'“I want to be moved? I don’t know what he’s talking about,” Dahlin said of Bissonnette. “I have never said I want out of here. I’m not happy where we’re at. I don’t want to lose. We have to get better. I’ve never said I want out of here. I thought that was pretty clear.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin angrily denies podcast report he wants to be traded
The Sabres Report - Mar 12, 2025
Mike Harrington: As win over Oilers shows, rugged schedule can keep Sabres interested in lost season
'"You just have to go one game a time. Yes, that's a cliché but there really isn't any other way," said goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, who stymied the Flying DraisDavids from Edmonton with a 32-save night. "You can't look too much forward or too much back. You have to be ready for any game and it doesn't matter who you're playing. I feel like we showed it today. It was kind of an … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: As win over Oilers shows, rugged schedule can keep Sabres interested in lost season
Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin strongly denies report he would ask for trade
'Bissonnette’s words – “Apparently, Dahlin met with Kevyn Adams and he said that, ‘If this doesn’t turn around fast, I’m (gone),’” he said – angered Dahlin, who’s in the first season of an eight-year, $88 million contract. “That bugs me, actually,” he said. “I get pissed off by that. I haven’t even mentioned the word ‘leave.’ So, yeah, that’s just how it is.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin strongly denies report he would ask for trade
Wednesday's Detroit Coverage
Sabres play the Red Wings following Thompson’s 2-goal showing (AP) Preview: Mrazek between the pipes as Red Wings host Sabres on Wednesday (DetroitRedWings.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Detroit Coverage
Dahlin has never asked out or told Adams he wants to leave Buffalo
'"I don’t know what he’s talking about. I have never said I want out of here," said Dahlin following Tuesday's practice. "I’m not happy where we’re at, I don’t want to lose. We have to get better, but I’ve never said I want out of here. I thought that was pretty clear."' … [Read more...] about Dahlin has never asked out or told Adams he wants to leave Buffalo
Zucker: Sabres need to find ways to simplify their game
'"Knowing when you can go try a play through the middle, knowing who you're on the ice against, if that's a smart idea or not, the turnovers, the little plays that give the other team a little bit of life. I think we've done that too much this year," said Zucker during an appearance with the "Jeremy and Joe Show" on Tuesday. "When you look at the 4-0 game versus Colorado … [Read more...] about Zucker: Sabres need to find ways to simplify their game
Does Buffalo Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin want out? He vehemently denies claims
'"I don't dig for this information like it's given to me by the people who really matter and who move the needles as insiders, but apparently, Dahlin met with Kevyn Adams, and he said if this doesn't turn around fast, I'm gone," Bissonette said.' … [Read more...] about Does Buffalo Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin want out? He vehemently denies claims
Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin: ‘I’ve never said I want out of here’
'“I hate to do this to Sabres fan right now. And keep in mind, I don’t dig for this information, it’s given to me by the people who really, really matter and who move the needle as far as the insiders,” Bissonnette said. “But apparently Dahlin met with [Sabres general manager] Kevyn Adams and said, if this doesn’t turn around fast, I’m gonzo. If they don’t get him help, and get … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin: ‘I’ve never said I want out of here’
Dahlin refutes report he wants to move on from Sabres
'“I have never said I want out of here,” Dahlin said. “I’m not happy (with) where we’re at. I don’t want to lose. We have to get better. I’ve never said I want out of here. I thought that was pretty clear. That bugs me, actually. I get [ticked] off by that. I haven’t even mentioned the word 'leave.' That’s just how it is.”' … [Read more...] about Dahlin refutes report he wants to move on from Sabres
Practice Report | Dahlin reiterates commitment to Sabres
'“I just had a long sit down with Rasmus a couple days ago for an hour in my office,” Adams said. “… He's incredibly intelligent and thoughtful in the way he approaches things, and he asks a lot of questions. What he and I talk a lot about is how does he balance what he does on the ice, off the ice, all those types of things.”' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Dahlin reiterates commitment to Sabres
The Sabres Report - Mar 11, 2025
Josh Norris assists on game-winning goal as UPL helps Sabres snap skid: Takeaways
'“He’s a mountain," said Norris, a 25-year-old center. "He’s a special player.”' … [Read more...] about Josh Norris assists on game-winning goal as UPL helps Sabres snap skid: Takeaways
Jason Zucker's decision to re-sign with Sabres was partly 'unfinished business'
'“I believe in the group,” Zucker, who will count $4.75 million against the salary cap through 2026-27, told reporters following the morning skate Monday in KeyBank Center. “It’s been a fun challenge for me being one of the older guys on the team, but also, it’s been a lot of fun to be a part of it. And, obviously, this year didn’t go the way we wanted to this point, but that … [Read more...] about Jason Zucker’s decision to re-sign with Sabres was partly ‘unfinished business’
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen helps Sabres beat Oilers, end winless skid
'The Sabres have been waiting for him to be a difference-maker again – coach Lindy Ruff said last week they needed a save from him – and he delivered in Monday’s 3-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers, helping them end a six-game winless skid (0-5-1).' … [Read more...] about Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen helps Sabres beat Oilers, end winless skid
Strong belief in Sabres helped Jason Zucker sign contract extension
'“I believe in the group,” said Zucker, who played in Monday’s 3-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers at KeyBank Center. “… To me, it’s a little bit of like an unfinished business thing, too.”' … [Read more...] about Strong belief in Sabres helped Jason Zucker sign contract extension
Tuesday's Edmonton Coverage
Oilers coach fed up with turnovers: 'That's what's hurting the team' (Edmonton Sun) Player grades: Sloppy Edmonton Oilers fall in regulation to last place Sabres (Edmonton Journal) Oilers can't find a way to beat lowly Sabres (Sportsnet) Game Recap: Sabres 3, Oilers 2 (EdmontonOilers.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Edmonton Coverage