'"We're going to give him an opportunity with Jack and see what he can do," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "Jack's excited to play with Alex. He brings a skillset. I think he's just got to attack the game like he did in the third period [against Toronto] from the start of the game.When he does that, he's effective.' … [Read more...] about Nylander set to skate alongside Eichel, Sheary in Montreal
Archives for March 2019
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Rochester give up two power-play goals in loss (Buffalo News) Amerks drop third straight in 5-2 loss to Cleveland (Amerks.com) Pekar grateful for shot with Amerks (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres going global with games in Sweden next season against Tampa Bay
'The games will be played in Ericsson Globe, a 13,500-seat circular arena that is the home of the Swedish National Team and has hosted 10 previous NHL games. Each team will be designated the home team for one game, meaning the Lightning will come to KeyBank Center just once and Buffalo will go to Amalie Arena once during the 2019-20 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres going global with games in Sweden next season against Tampa Bay
Sabres Notebook: Jack Eichel, Sam Reinhart, Jeff Skinner split up again
'Despite the Sabres' struggles, the changes did come as somewhat of a surprise since Housley had been hesitant to break up his top line. Eichel, Skinner and Reinhart have skated together for the bulk of their 5-on-5 ice time this season. Their 51.36 percent shot-attempt differential and plus-7 goal differential during 5-on-5 are far better than the team's production when none … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Jack Eichel, Sam Reinhart, Jeff Skinner split up again
Swedish Sabres excited about playing games in Stockholm
'“Most of my friends have never seen an NHL game before,” the rookie said Thursday inside KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Swedish Sabres excited about playing games in Stockholm
Sabres to face Lightning in Sweden next season as part of Global Series
'The games will be played at Ericsson Globe.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to face Lightning in Sweden next season as part of Global Series
Flyers, Blackhawks, Sabres and Lightning to Europe in ’19-20
'“Yes!” was how Dahlin described his first reaction to learning the news.' … [Read more...] about Flyers, Blackhawks, Sabres and Lightning to Europe in ’19-20
Dahlin passes Orr, marking major milestone in 18-year-old Sabres rookie’s superb season
'The Sabres’ willingness to give Dahlin important minutes while allowing him to make mistakes is what has given him the opportunity to make such an impact as an 18-year-old.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin passes Orr, marking major milestone in 18-year-old Sabres rookie’s superb season
Sabres' Dahlin can't wait to play two NHL games in Sweden
'Buffalo of course has Rasmus Dahlin as well as Linus Ullmark, Johan Larsson, Alex Nylander and maybe Lawrence Pilut, Victor Olofsson or Rasmus Asplund. Dahlin lives about three hours outside of Stockholm and is thrilled, “I was so happy, to get a chance to meet my family and friends while in a season, it’s amazing.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dahlin can’t wait to play two NHL games in Sweden
Sabres to play two games in Sweden next season
'At the moment, both teams have a number of Swedish players on their roster, but none bigger than Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman and Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin. Hedman was Tampa Bay's second overall pick in the 2009 NHL Draft, while Dahlin was most recently the first overall pick of the Sabres in the 2018 NHL Draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to play two games in Sweden next season
Sabres are heading to Sweden next season
'For the NHL the move makes a ton of sense. Both the Lightning and Sabres rosters’ are loaded with talented players from Sweden, including former Norris winning defenseman Victor Hedman and 2018 first overall pick Rasmus Dahlin.' … [Read more...] about Sabres are heading to Sweden next season
Sabres to take on Lightning in Sweden during NHL Global Series
'On November 8 and 9, the team will take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in Sweden. Those will be the final games in the global series.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to take on Lightning in Sweden during NHL Global Series
Dahlin having historically good rookie season for Sabres
'Four teenage defensemen in the history of the NHL have produced more points than Dahlin in the season immediately after they were drafted: Buffalo's Phil Housley (66 in 1982-83), Bobby Orr of the Boston Bruins (41 in 1966-67), Cam Fowler of the Anaheim Ducks (40 in 2010-11) and Aaron Ekblad of the Florida Panthers (39 in 2014-15).' … [Read more...] about Dahlin having historically good rookie season for Sabres
Dahlin, Sabres to play Hedman, Lightning in Sweden for Global Series
'Dahlin has barely been able to hide his giddiness since learning that the Sabres will face Hedman and the Tampa Bay Lightning in two games at Ericsson Globe in Stockholm on Nov. 8 and 9 as part of the 2019 NHL Global Series. The games will provide the stage to showcase the latest in a line of elite Swedish defensemen, following in the footsteps of Hockey Hall of Famers like … [Read more...] about Dahlin, Sabres to play Hedman, Lightning in Sweden for Global Series
Swedish Sabres eagerly await next season's NHL Global Series
'"They were so happy and excited for the game," Dahlin said. "A lot of my friends, they can't see NHL hockey live because it's over here and it's expensive to fly and stuff like that. I'm super happy for that they can see the game in Sweden."' … [Read more...] about Swedish Sabres eagerly await next season’s NHL Global Series