'DiPietro compiled 34 goals, 88 points and 120 penalty minutes in 105 career NCAA games. The Ohio native enjoyed his best season as a sophomore in 2017-18, compiling a career-high 13 goals and a team-best 35 points in 36 contests.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Western Michigan product Dawson DiPietro to entry-level contract
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Western Michigan forward Dawson DiPietro signs with Buffalo Sabres
'The 5-foot-11, 185-pound forward has been a three-year fixture with WMU, beginning with his sophomore season when he broke out with 13 goals and 22 assists in 36 games, which added up to a team-best 35 points.' … [Read more...] about Western Michigan forward Dawson DiPietro signs with Buffalo Sabres
Sabres head coach Ralph Krueger still hanging on to NHL season resuming
'Krueger believes there is still much to be gained for the Sabres to continue playing, but adds he’ll abide by whatever decision the NHL reaches on whether to resume the regular season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres head coach Ralph Krueger still hanging on to NHL season resuming
Sabres agree to sign Western Michigan forward DiPietro
'From Ohio, the 24-year-old DiPietro caught the Sabres’ attention when he was invited to the team’s annual development camp in June.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to sign Western Michigan forward DiPietro
Sabres' Krueger hopes to continue the season
'Krueger is a very intelligent man and he knows sports aren’t a priority right now. The Sabres head coach said, “The health of the world and the health of the people that we all care about has certainly taken a priority in a form that we have never seen in our lifetime, and there’s got to be a focus on that right now. The predominant pain that I would be feeling right now is … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Krueger hopes to continue the season
Sabres' sign college free agent Dawson DiPietro
'When DiPietro was in Buffalo for camp he said he used to attend Sabres games as a kid and tweeted that signing with this team is a dream come true. Buffalo had already signed another college free agent in Brandon Biro from Penn State,' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ sign college free agent Dawson DiPietro
Krueger trying to stay ready, hopeful NHL season resumes
'“We heard we had to return to hotel. Jason Botterill spoke to team. We found out the reality of the situation,” Krueger said. “It was shocking at the time. Suddenly, the ground just fell out underneath us. It was a blur.”' … [Read more...] about Krueger trying to stay ready, hopeful NHL season resumes
Krueger says he thinks about Sabres' playoff chances during season pause
'"It's one of those [situations] where sports will be very important out the other end of this, I know that," he said. "We just have to be ready when that call comes, that we do our part to get the world in motion in the right direction again."' … [Read more...] about Krueger says he thinks about Sabres’ playoff chances during season pause
Buffalo Sabres season snapshot
'Breakout player: Victor Olofsson: The forward is tied for fourth among NHL rookies with 42 points (20 goals, 22 assists) in 54 games. His 11 power-play goals are tied for the Sabres lead with Eichel and tied for 11th in the NHL. The 24-year-old is a prime example of a late-round bloomer. Selected in the seventh round (No. 181) by Buffalo in the 2014 NHL Draft, he is paying … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres season snapshot
Buffalo Sabres season snapshot awards
'Jack Eichel has been the leader and face of the Sabres since being the No. 2 pick of the 2015 NHL Draft. His 36 goals are an NHL career high, and the center's 78 points are 28 more than Buffalo's second-leading scorer, forward Sam Reinhart (50). Eichel, who is Sabres captain, has been frequently mentioned as a Hart Trophy candidate as NHL MVP, and rightly so; he's averaging … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres season snapshot awards
Buffalo Sabres season snapshot memorable moments
'The greatest goalie in Louisiana high school hockey history needs no introduction, but when asked to do the customary greeting for "Sunday Night Football," Buffalo Bills All-Pro cornerback Tre'Davious White gave a shoutout to his pals at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres season snapshot memorable moments
Buffalo Sabres season snapshot fantasy honors
'Unsung hero: Linus Ullmark, G -- Among the 45 goalies who have played at least 30 games this season, Ullmark is tied for 16th in save percentage (.915) and has one of the best rates at even strength (.926; T-6th). The potential 2020 restricted free agent has kept the Sabres competitive when healthy and reminded fantasy owners of his hidden value in his return from injury … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres season snapshot fantasy honors
Krueger staying ready, sharing knowledge during suspension of play
'"Everything kind of started unraveling from there," Krueger said Monday during a conference call with reporters. "We weren't sure where that would take us. We began the gameday in Montreal as if we were going to play."' … [Read more...] about Krueger staying ready, sharing knowledge during suspension of play
Sabres, forward DiPietro agree on 1-year deal
'DiPietro participated in the Sabres' annual development camp last summer. He was a member of the winning team in the 3-on-3 French Connection Tournament, skating as part of a group that included forward Tage Thompson and defensemen Jacob Bryson and Ryan Johnson.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, forward DiPietro agree on 1-year deal
Sabres at 50: Dave Hannan fondly remembers overtime goal versus Devils
'Of course, Hannan, who lives in Pittsburgh, still hears about the goal. Hannan’s job as director of sales for Smith+Nephew, a medical technology company, regularly brings him to Buffalo and Rochester. “It does come up,” he said. “It was a big game, it was a big goal. We had a really good team. So when someone brings it up to me, it just brings back great memories."' … [Read more...] about Sabres at 50: Dave Hannan fondly remembers overtime goal versus Devils