'“Hockey has gotten me everywhere I’ve ever been in life, so it’s super important to me,” DiPietro said. “It brought me to multiple junior level towns, a Division I scholarship to now an NHL contract, so hockey is my one love and the one thing I’ve been doing since I was 3 years old.”' … [Read more...] about Medina native Dawson DiPietro signs with Buffalo Sabres
Archives for March 2020
Dunleavy: Not your average game day
'It was different to comprehend, the way that day was going, but we knew pausing the NHL season was the right thing to do for ourselves, our families back home and anyone else who could be severely affected by the spread of this virus that had already shut down entire countries and cities.' … [Read more...] about Dunleavy: Not your average game day
NHL Network programming to feature Sabres' two Winter Classic trips Saturday night
'The programming will include both NBC game broadcasts as well as NHL Network's orginial documentary on the 2008 game and the four-part reality series "Road to the 2018 Winter Classic" produced by the league and aired on NBC Sports Network.' … [Read more...] about NHL Network programming to feature Sabres’ two Winter Classic trips Saturday night
Sabres might possess special talent in newcomer Dominik Kahun
'“His skill, his speed, he’s added a definite tool to our kit, which is nice,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said earlier this month following a practice inside KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres might possess special talent in newcomer Dominik Kahun
Sabres' McCabe knew things weren't going to be good in Montreal
'Teammates tend to stay in touch with each other, and the Sabres have been doing that. McCabe said at this point, there isn’t much to talk about, “We’ve got our text group going and talking here and there, but there’s really not a whole lot to catch up on because everyone is just sitting at home in a holding pattern really. But all the [Europeans] got home safe, which was good, … [Read more...] about Sabres’ McCabe knew things weren’t going to be good in Montreal
Q&A: Marty catches up with Maxim Afinogenov
'My full 10 years in Buffalo was my best seasons! I loved the fans, loved the team, loved coaches. If you look at the stats that season, other seasons were more points, but it was my best because I only played 56 games.' … [Read more...] about Q&A: Marty catches up with Maxim Afinogenov
Sabres' Wayne Simmonds the 'ultimate warrior' and 'one of the nicest guys'
'Simmonds, now 31, has used his platform as a well-respected NHL player to try to make hockey accessible to everyone, no matter their socioeconomic background. Over his 12 NHL seasons, Simmonds has scored 251 regular-season goals while demonstrating passionate leadership and an impenetrable loyalty toward teammates.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Wayne Simmonds the ‘ultimate warrior’ and ‘one of the nicest guys’
Week Two of MSG's 'Sabres Classics' to feature regular season games from 2005-06
'All games air on MSG starting at 8 p.m. as well as the MSG Go app. They will then be available the following day at noon on the Sabres' YouTube channel.' … [Read more...] about Week Two of MSG’s ‘Sabres Classics’ to feature regular season games from 2005-06
Five ‘Sabres Classics’ from 2005-06 season to air on MSG next week
'That season, of course, the Sabres morphed into a powerhouse after the NHL lockout ended, roaring to the Eastern Conference final. Co-captains Daniel Briere and Chris Drury led what was arguably the league’s deepest and most exciting lineup.' … [Read more...] about Five ‘Sabres Classics’ from 2005-06 season to air on MSG next week
Week two of the Sabres Classic games have been announced
'Finally we head to Friday April 3 and we will see the game from April 5, 2006 when Danny Briere netted two late clutch goals to beat the Senators.' … [Read more...] about Week two of the Sabres Classic games have been announced
'Sabres Classics' to highlight 2005-06 regular season
'We'll start with a sampling of regular season games from that year. The NHL was coming out of a lockout that canceled the 2004-05 campaign and the Buffalo Sabres had a great mix of veterans, players entering their prime and rookies ready to shine. Expectations were low for Buffalo and as the year wore on, it was clear that something special was happening at One Seymour H. Knox … [Read more...] about ‘Sabres Classics’ to highlight 2005-06 regular season
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Jonas Johansson's top five moments of the season (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres adding defenseman Mattias Samuelsson on entry-level contract
'Samuelsson also served as captain for Western Michigan this season and filled the same role for the United States at this past IIHF World Junior Championship. He participated in each of the last two tournaments, helping the country win a silver medal in January 2019.' … [Read more...] about Sabres adding defenseman Mattias Samuelsson on entry-level contract
Sabres sign Mattias Samuelsson to entry-level contract
'A high ankle sprain cost Samuelsson the first four games of his sophomore year. Still, he found a groove after he returned, and he compiled two goals, 14 points and a plus-17 rating in 30 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Mattias Samuelsson to entry-level contract
Western Michigan defenseman Mattias Samuelsson signs with Buffalo Sabres
'The son of longtime NHL defenseman Kjell Samuelsson, Mattias was WMU's second-highest draft pick in program history before he ever stepped on campus and he anchored the Broncos blue line for two seasons, finishing his career with seven goals, 19 assists and a plus-minus rating of plus-20 during his 65 games in Kalamazoo.' … [Read more...] about Western Michigan defenseman Mattias Samuelsson signs with Buffalo Sabres