'The Sabres clearly have reservations about Ullmark, who struggled during the AHL playoffs, posting a ghastly 5.50 goals-against average and an .800 save percentage in three April outings.' … [Read more...] about Sabres in market for goalie after letting loose Robin Lehner
Olean Times Herald
Rasmus Dahlin has opportunity to become one of Sabres’ greats
'“Like, if you didn’t know … you’d be like, ‘Wow … this guy is a first-line center. That’s where he’ll play at in the NHL.’”' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin has opportunity to become one of Sabres’ greats
2018-19 Sabres schedule features early home stand, long January break
'The Sabres’ bye week coincides with the NHL All-Star break, so after their Jan. 18 game in Vancouver, they don’t play again until Jan. 29 in Columbus.' … [Read more...] about 2018-19 Sabres schedule features early home stand, long January break
Sabres could move on from goalie Robin Lehner soon
'It’s unclear how many teams would be interested in Lehner. If the Sabres could’ve traded him at the deadline last winter, they likely would’ve completed a deal. While he tended some fine goal at times in Buffalo – he quietly compiled a strong season two years ago – he has never consistently performed like a top-level starter.' … [Read more...] about Sabres could move on from goalie Robin Lehner soon
Sabres’ inability to find steals in NHL Draft contributed to demise
'Well, Foligno is the last player the Sabres drafted in the third round or later and developed into an NHL regular.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ inability to find steals in NHL Draft contributed to demise
Anything could happen as GM Jason Botterill tries to overhaul Sabres
'Yes, Reinhart, who needs a new contract, looks like a franchise cornerstone. But what if a team offers the Sabres a package that could fill, say, two holes? What if the Sabres think Reinhart, an average skater, might struggle as the NHL becomes faster and faster?' … [Read more...] about Anything could happen as GM Jason Botterill tries to overhaul Sabres
Sabres announce 2018 preseason schedule
'The seven-game slate includes two home contests.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2018 preseason schedule
Sabres give up on Hudson Fasching, trade him to Coyotes
'These days, the best teams showcase speed. Fasching, 22, might be best suited for “heavy hockey,” a style the Kings utilized to win the Stanley Cup in 2012 and 2014.' … [Read more...] about Sabres give up on Hudson Fasching, trade him to Coyotes
Sabres sign goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to entry-level contract
'In 2016-17, Luukkonen won a championship with HPK, his junior team, leading the league with a 1.78 goals-against average in the regular season and a 2.01 mark in the postseason.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to entry-level contract
High school prospect Jay O’Brien could be intriguing option for Sabres
'“He’s a dynamic offensive player, thinks the game very well,” NHL Central Scouting’s Dave Gregory said. “One of those (players who’s) two steps ahead in the playmaking and (possesses) a great compete level to go with it. So very, very good upside for him.”' … [Read more...] about High school prospect Jay O’Brien could be intriguing option for Sabres
Rasmus Dahlin embraces spotlight, won’t acknowledge future with Sabres
'“I’ve learned not to think about it and just to focus on what I can do every day, just eat, sleep,” he said. “(There’s) so many other things to think about.”' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin embraces spotlight, won’t acknowledge future with Sabres
Coach on future Sabre Rasmus Dahlin: ‘He will do everything for the team first’
'“It’s so rare that you can find a player that has both the compete level and the high smartness,” Rönnberg, who coaches Frölunda HC, Dahlin’s Swedish Hockey League club, told the Times Herald by phone Thursday. “(It’s) just world-class players that combine those two things. I saw that and I understood right away this guy is something extra, because he’s both competitive and he … [Read more...] about Coach on future Sabre Rasmus Dahlin: ‘He will do everything for the team first’
Sabres will receive first-round pick from Sharks for Evander Kane
'Kane has compiled 186 goals and 354 points in 574 games, including 29 goals and 54 points in 78 contests in 2017-18. If he had hit the open market, he likely would’ve been one of the most coveted forwards.' … [Read more...] about Sabres will receive first-round pick from Sharks for Evander Kane
Sabres sign prospect Rasmus Asplund to entry-level contract
'The Swede compiled 20 goals and 62 points in 170 career SHL contests over parts of four campaigns.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign prospect Rasmus Asplund to entry-level contract
Coach: Sabres’ Lawrence Pilut aggressive, talented defenseman
'“He’s giving 100 percent in everything he does,” Lindbom told the Times Herald over a Skype conversation Monday from Sweden. “It doesn’t matter if it’s outside the rink or on the rink. Sometimes, to get to the next level you have to sort out on the ice what to do to make your effort the best. I mean, you can’t be in both ends at the same time.' … [Read more...] about Coach: Sabres’ Lawrence Pilut aggressive, talented defenseman