'"Last year was really unfortunate what happened," Nylander said. "It's fortunate that I'm here now and I can show the player that I am in this camp and get ready for the season."' … [Read more...] about Alex Nylander kicks off big weekend, important training camp with a goal
Archives for September 8, 2018
Mike Harrington: Exactly as advertised, Dahlin is dynamic
'Dahlin jumped up on the play from his first shift and never stopped. He was physical, obliterating Devils forward and former Canisius College captain Ryan Schmelzer with one crushing first-period check. He generated offense with two goals, including the go-ahead tally to snap a 4-4 tie early in the third period. He was dominant with the puck, both in the defensive zone and … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Exactly as advertised, Dahlin is dynamic
Sabres Prospects Challenge: Observations from Friday night as Rasmus Dahlin shines
'Dahlin scored twice, had an assist and was probably the best player on the ice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Prospects Challenge: Observations from Friday night as Rasmus Dahlin shines
Rasmus Dahlin wows in Sabres debut
'The 2,000 or so fans ate it up.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin wows in Sabres debut
Sabres’ Alexander Nylander showcasing maturity, acting like leader
'“He’s leading, he’s going to the front of the lines now,” Taylor said inside HarborCenter. “Before he’d go second, third, maybe last in the lines because he wasn’t sure of himself. Now I think that maturity level, he wants to be here as well.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Alexander Nylander showcasing maturity, acting like leader
Dahlin shines as Sabres beat Devils at Prospects Challenge
'The Sabres get points from 10 different skaters on Friday, with camp invitee Cole Coskey, Victor Olofsson, and Alex Nylander also contributing in the goal scoring department. Forwards Rasmus Asplund and Matej Pekar each added a pair of assists to follow suit behind Dahlin in overall scoring.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin shines as Sabres beat Devils at Prospects Challenge
Rasmus Dahlin dazzles in 6-4 win over Devils
'As crazy as it may sound -- he exceeded expectations.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin dazzles in 6-4 win over Devils
Dahlin scores twice as Sabres top Devils at Prospects Challenge
'In front a capacity crowd inside the arena, the slick skating Swede put the Sabres up 4-2, moving into the faceoff circle and then firing across the crease through traffic, to beat Devils netminder MacKenzie Blackwood.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin scores twice as Sabres top Devils at Prospects Challenge
Dahlin impresses in debut, scores twice for Sabres
'"[Dahlin] knows when to go and when not to go, and those things are hard to teach; his instincts are amazing," said coach Chris Taylor, who coaches Buffalo's American Hockey League affiliate in Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin impresses in debut, scores twice for Sabres
Dahlin scores pair of goals in Prospects Challenge win over Devils
'Evidently, the fans wanted to see him score, too. Dahlin went on to find the back of the net twice and tallied an assist in Buffalo's 6-4 win over New Jersey. Each time he scored, a crescendo of cheers rang from the crowd as he led his teammates back toward the bench.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin scores pair of goals in Prospects Challenge win over Devils
Nylander looking to make most of opportunity at Prospects Challenge
'"This is going to be my third rookie camp so of course I feel like I've done it before and I'm trying to be a leader for the other guys like Dahlin and other guys who are young here," he said. "Just show everything on the ice and try to work as hard as possible."' … [Read more...] about Nylander looking to make most of opportunity at Prospects Challenge