Archives for October 5, 2021

'It was a formidable challenge for Luukkonen against a Columbus forward corps that included Voracek, Patrik Laine, Boone Jenner, Gustav Nyquist, Oliver Bjorkstrand as well as No. 1 defenseman Zach Werenski. He made several decent saves, and was particularly sharp with his glove hand, but dealt with a sea of open players in the Sabres' defensive zone.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Not much help for Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen as Sabres fall to Blue Jackets

'“He’s got three big tickets,” said Sabres defenseman Ethan Prow, who played with Peterka in Munich last season. “It’s his speed, for one. He uses it well and when he takes guys wide, he can really burn people with his speed. But then the other two are his hands and shot. I think he has all three. You can see his great shot and it showed up in Munich when we were on the power … [Read more...] about German winger J-J Peterka showing Sabres he’s ‘something special’

'"Most importantly, we're focused on Jack's health," Bettman said Monday in an interview with Jeff Marek on Sportsnet 590 The Fan in Toronto. " ... We're pretty up to speed on in terms of what's going on and there's a legitimate disagreement among doctors as to what the course of treatment would be best, both in the short term and the long term. And that's something that … [Read more...] about NHL commissioner Gary Bettman on Sabres/Eichel dispute: ‘It’s a terrible situation’

'A fifth-round draft choice in 2016, Jonsson-Fjallby has a two-year contract that carries a $750,000 cap hit if he's on the Sabres' roster, but he will be paid $175,000 if he joins the Rochester Americans.' … [Read more...] about Sabres claim winger Axel Jonsson-Fjallby off waivers from Washington