'Everyone on both benches – Subban was a member of the Blackhawks before the trade – smiled and laughed when they realized this wasn't a video recording. Subban belted out every note, including those he didn't think his voice could ever reach again. The crowd roared in approval and people across the NHL lauded the remarkable performance.' … [Read more...] about Malcolm Subban surprises the Sabres and himself by singing national anthem
Archives for May 2, 2022
Sabres notebook: Victor Olofsson prepared to wait awhile for contract
'Olofsson is arbitration-eligible and acknowledged that a resolution won’t come anytime soon. He waited almost eight months for a contract following the 2019-20 season because of the Covid-19 pandemic’s impact on the NHL offseason.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Victor Olofsson prepared to wait awhile for contract
Sabres’ Victor Olofsson knows new contract will ‘take some time’
'“I know it’s going to take some time here,” Olofsson said Sunday as the Sabres held end-of-season meetings inside KeyBank Center. “I’m not worried about signing a deal here quick. I know it’s going to probably go the whole summer maybe even before we figure something out. But I’m all good with that. I know what it’s like now. There’s nothing that needs to be rushed.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Victor Olofsson knows new contract will ‘take some time’
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen injured; Sabres send two prospects to Amerks
'“It’s not short-term,” Appert told reporters Sunday of Luukkonen’s injury. “It’s going to be minimum of a few weeks or so.”' … [Read more...] about Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen injured; Sabres send two prospects to Amerks
Dylan Cozens can't wait to apply lessons he learned from season
'“It was definitely a lot different than last year. It was kind of like a rookie year all over again," the 21-year-old admitted during his end-of-season press conference on Sunday. "It was a big learning experience just with all the travel and all the games, and how quickly it comes at you. It was a lot to learn, and a lot that I’ll take in and make improvements over the … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens can’t wait to apply lessons he learned from season
Buffalo Sabres assign Peyton Krebs and Mattias Samuelsson to Amerks for AHL Playoffs
'Krebs racked up seven goals and 15 assists in 48 games played with Buffalo, while Samuelsson added ten assists and a physical element to Buffalo's blue line. The Rochester Americans begin a three-game play-in series with the Belleville Senators on Wednesday.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres assign Peyton Krebs and Mattias Samuelsson to Amerks for AHL Playoffs
Sabres locker room cleanout: 3 stars of the season
'Don Granato, in his first year as the Sabres head coach, provided the spark.' … [Read more...] about Sabres locker room cleanout: 3 stars of the season
'They are my brothers' | How the Sabres formed a tight bond in 2021-22
'"The guys are going to grow up together here," Okposo said. "… That's what I did on the Island. I was a young guy, and we grew up together and it all happened kind of the way it was supposed to. These guys are going to do that here and it's something really special."' … [Read more...] about ‘They are my brothers’ | How the Sabres formed a tight bond in 2021-22