'The decision to join the Sabres won't be Johnson's alone, though. The club receives a second-round compensatory draft pick if he signs elsewhere. It's become more common for teams to walk away from a prospect selected late in the first round in favor of the compensatory pick.' … [Read more...] about Ryan Johnson’s future with Sabres comes into focus after Golden Gophers’ loss
The Sabres Report - Apr 10, 2023
Mike Harrington: How much can the Sabres ride Devon Levi in goal this week? As much as he can play.
'You bet. And Levi's showing in the win over Carolina says volumes about what the Sabres are thinking.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: How much can the Sabres ride Devon Levi in goal this week? As much as he can play.
Goalie Craig Anderson is Sabres' nominee for Bill Masterton Trophy
'Anderson won the award in 2017 for the Ottawa Senators, when he was 25-11-4 with a 2.28 goals-against average, a .926 save percentage and five shutouts in 40 games as the Sens came within one win of making the Stanley Cup final. That season became notable for him because he had to to take several leaves of absence to be with his wife, Nicholle, who was diagnosed with a rare … [Read more...] about Goalie Craig Anderson is Sabres’ nominee for Bill Masterton Trophy
Alex Tuch’s impact felt on and off ice by Sabres during career-best season
'Tuch’s presence during his first full season in Buffalo – on and off the ice – has helped transform the Sabres. If his words can impact the coach, they almost certainly resonate with his teammates.' … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch’s impact felt on and off ice by Sabres during career-best season
Monday's New York Coverage
Buffalo visits New York after Mittelstadt’s 2-goal game (AP) Pregame Notes: Rangers vs. Sabres - 04.10.23 (NYRangers.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s New York Coverage
The Sabres Report - Apr 9, 2023
Observations: Another 'special' performance by Rasmus Dahlin keeps Sabres alive
'“When you see a leader and the best D in the league laying out twice in two seconds to block two shots like that in a meaningful game, it means a lot on the bench and to everyone else,” fellow Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson said. “So that was huge for us.”' … [Read more...] about Observations: Another ‘special’ performance by Rasmus Dahlin keeps Sabres alive
Mike Harrington: Sabres are survivors in thriller that sure felt like the playoffs
'If you've forgotten what games in April (or May and June) look and feel like because it has been so long, this was it. There were big-name players making big plays all over the ice.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres are survivors in thriller that sure felt like the playoffs
Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin plays brilliantly in win; Devon Levi might be starter
'“You watch a guy that everybody thinks is offense, offense,” Sabres coach Don Granato said of Dahlin. “And we’ve been talking a lot this year about how good he’s gotten defensively, how his defensive instincts have just grown."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin plays brilliantly in win; Devon Levi might be starter
Sunday's Carolina Coverage
Recap: Sabres' Stars The Difference In Canes' Defeat (Hurricanes.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Carolina Coverage
Thompson scores go-ahead goal in Sabres 4-3 win over ’Canes
'“All I can do is do my best and compete, and that’s what I did today,” said Dahlin, who joined Phil Housley as the only other Sabres defenseman to top 70 points in a single season. “I really wanted to win this game. I think that’s the simple answer.”' … [Read more...] about Thompson scores go-ahead goal in Sabres 4-3 win over ’Canes
Sabres win tight battle over Canes
'Dahlin would continue to make a difference in the game as he made a goal saving stop with his stick on Martin Necas. Then just moments later Dylan Cozens fed Tage Thompson for a one-timer giving the Sabres the 4-3 lead.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win tight battle over Canes
Opinion: Dahlin led the Sabres to a big win over Carolina
'Since December of 2016, Carolina was 14-1-0 against Buffalo, but thanks to Dahlin, that ended on Saturday. Buffalo also beat Antti Raanta who came into the game 18-2-3. It was Raanta's first regulation loss since November.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Dahlin led the Sabres to a big win over Carolina
Dahlin puts on clinic, Sabres "Stayin' Alive" after 4-3 win over Carolina Hurricanes
'Third period ensues and we're still going to talk about Rasmus Dahlin. Because with just over 14 minutes left to play Dahlin got his stick in front of an open Carolina shot right in front of the Sabres net to preserve the tie. The ensuing sequence on the other end of the ice ended with Tage Thompson's 46th goal of the season to give Buffalo it's first lead since the opening … [Read more...] about Dahlin puts on clinic, Sabres “Stayin’ Alive” after 4-3 win over Carolina Hurricanes
Sabres edge Hurricanes, gain in East wild card
'"It shows our character right now," Dahlin said. "We're not out of it. We've just got to keep battling. It's next game, next game. So how hard we battled to the end, it just shows that we really want it and we've got to do everything we can."' … [Read more...] about Sabres edge Hurricanes, gain in East wild card
Postgame Report | Sabres continue to fight in victory over Hurricanes
'"It shows our character right now. We're not out of it," defenseman Rasmus Dahlin said. "We've just got to keep battling. It's next game, next game. So how hard we battled to the end, it just shows that we really want it and we've got to do everything we can."' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Sabres continue to fight in victory over Hurricanes