'This season, the 21-year-old has six goals and 16 assists in 35 games.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin selected to 2022 NHL All-Star Game
Archives for January 2022
Skinner nets two, Sabres top Preds 4-1 in Dell’s first win of season
'Skinner scored his first in the second period when the game was tied. After the first shot by Dylan Cozens was stopped, Skinner’s rebound attempt found the back of the net to put Buffalo up 2-1.' … [Read more...] about Skinner nets two, Sabres top Preds 4-1 in Dell’s first win of season
Rasmus Dahlin named 2022 NHL All-Star
'This is the first All-Star appearance for Dahlin in his young career. The defenseman has 22 points (6 goals, 16 assists) in 35 games so far this season. He’s the first Sabres defenseman to make the All-Star team since Brian Campbell in 2008.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin named 2022 NHL All-Star
Skinner scores twice, Sabres end Predators five-game winning streak
'"Our guys deserved to win," Sabres coach Don Granato said. "They worked for it. They earned it from the first drop of the puck all the way to the end."' … [Read more...] about Skinner scores twice, Sabres end Predators five-game winning streak
Skinner scores twice, Dell makes 29 saves in win over Predators
'In that sense, their game Thursday represented a step toward normalcy. Thompson remained in COVID protocol, but Okposo and Tuch returned. Skinner scored a pair of goals. Hinostroza and Mark Jankowski (who also missed time with COVID) also scored.' … [Read more...] about Skinner scores twice, Dell makes 29 saves in win over Predators
At The Final Horn | Skinner's 2-goal game leads Sabres over Predators
'Matt Duchene scored for Nashville to tie it up 1-1, but Skinner scored two in a row to put Buffalo ahead for good. Juuse Saros made 17 saves for Nashville. The Predators were 8-1-1 in their last 10 games and riding a five-game win streak heading into the contest.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Skinner’s 2-goal game leads Sabres over Predators
'It's a dream' | Dahlin selected to 1st NHL All-Star Game
'"A world of confidence can come from that type of experience and being put in that type of a category," Granato said. "He's deserving. … It's going to happen whether it's sooner or later. He's chipping very well toward that."' … [Read more...] about ‘It’s a dream’ | Dahlin selected to 1st NHL All-Star Game
How to vote for Tage Thompson as Last Man In for the NHL All-Star Game
'Fans can send Thompson to the All-Star Game by voting at NHL.com/vote between now and Monday, Jan. 17. Winners will be revealed on Jan. 18.' … [Read more...] about How to vote for Tage Thompson as Last Man In for the NHL All-Star Game
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Quinn's NHL debut proved to be a special moment for entire organization (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
Crisis in the crease: Sabres turn to Dell and Houser with Luukkonen and Subban out
'"It's unlucky and it's not fun," defenseman Rasmus Dahlin said. "'Uppy' (Luukkonen) is having a great few games here lately and it stinks when they get injured for sure. Four goalies out. What can you do? We have other goalies that can stop pucks. We're a team. So new goalies came in and we really trust them now, too."' … [Read more...] about Crisis in the crease: Sabres turn to Dell and Houser with Luukkonen and Subban out
Sabres Notebook: Rasmus Dahlin could get the nod to make All-Star debut
'The former No. 1 overall pick looks to be the best candidate for the Atlantic Division team on the Buffalo roster for the skills competition Feb. 4 and the game in Las Vegas on Feb. 5. He has six goals and 16 assists, on pace for a career-high 51 points, and could become the first Buffalo defenseman with a 15-goal season since Alexei Zhitnik in 1997-98.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Rasmus Dahlin could get the nod to make All-Star debut
Injuries put struggling Sabres in goalie crisis: ‘It is shocking’
'The Sabres, who have a six-game winless skid, had no other options.' … [Read more...] about Injuries put struggling Sabres in goalie crisis: ‘It is shocking’
Sabres notes: Why was Jack Quinn sent back to Amerks after one game?
'But Kyle Okposo and Alex Tuch have left protocol and appear to be ready to play Thursday against the Nashville Predators.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Why was Jack Quinn sent back to Amerks after one game?
Thursday's Nashville Coverage
Nashville plays Buffalo, looks for 5th straight home win (AP) Game Day: Sabres vs. Preds Preview (NashvillePredators.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Nashville Coverage
Sabres sign Houser to shore up injury-depleted goalie depth
'Houser was signed to an NHL contract after spending this season splitting time between Buffalo’s minor-league affiliates in Rochester and Cincinnati. The 29-year-old made his NHL debut with the Sabres, going 2-2 in four games last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Houser to shore up injury-depleted goalie depth