'The 6-foot-5, 209-pound Finn looked sharp in a few ways, making 28 saves, many with his bright orange pads.' … [Read more...] about Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen looks sharp in Sabres debut
Archives for September 2018
Sabres’ Will Borgen showcasing physicality in rookie camp
'“It’s just part of my game, I like to be physical,” Borgen said. “I don’t do it all the time. I can find spots to have an open hit. … Most of my coaches that I’ve had have always wanted me to finish my checks. It’s always been a part of my game.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Will Borgen showcasing physicality in rookie camp
Rasmus Dahlin scores twice, lays big hit in Sabres debut
'The No. 1 pick got started with a big hit on 25-year-old Ryan Schmelzer in the first period. Dahlin’s physicality doesn’t get talked about as much as his all-world vision and puckhandling, but… maybe it should?' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin scores twice, lays big hit in Sabres debut
Sabres' Dahlin gave the fans everything they were looking for
'The best part of Dahlin’s game is his passing, he’ll look one way and pass the other. It’s a blind pass that covers two lines and is right on the tape. He made a nice play in the defensive zone and swept the puck up to Tage Thompson who scored on a shorthanded breakaway.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dahlin gave the fans everything they were looking for
Dahlin will be dynamic player for Sabres for years, Bowman says
'"His skating is so complete; he can go forwards, backwards and sideways so well and he has a good core," Bowman said of the Buffalo Sabres rookie defenseman after watching him at the Prospects Challenge. "He's got good size and strength and you can see he really likes to go.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin will be dynamic player for Sabres for years, Bowman says
Hutton aiming to be No. 1 goalie for first time with Sabres
'"Last season was all about finding a rhythm and playing more consistently," said Hutton, who signed a three-year, $8.25 million contract (average annual value of $2.75 million) on July 1. "Just kind of trimming the fat out a little bit. Every year there's that odd game where things don't go well or you let it snowball and over time, maybe it's maturity or experience, but being … [Read more...] about Hutton aiming to be No. 1 goalie for first time with Sabres
Sabres hope to take lessons from Prospects Challenge loss to Bruins
'"That was a good team," Taylor said. "It was very valuable. A team like that, you can't turn pucks over at the blue line, they're going to come back at you. Like I said, a lot of individualized play for us. I didn't think we were as physical, especially in front of the net. We couldn't sustain to be there.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hope to take lessons from Prospects Challenge loss to Bruins
Alex Nylander kicks off big weekend, important training camp with a goal
'"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
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