'With NHL free agency lurking the Buffalo Sabres front office had a busy Wednesday, extending qualifying offers to six different players.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres extend qualifying offers to six players
Archives for June 2019
Rasmus Dahlin falls short in Calder Trophy bid
'This doesn't take anything away from Dahlin's magical rookie campaign. What the Swedish defenseman accomplished as an 18-year-old was nothing shy of incredible. If it weren't for a ridiculously strong rookie class, Dahlin would've likely been victorious. It's safe to say the best is yet to come for the face of the Sabres blue line.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin falls short in Calder Trophy bid
Dahlin Finishes 3rd For Calder Trophy
'The 1st overall pick was the 5th defenseman in NHL history to tally 30 points before turning 19. He also set an NHL record with four game winning goals, the most for an 18-year-old defenseman. Dahlin was tied for 3rd on the Blue and Gold in takeaways (38) and fifth in blocked shots (66) and hits (97).' … [Read more...] about Dahlin Finishes 3rd For Calder Trophy
Rasmus Dahlin looks forward to working with Ralph Krueger
'"Of course you're a little bit nervous but I was excited to talk to him and listen to what he was saying," Dahlin said. "He seems like an awesome guy. He's so experienced being in the soccer, too. That's a lot of different teams he's been around. He likes developing hockey players."' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin looks forward to working with Ralph Krueger
Kim Pegula to co-chair NHL's diversity, inclusion council
'The council on which Pegula will serve will "demonstrate the league's continue commitment to diversity and inclusion and work to bring about internal change through workplace culture initiatives and employee engagement," according to a news release.' … [Read more...] about Kim Pegula to co-chair NHL’s diversity, inclusion council
20 years later, Sabres' No Goal drama is 'huge disappointment' for Hasek
'"We didn't really know anything on the ice. I found out in the locker room about what happened with the goal just taking off my pads," Hall of Fame goalie Dominik Hasek told The Buffalo News in an interview earlier this season. "I knew it was a huge disappointment. We were upset, so upset."' … [Read more...] about 20 years later, Sabres’ No Goal drama is ‘huge disappointment’ for Hasek
20 years later, 'No Goal' still haunts Sabres and fans
'Wednesday marks the 20th anniversary of “No Goal,’’ two words that came to stand for a happening, that came to stand beside “Wide Right’’ in the western New York Sports Hall of Fame of Heartache.' … [Read more...] about 20 years later, ‘No Goal’ still haunts Sabres and fans
Rasmus Dahlin enjoyed one of Sabres’ greatest rookie seasons ever
'Only one defenseman in NHL history – former Sabres star Phil Housley, who recorded 57 points as an 18-year-old in 1982-83 – compiled more points before his 19th birthday than Dahlin, who had 44. The third guy on that list is Bobby Orr, who had 38 points.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin enjoyed one of Sabres’ greatest rookie seasons ever
Sabres release 2019 preseason schedule
'Sept. 21: Toronto at Buffalo, 7 p.m, KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres release 2019 preseason schedule
Sabres announce 2019 preseason schedule
'The regular season schedule is set to be released next Tuesday, June 25.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2019 preseason schedule
Sabres' Dahlin is enjoying being in Vegas for the NHL Awards
'Pettersson is also from Sweden and Dahlin likes that his country has two of the three finalists, “It’s special to have two players from Sweden and it’s pretty funny, he’s really a good guy and a good player, so to able to be in Vegas with him at the Awards, it’s special.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dahlin is enjoying being in Vegas for the NHL Awards
The Skinner trade was a success... Let's do it again
'There's really only one player in the NHL that I can think of that this works with right now. Devils star winger Taylor Hall. It works in that he has one year left on his contract, reportedly won't sign with the Devils, and is arguably an elite player in the league. He'd dramatically improve the Sabres top six scoring.' … [Read more...] about The Skinner trade was a success… Let’s do it again
What's the plan, Jason Botterill?
'The bottom six forwards and defense corps need an overhaul. (Fingers crossed that goaltending doesn't need one too after that bumpy season.) Buffalo's bottom-six forwards repeatedly got trounced in games, a glaring area of concern even in November when the team was rattling off 10 straight wins. Nothing was done to address it. Going forward, there's value in restricted free … [Read more...] about What’s the plan, Jason Botterill?
Kim Pegula named Co-Chairman of the NHL's Diversity and Inclusion Senior Leadership Council
'The Council's main focus will be to continue committing to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace and around the league. The NHL and NHLPA also announced the creation of the 'Female Hockey Ambassador Program' at the summit. It is the first initiative from the newly-formed NHL and NHLPA Female Hockey Advisory committee; it will provide funding to NHL clubs to create … [Read more...] about Kim Pegula named Co-Chairman of the NHL’s Diversity and Inclusion Senior Leadership Council
Sabres to play in two home games during 2019 Preseason
'The Sabres open up play on September 16th and play three games on the road before hitting the KeyBank Center ice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to play in two home games during 2019 Preseason