'Winning four of the opening five games for the third time in 12 seasons, Buffalo boasts the fourth-best goal differential in the league, out-scoring opponents 22-11. The Sabres rank second in scoring (4.4 goals per game) and fourth in goals allowed (2.2 per game).' … [Read more...] about Sabres playing the percentages in hot start
Archives for October 2022
Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin is NHL’s 1st star of week
'Dahin scored three goals and had two assists to help Buffalo sweep its Western Canada trip with wins at Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver. He logged a plus-5 rating in averaging 24:02 of ice time.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin is NHL’s 1st star of week
Sabres add depth on defense with Jokiharju, Samuelsson absent
'With Jokiharju and Samuelsson absent, one of Clague or Lawrence Pilut will make his Sabres debut in the road trip finale against the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday. The two defensemen rotated on a pair with Casey Fitzgerald during practice, while Ilya Lyubushkin filled in for Samuelsson alongside Rasmus Dahlin. Owen Power and Jacob Bryson formed the other tandem.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add depth on defense with Jokiharju, Samuelsson absent
Dahlin named NHL's 1st Star of the Week
'Dahlin is currently on a five-game goal streak, which is the longest goal streak to start a season by a defenseman in NHL history.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin named NHL’s 1st Star of the Week
Savoie growing on and off the ice with Winnipeg
'He hasn't slowed down since his impressive showing with the Buffalo Sabres during training camp. He scored three goals in the Prospects Challenge and dressed in three NHL preseason games, with the team going 5-0-0 in those games.' … [Read more...] about Savoie growing on and off the ice with Winnipeg
JJ Peterka already a 'big part' of Sabres' success while living his NHL dream
'However, no one anticipated the immediate impact Peterka would have on the youngest team in the league. He has two goals and four points with a plus-1 rating through four games. His role is sure to expand with more experience.' … [Read more...] about JJ Peterka already a ‘big part’ of Sabres’ success while living his NHL dream
Sabres recall defenseman from Amerks
'The 6-foot, 187-pound Clague, 24, provides insurance. He has compiled two goals and 16 points in 58 career NHL outings with the Los Angeles Kings and Montreal Canadiens. He has registered three assists in five outings with the Amerks this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall defenseman from Amerks
With two defensemen out injured, the Sabres call up Clague
'That means Lawrence Pilut will likely make his regular season return to the Sabres. On Sunday, Buffalo called up Kale Clague from the Rochester Americans to have in Seattle in case there’s another injury during Monday’s practice.' … [Read more...] about With two defensemen out injured, the Sabres call up Clague
Sabres continue to fire on all cylinders out West
'Whether it's Dahlin's record-setting streak, Tuch's ability to find the back of the net. Or the superb goaltending from Craig Anderson and Eric Comrie. Buffalo is finding ways to shatter their early season expectations.' … [Read more...] about Sabres continue to fire on all cylinders out West
Sabres recall Clague from Amerks
'He played an NHL career-high 36 games last season for the Los Angeles Kings and Montreal Canadiens, tallying 10 points (2+8) and averaging 16:44. A second-round draft pick by Los Angeles in 2016, he was named to the AHL All-Star Game as a member of Ontario in 2019-20.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Clague from Amerks
Observations: Sabres roll over Canucks, lose Mattias Samuelsson to injury
'Wearing a brace on his right knee, Samuelsson had good news to share. While the awkward collision with the Canucks’ Curtis Lazar caused a painful tweak of the area, he avoided the worst-case scenario. His teammates backed him on the ice, too, by scoring three goals in the third period to improve to 4-1 this season.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres roll over Canucks, lose Mattias Samuelsson to injury
Craig and Nicholle Anderson balancing hockey, family in Sabres encore
'“I don't think I'd be where I am right now if it wasn't for her impact on, you know, what she brings to the table for the family,” Craig said. “At the end of the day, she's the one at home, raising the kids allowing me to kind of be selfish and chase my dream of still playing. So I think I'm in debt for a very long time. And I'll be working that off within the next couple of … [Read more...] about Craig and Nicholle Anderson balancing hockey, family in Sabres encore
Sabres’ Don Granato says early news on Mattias Samuelsson’s injury ‘positive’
'Granato said while the Sabres won’t know more about Samuelsson’ lower-body injury until today, the early word is “positive.” “So much happier after I heard where he’s at,” he said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Don Granato says early news on Mattias Samuelsson’s injury ‘positive’
Sunday's Vancouver Coverage
Sabres 5, Canucks 1: Continued winless streak greeted by chorus of boos (Vancouver Province) ‘Totally embarrassing’: Canucks reach desperate lows as jerseys hit ice in home opener (Sportsnet) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Vancouver Coverage
Jerseys hit the ice as Canucks lose ugly home opener to Sabres
'Three Vancouver jerseys hit the ice in the game's dying minutes and boos accompanied players as they left the ice.' … [Read more...] about Jerseys hit the ice as Canucks lose ugly home opener to Sabres