Who wouldn't want to play hockey in Los Angeles? Like new Sabres defenseman Christian Wolanin joked Monday, your first thought after practice was often, "Great, I'm going to the beach."
Beaches of LA are gone, but Christian Wolanin is happy to be with Buffalo Sabres
New Sabres defenseman Christian Wolanin, left, battles for position with Buffalo center Casey Mittelstadt while playing for Ottawa during a game at KeyBank Center on April 4, 2018.
Michigan, with a stacked roster featuring Sabres prospects Owen Power and Erik Portillo, moved into the No. 1 spot in both major college hockey polls.
The Buffalo Sabres play the Vancouver Canucks at 7 p.m. in KeyBank Center.
Wolanin, a 26-year-old with a left shot, was waived by the Los Angeles Kings and has appeared in 61 NHL games since he debuted with Ottawa in 2017-18.
“All our guys need experience, they need situations. It’s the only way they’re going to learn," coach Don Granato said.
The Sabres (2-0) started the season with consecutive wins for the first time since 2019-20.
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The Sabres rode a 30-save performance by 40-year-old goalie Craig Anderson to a 5-1 season-opening win over the Montreal Canadiens.
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"We feel they're great leaders, two of our veteran guys that have a passion and love for not only the Sabres but Buffalo," said coach Don Granato.
