'“That’s sort of the big unknown, that is, the actual toll that our competition for the game and practice is taking on the players,” Higham says. “There are some challenges with that; skating is very different from running, mechanically and metabolically. But a real big piece for us was using technology to quantify what the players were actually experiencing so we could make … [Read more...] about The Buffalo Sabres’ Sports Science Push Offers A Glimpse Of The NHL’s Data-Driven Future
Archives for November 2020
Inside the NHL: One year later, memories of Sabres' Sweden trip
'"I felt like that was something that was only going to happen once for me," Sabres winger Victor Olofsson said on a recent video call. "To bring all my family and friends down to Stockholm to watch me live play NHL hockey is something I'm never going to forget. It was just an unbelievable journey for all of us Swedes."' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: One year later, memories of Sabres’ Sweden trip
Sabres appoint Charlie Mendola as director of hockey strategy
'Mendola, a 46-year-old East Amherst native, has been a coach with the Buffalo Jr. Sabres and also served as assistant director at the Academy of Hockey, where, according to the LECOM Harborcenter website, he was tasked with “leading and managing the creation, implementation, marketing and servicing of all LECOM Harborcenter Hockey and Academy programming.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres appoint Charlie Mendola as director of hockey strategy
Hamilton Take2: Sign Rasmus Dahlin to a long-term deal
'I think Ralph Krueger has to give Dahlin the chance to blossom this season. I believe his minutes need to go up. In his first full season Dahlin played all 82 games and had nine goals and 35 assists for 44 points. In just 59 games last year, the kid had one more assist and just four fewer points. If you project last year’s numbers over 82 games, it would come out to six goals … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take2: Sign Rasmus Dahlin to a long-term deal
Sabres sign goalie Dustin Tokarski to two-year contract
'It was initially expected that Jonas Johansson, a 26-year-old who appeared in six NHL games last season, would serve as the organization’s No. 3 goaltender and share the net in Rochester with Luukkonen. However, the Sabres likely wanted insurance in the event the Amerks’ season is impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign goalie Dustin Tokarski to two-year contract
Sabres add goalie depth, sign Dustin Tokarski to two-year contract
'The 6-foot, 198-pound Tokarski, 31, also gives the Sabres an option if goalies Carter Hutton or Linus Ullmark struggle or get injured. Tokarski has compiled a 10-12-5 record with a 2.84 goals-against average and a .908 save percentage in 34 career NHL games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add goalie depth, sign Dustin Tokarski to two-year contract
Sabres sign goalie Dustin Tokarski to two-year deal
'Assuming that Linus Ullmark and Carter Hutton will go ahead as the two net minders in the NHL, Tokarski's inclusion in the minor league system could bump prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen back to the Cincinnati Cyclones in the ECHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign goalie Dustin Tokarski to two-year deal
Sabres sign G Dustin Tokarski to two-year deal
'While the 31-year-old has appeared in 34 NHL games between three different teams, he's primarily played in the minors, winning the Calder Cup twice. Last season with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, the AHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, he posted a .924 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign G Dustin Tokarski to two-year deal
Sabres sign Tokarski to 2-year deal
'Tokarski, 31, posted a .924 save percentage in 18 games last season with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, the AHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins. He is a two-time Calder Cup champion (2012 and 2019) and was selected to the AHL All-Star Game in 2013-14.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Tokarski to 2-year deal
Sabres prospect report: Marcus Davidsson's contract terminated by Vaxjo
'Davidsson’s troubles date back to last season, though, when he reportedly dealt with symptoms related to a concussion. He was limited to only 31 games, and he totaled seven goals with six assists. Davidsson’s previous season, his second after being drafted by Buffalo, wasn’t all that impressive, either.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect report: Marcus Davidsson’s contract terminated by Vaxjo
Sabres' Marcus Davidsson has contract with Växjö in SHL terminated
'To start the 2020-21 season in Sweden, Davidsson has dressed for all 12 games for the Lakers, but he only has one assist and has often dressed as their extra forward, averaging just 2:40 of ice time. In the last game where he actually played, the 21-year-old only got 9:25 of ice time.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Marcus Davidsson has contract with Växjö in SHL terminated
Sabres' unique group of 5 could have major ripple effect
'The Sabres are the only team with five players among the top 75 scoring forwards over the past five seasons.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ unique group of 5 could have major ripple effect
Ex-Sabres winger Dominik Kahun 'looking forward' to future with Oilers
'When the Sabres were negotiating with Kahun’s agent before the start of free agency Oct. 9, sources say the contract demand was approximately $2 million. The price tag was set high because Kahun’s camp knew it would likely receive close to that amount in salary arbitration. Remember, an independent arbitrator would issue a ruling as if the league has not been impacted … [Read more...] about Ex-Sabres winger Dominik Kahun ‘looking forward’ to future with Oilers
Sam Reinhart excited about Sabres’ moves, fine with one-year contract
'“It’s important to use those experiences, whether they’re positive or negative ones,” Reinhart said. “As you get older and you play more years, you try to use those to your advantage. With that being said, there are a lot of new faces in the locker room and we know firsthand every year is different.”' … [Read more...] about Sam Reinhart excited about Sabres’ moves, fine with one-year contract
Kahun signs one-year deal with Oilers
'During the offseason, the Sabres elected to not extend Kahun a qualifying offer as a restricted free agent, making him an unrestricted free agent as of Oct. 9. Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams said, at the time, it was about giving the team salary cap flexibility, but that they were open to bringing him back if they could make it fit in their plans.' … [Read more...] about Kahun signs one-year deal with Oilers