus Dahlin, richest deal in team history
'With much of the discussions conducted over the summer, the deal was finally completed as the Sabres prepare to open the regular season hosting the New York Rangers on Thursday. The 23-year-old Dahlin becomes the Sabres highest-paid player in terms of annual salary, and has one season left on a three-year $18 million contract, after which he would only have been eligible to … [Read more...] about Sabres lock up All-Star D Rasmus Dahlin, richest deal in team history
Sabres sign Rasmus Dahlin to 8-year contract extension worth $88 million
'Dahlin, 23, is happy to be staying in Buffalo. “I love the city. I love the team. I love everything,” Dahlin said on the Sabres' website.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Rasmus Dahlin to 8-year contract extension worth $88 million
Sabres announce opening night roster
'Tage Thompson headlines the 13 forwards, while Rasmus Dahlin, who signed an 8-year extension Monday, leads the seven defensemen. Three goalies are on the roster, while rookie forward Zach Benson is on the opening night roster after producing an impressive training camp and preseason.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce opening night roster
Sabres sign Dahlin to 8-year contract extension
'Dahlin, 23, joins forwards Tage Thompson and Dylan Cozens and defenseman Mattias Samuelsson – all of whom signed seven-year contracts – as core members of the Sabres who have signed long-term extensions since the start of last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Dahlin to 8-year contract extension
'This is the city I love' | Dahlin commits to Buffalo with max-term extension
'“I grew up here as a man,” Dahlin said. “I came here as an 18-year-old, didn’t know much about anything. Learned the language, learned the culture. Then from the beginning I loved the city. So, I’ve always wanted to be here for a long, long time, and now it’s going to happen. This is the city I love.”' … [Read more...] about ‘This is the city I love’ | Dahlin commits to Buffalo with max-term extension
Practice Notebook | How the Sabres roster is shaping up ahead of the NHL roster deadline
'Before the Sabres took the ice, Adams made it clear that he believes Zach Benson has earned an opportunity on the opening night roster. The staff will then monitor the situation over the next few weeks to decide what is best for both the team and Benson.' … [Read more...] about Practice Notebook | How the Sabres roster is shaping up ahead of the NHL roster deadline
The Sabres Report - Oct 9, 2023
Sabres must settle on a reliable second goalie to complement Devon Levi
'The Sabres decided not to trade Comrie this summer after they signed Tokarski and Devin Cooley to two-way contracts that pay a combined $850,000 for them to play in Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Sabres must settle on a reliable second goalie to complement Devon Levi
Three players clear waivers; Amerks have roster Sabres envisioned
'The Sabres waived Stillman, Clague and Biro on Saturday, leaving them with 25 players – 15 forwards, seven defensemen and three goalies – on their roster. They must finalize their 23-man regular-season roster by 5 p.m. Monday.' … [Read more...] about Three players clear waivers; Amerks have roster Sabres envisioned