'"The closer you get, you talk to people back home and they're so excited for us to come," said Sabres center Johan Larsson, one of six Swedes on the Buffalo roster. "I look at it that it's a once-in-a-lifetime thing to come home and play there in the NHL. To play in your home country is going to be unbelievable."' … [Read more...] about Sabres expecting lots of homeland love as they head to Sweden
Archives for November 4, 2019
Feeling 'normal' after hip surgery, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen makes season debut
'The sharp pain that led to surgery is gone. He's moving well from post to post and remains the same controlled goaltender. However, Luukkonen hadn't played in a game since April 14, when he stopped 32 of 34 shots for Rochester to earn his first professional win. No practice or workout could prepare him for some of the chaos he faced Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Feeling ‘normal’ after hip surgery, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen makes season debut
Sabres recall Lawrence Pilut before trip to Sweden
'Pilut, 23, is one of six Swedes on the roster. He will likely serve as a spare defenseman during the trip.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Lawrence Pilut before trip to Sweden
Sabres call up D Lawrence Pilut for trip to Sweden
'The 23-year-old Pilut played 33 games for the Sabres last season. He started this season with the Sabres’ AHL affiliate in Rochester after undergoing offseason shoulder surgery.' … [Read more...] about Sabres call up D Lawrence Pilut for trip to Sweden
The Sabres make some roster moves
'The Sabres need three goalies to go to Sweden, so Andrew Hammond will travel with the team.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres make some roster moves
Sabres are 'proud ambassadors' at NHL Global Series in Sweden
'"We're proud to be ambassadors for the National Hockey League in Europe for that week," coach Ralph Krueger said. "It's a break from all club games in Europe. It's only national teams playing. So, we will definitely be the focal point. That's a role that we're embracing."' … [Read more...] about Sabres are ‘proud ambassadors’ at NHL Global Series in Sweden
Sabres recall Pilut, Hammond for Global Series trip
'The Buffalo Sabres today announced that the team has recalled defenseman Lawrence Pilut from the Rochester Americans (AHL) and placed defenseman Marco Scandella on injured reserve.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Pilut, Hammond for Global Series trip