'By the time they took the ice, about 1,800 people were crowded into the rink, eagerly awaiting one player – Rasmus Dahlin.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin, finally, gets back to hockey as Sabres open development camp
Archives for June 28, 2018
Nylander among those not taking the ice for Sabres development camp
'But fear not. Nylander was still at development camp, taking part in off-ice conditioning and team meetings. He is one of five players – along with Marcus Davidsson, Cliff Pu, Maxwell Willman and Casey Fitzgerald – on the development camp roster who are not on the ice. Sabres assistant general manager Steve Greeley explained it was just precautionary.' … [Read more...] about Nylander among those not taking the ice for Sabres development camp
Mike Harrington: As Dahlin wows the crowd, Olofsson already knows what the fuss is about
'His skating is downright beautiful, with fluid, powerful strides. His head is up all the time as he carries the puck. Passes have oomph. As they like to say in the game, his shot is "heavy." He had a couple of snipes that drew plenty of oohs and ahhs from the crowd that filled most of the 1,800 seats.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: As Dahlin wows the crowd, Olofsson already knows what the fuss is about
Sabres Notebook: Nyberg returns to camp, World Cup action and more
'"It was a little bit up and down," Nyberg said. "A lot of injuries. It's going to happen sometimes where you just have to go through it. I think I stepped up my game in a lot of different ways anyway. Overall it wasn't one of my best years but I can for sure look back at it and learn from it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Nyberg returns to camp, World Cup action and more
Botterill taps into his knowledge pool to add Sheary, Hunwick
'Sheary is a rags-to-riches story that Botterill helped write from his days as Pittsburgh's assistant GM. He signed Sheary to an amateur tryout contract with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL in 2014 and Sheary had 20 goals for the Baby Penguins in 2014-15.' … [Read more...] about Botterill taps into his knowledge pool to add Sheary, Hunwick
Conor Sheary: Five Things to Know
'The Sabres just made a big dent in their biggest hole, adding a speedy winger on the left side. Sheary is just 5-foot-8 and 175 pounds but can motor. And that's exactly what this team needs a lot more of. Playing with No. 87 more than qualifies Sheary to play with Eichel, who has needed someone to convert his passes.' … [Read more...] about Conor Sheary: Five Things to Know
Matt Hunwick: Five Things to Know
'Hunwick was out for 15 games last season after suffering a concussion in practice in the middle of October. He made his mark in his first game back, scoring Pittsburgh's lone goal while shorthanded in a 2-1 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks.' … [Read more...] about Matt Hunwick: Five Things to Know
The Dahlin Show sizzles in Buffalo on NHL draft night
'The program had a 5.0 rating at 7:30 p.m. and a 6.0 rating at 7:45 p.m. Dahlin was officially drafted at 7:49 p.m. and he was interviewed at 7:54 p.m. Those are extremely high numbers for a Friday night in the summer on any channel.' … [Read more...] about The Dahlin Show sizzles in Buffalo on NHL draft night
First practice memorable for Rasmus Dahlin, Sabres
'“The building was electric,” Sabres assistant general manager Steve Greeley said. “I thought the most exciting part was when the players saluted the fans there and you saw just the reaction, like it almost gives you goosebumps or chills. If our players aren’t excited for this type of atmosphere, there’s probably something wrong with them.”' … [Read more...] about First practice memorable for Rasmus Dahlin, Sabres
Conor Sheary offers Sabres scoring, valuable experience
'The speedy Sheary, whom the Sabres acquired Wednesday with defenseman Matt Hunwick, quickly earned an NHL contract, scoring six goals in the AHL playoffs. Then within about a year he developed into one of the Penguins’ top wingers, often flanking superstar Sidney Crosby on the left.' … [Read more...] about Conor Sheary offers Sabres scoring, valuable experience
Penguins create cap space by trading Conor Sheary, Matt Hunwick to Sabres
'Given his lack of size, Sheary never showed much value in a bottom-six role. But used in the top-six, Sheary did prove at times to be a capable scorer.' … [Read more...] about Penguins create cap space by trading Conor Sheary, Matt Hunwick to Sabres
Penguins trade Conor Sheary, Matt Hunwick to Sabres as offseason tweaks begin
'The 26-year-old winger slumped badly in the playoffs last season, but he scored 41 goals over the last two years, and 37 came at even strength. A team with skilled centers — Buffalo has Jack Eichel, Ryan O'Reilly and Casey Mittelstadt — would love to have him on a wing.' … [Read more...] about Penguins trade Conor Sheary, Matt Hunwick to Sabres as offseason tweaks begin
Sabres acquire Sheary, Hunwick in trade with Penguins
'Sheary was the key to the deal for Botterill. He’s the former Penguins assistant GM who watched the undrafted player develop in making the jump from signing a minor-league tryout contract to winning two Stanley Cup titles playing alongside Pittsburgh captain Sidney Crosby.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Sheary, Hunwick in trade with Penguins
Sabres acquire Conor Sheary, Matt Hunwick from Penguins for draft pick
'"We were looking to improve our even strength scoring," Botterill said, according to the team's Twitter feed. "What I like about his game is he has played in playoff situations and has two Stanley Cups. He can come in and play with one of our offensive center men and finish off chances from them."' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Conor Sheary, Matt Hunwick from Penguins for draft pick
NHL free agency 2018: Buffalo Sabres trade for Penguins' Conor Sheary, Matt Hunwick
'Hunwick is 33 and appeared in just 42 games with the Penguins in 2017-18, his first season with the team after signing a three-year deal in free agency. But Sheary alone seems like good value for the Sabres as the centerpiece of the trade, whereas Pittsburgh will benefit from unloading both Hunwick's salary and Sheary's $9-million extension from last summer.' … [Read more...] about NHL free agency 2018: Buffalo Sabres trade for Penguins’ Conor Sheary, Matt Hunwick