'“I mentioned yesterday, we lost a couple of key players in Quinn and Samuelsson,” Granato said. “I think we’re in a better place psychologically than we were at the start of the year, at any point right now to fill in for those losses of those two players.”' … [Read more...] about Benson and Sabres ready to seize opportunity following All-Star break
Archives for February 2024
Mattias Samuelsson's season-ending injury will force other Sabres to 'step up'
'The severity of Samuelsson’s injury was less obvious. He skated 19:26 in a game at Anaheim on Jan. 23, then missed two games before team doctors determined that he could not play through the injury. Both are significant losses that will cause young players, specifically winger Zach Benson and defenseman Owen Power, to take on more responsibility for the Sabres, who, at … [Read more...] about Mattias Samuelsson’s season-ending injury will force other Sabres to ‘step up’
Mike Harrington: Don Granato is looking forward and not back on this season. His future depends on it
'It’s added up to a 9-6-1 mark the last 16 games, which would be a 97-point pace over a full season that’s probably playoff-worthy. Of course, there’s that tiny issue of the 72-point pace Buffalo played at through mid-December.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Don Granato is looking forward and not back on this season. His future depends on it
Sabres lose Mattias Samuelsson for the rest of the season; Jack Quinn’s injury emotional for his teammates
'The Sabres, who practiced Sunday in KeyBank Center following their bye week and NHL All-Star break, must erase a 10-point deficit without two of their top talents.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose Mattias Samuelsson for the rest of the season; Jack Quinn’s injury emotional for his teammates
Mattias Samuelsson to miss remainder of season following surgery to repair upper-body injury
'Samuelsson finished the game in Anaheim against the Ducks, but didn’t play in the final two games of the road trip. Quinn got hurt midway through the game in Los Angeles against the Kings.' … [Read more...] about Mattias Samuelsson to miss remainder of season following surgery to repair upper-body injury
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson out for season with upper-body injury
'"He's had lingering injuries just by virtue of how he blocks shots and finishes hits. He was not dealing with this injury prior to the other night (San Jose game)."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson out for season with upper-body injury
Sabres D Mattias Samuelsson out for season, F Jack Quinn to miss 6-8 weeks
'Samuelsson, who skated much of this season on Buffalo’s top D-pair with All-Star Rasmus Dahlin, sat out two games after getting hurt Jan. 23 in a loss at Anaheim. He had missed two games the week prior after getting elbowed in the head by Vancouver’s Filip Horonek. The 23-year-old Samuelsson finished his fourth NHL season with one goal and seven points in 41 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres D Mattias Samuelsson out for season, F Jack Quinn to miss 6-8 weeks
Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson to have season-ending surgery
'Buffalo's second-round pick in the 2018 draft has sat out a handful of games this season due to injury. It is unclear if those injuries are related to the current one.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson to have season-ending surgery
Samuelsson out for season, Quinn 6-8 weeks for Sabres
'“Those are key guys and very talented guys,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “I feel the other guys that are going to have to step up, that you're going to call on and are going to fill more minutes, are in a way better mind frame than they were. Their psyche is way better than it was a month ago. So, we lose these guys, but I still feel very confident in the group that's going … [Read more...] about Samuelsson out for season, Quinn 6-8 weeks for Sabres
Samuelsson to undergo season-ending surgery; Quinn out 6-8 weeks with lower-body injury
'“He got injured in [his] last game,” Granato said following Sunday’s practice at KeyBank Center. “He’s had lingering injuries just by virtue of how he blocks shots and finishes hits, and your body is always banged up and sore. But this was an injury that happened in the game. He was not dealing with this injury prior to it the other night. He was dealing with different … [Read more...] about Samuelsson to undergo season-ending surgery; Quinn out 6-8 weeks with lower-body injury
Dahlin's big weekend: Berth in All-Star final, chance to play for Sweden in the Olympics
'"The second game was a little difficult. We sat around for an hour just waiting but yeah, no excuses," Dahlin said. "It was a good game. Thank God we had (Connor) McDavid on the team the first game and he clutched it for us."' … [Read more...] about Dahlin’s big weekend: Berth in All-Star final, chance to play for Sweden in the Olympics
Mike Harrington: Rasmus Dahlin has more to give, and that's good because his new price tag requires it
'Dahlin has 13 goals, tops among NHL defensemen, and 38 points this season. That puts him on pace for a career-high 22 goals and 64 points, which would be a drop of nine points from last season. He is also sporting a minus-12 rating, a huge drop from last year’s plus-12.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Rasmus Dahlin has more to give, and that’s good because his new price tag requires it
Sabres All-Star Dahlin lends marine biology expertise to Toronto aquarium
'Dahlin identified more than a couple of fish as they made their way past him. "I'm able to identify any fish," Dahlin claimed. "That's a fish. That's a fish. A lot of fishes in here."' … [Read more...] about Sabres All-Star Dahlin lends marine biology expertise to Toronto aquarium
CHL notebook: Sabres prospect Komarov showing 'a lot of growth'
'"I love to play offensive and defensive," he said. "I want to be a two-way defenseman. I'm trying to progress everywhere, [defensive] zone, offensive zone, everywhere. I'm trying to be good on offense and same thing on defense. Last year I think I played well in the offensive zone but I'm trying to be an all-around player."' … [Read more...] about CHL notebook: Sabres prospect Komarov showing ‘a lot of growth’
Recapping Dahlin's memorable moments from All-Star Weekend
'“Unreal experience with family and friends,” Dahlin said. “I spent a lot of time with them. And then Toronto overall, it’s been unbelievable. It’s the next level here in this city with all the fans, all the setups. It’s been a really cool three days here.”' … [Read more...] about Recapping Dahlin’s memorable moments from All-Star Weekend