'The Sabres' game Thursday night in TD Garden against the Boston Bruins is the first of 15 games in March – and 11 are against teams currently in a playoff position. Buffalo is not in one, but still remains in a good spot.' … [Read more...] about It’s been a long time since we’ve seen this March Madness: Sabres in a playoff hunt
Archives for March 2, 2023
Sabres trade rights to Michigan goalie Erik Portillo to Kings for third-round pick
'Portillo, 22, had made it clear he was not going to sign with the Sabres and would pursue unrestricted free agency after his college career at Michigan ended, and the Sabres did not want to lose him for nothing. It's a risk, however, for Los Angeles, which gave Buffalo a pick to get at the front of the line for Portillo's services, but could have nothing to show for it.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade rights to Michigan goalie Erik Portillo to Kings for third-round pick
Sabres Notebook: Newcomer Riley Stillman hopes to inject 'old-school grit' when he enters lineup
'"I spoke with him on the phone and then had a conversation with him (Tuesday)," said Sabres coach Don Granato. "You could see he was very excited (Wednesday). He was head to toe in Sabre gear and ready to work out and get going."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Newcomer Riley Stillman hopes to inject ‘old-school grit’ when he enters lineup
Riley Stillman ‘ecstatic’ about trade to Sabres, sees something special building
'“You look down the bench from the visiting team and a guy scores (and) they’re just as happy and they had nothing to do with it, right?” an excited Stillman said Wednesday in KeyBank Center. “It’s a team that wants everyone to be successful and wants everyone to grow and get better as a group. It’s intimidating as a visitor and exciting coming in here to have that … [Read more...] about Riley Stillman ‘ecstatic’ about trade to Sabres, sees something special building
Sabres injury update: Rasmus Dahlin could miss next two games
'“We will hold him out tomorrow and he’ll stay back, get more rehab and get another report tomorrow to see where that day to day is,” Granato said following Wednesday’s practice at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres injury update: Rasmus Dahlin could miss next two games
Sabres trade rights to goalie prospect Erik Portillo to Kings
'The Sabres have rookie goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, 23, earning most of the action in Buffalo. Meanwhile, goalie prospect Devon Levi, 21, is a junior at Northeastern and was named college hockey’s best goalie last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade rights to goalie prospect Erik Portillo to Kings
Team brings renewed excitement
'But they are having trouble at the KeyBank Center, where they have won only 12 of their 31 games. Tonight, they battle one of the Stanley Cup favorites in the Bruins. The contest may provide one more indicator of whether this team is ready for the next step of the postseason.' … [Read more...] about Team brings renewed excitement
Thursday's Boston Coverage
Bruins take win streak into home matchup with the Sabres (AP) Bruins Return Home On Win Streak To Face Sabres, Tage Thompson (NESN) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Boston Coverage
Thursday's Los Angeles Coverage
Kings acquire goalie prospect Erik Portillo from Sabres (Los Angeles Daily News) Michigan goalie traded in NHL deal (Ann Arbor News) Kings Acquire Rights to Goaltender Erik Portillo from the Buffalo Sabres (LAKings.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Los Angeles Coverage
Buffalo Sabres looking to finally end long, ugly playoff drought
'"The things that makes me most excited about going into playoffs ... is you see the Bills," Dahlin continued. "They made the playoffs and it's thousands of people just waiting outside the airport. That's what makes me most excited."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres looking to finally end long, ugly playoff drought
Riley Stillman very happy he got traded to Buffalo
'"There were a lot of emotions that come through, but I’m excited to come to a group that’s young and coming in the right direction, and in the hunt for a playoff spot," said Stillman on Wednesday. "It’s fun playing hockey that matters every night, and I’m just ecstatic to be here."' … [Read more...] about Riley Stillman very happy he got traded to Buffalo
Sabres trade rights to goaltender Erik Portillo to Kings for third-round pick
'This season for the Wolverines, Portillo has posted a 3.01 goals-against average and .908 save percentage with a 19-10-2 record. He was also named a B1G Second-Team All-Star last season when he posted a 31-10-1 record with a 2.14 goals-against average and a .926 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade rights to goaltender Erik Portillo to Kings for third-round pick
Sabres acquire third-round pick from Kings for rights to Erik Portillo
'According to multiple reports, Portillo didn't plan on signing with the Sabres and was willing to test the market once the Sabres no longer owned his rights. Portillo leaving provides an even clearer path for fellow prospect, Devon Levi, who is having another phenomenal season at Northeastern.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire third-round pick from Kings for rights to Erik Portillo
Sabres deal Portillo to L.A. Kings for 3rd-round pick
'Buffalo drafted Portillo in the third round of the 2019 draft. He's been playing for the last three seasons at the University of Michigan.' … [Read more...] about Sabres deal Portillo to L.A. Kings for 3rd-round pick
Stillman joins Sabres, could debut Thursday in Boston
'"They're a team that we didn't want to play against," Stillman said. "The skill and the talent and the ability of the guys to buy into each other and want to win for each other - you look down the bench from the visiting team and a guy scores, they're just as happy and they had nothing to do with it, right? ' … [Read more...] about Stillman joins Sabres, could debut Thursday in Boston