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Archives for June 2018

Summer ‘critical’ for Sabres prospect Alexander Nylander

'“He’s going to be a third-year pro, and I think everybody gets wound up because Alex may or may not have delivered at the same offensive output that people may have expected or anticipated,” Sexton said. “But I think we have to recognize his age. If he was in playing in Mississauga in the OHL, he might have had 140 points. People would have been saying, ‘Eureka, what an … [Read more...] about Summer ‘critical’ for Sabres prospect Alexander Nylander

Olean Times Herald |

'He doesn't need to be the savior', but expectations high for Sabres' top overall pick Rasmus Dahlin

'"Then the hypothetical becomes reality -- he puts on the jersey, comes to Buffalo -- that carries a lot of weight," offered Biron. "They've come close to winning the lottery before, just missed out on Connor McDavid (in 2015), but now it's finally No. 1 overall. As soon as they flipped the card over, social media, the fans, went nuts. It is just so special."' … [Read more...] about ‘He doesn’t need to be the savior’, but expectations high for Sabres’ top overall pick Rasmus Dahlin

The Sporting News |

What to do about Ryan O'Reilly?

'General manager Jason Botterill doesn't have to trade O'Reilly but I think he will for reasons that include: salary cap flexibility, changing up the makeup of the locker room and the long term view down the middle of the ice. O'Reilly certainly has value and the Sabres should have a number of suitors for his services. That list could grow even further if the Sabres pick up … [Read more...] about What to do about Ryan O’Reilly?

WGR-AM |

Sabres' Simonick was honored by his peers

'Simonick is loved by any player that I have spoken with and he said the feeling is mutual, “I don’t know if everybody would be crazy enough like me to work 50 years with one organization, but I’ve had great owners, I’ve had great general managers and the big thing is that I tried to get along with everybody, everybody that puts the uniform on, everybody that worked for the … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Simonick was honored by his peers

WGR-AM |

What's in a number? With Moulson giving way to Dahlin, a history of Sabres who have worn 26

'The Sabres could trade Moulson, especially to a team looking to reach the salary cap floor, and that could be attractive because this is the last year of his five-year, $25-million contract and he's only owed $2 million in salary. If the Sabres can't do that and find another loaner spot for Moulson, he would count $3.975 million against their cap rather than the full $5 … [Read more...] about What’s in a number? With Moulson giving way to Dahlin, a history of Sabres who have worn 26

Buffalo News |

Dahlin heads Sabres development camp roster jammed with top prospects

'Joining Dahlin in attending his first development camp is fellow defenseman and second-round pick Mattias Samuelsson. The first- and second-rounders also include centers Casey Mittelstadt and Marcus Davidsson and goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (2017), as well as winger Alex Nylander and center Rasmus Asplund (2016).' … [Read more...] about Dahlin heads Sabres development camp roster jammed with top prospects

Buffalo News |

Sabres will not bring back Antipin, hope to re-sign Wilson as free agent

'The Sabres will not be extending offers to goaltender Robin Lehner, defenseman Victor Antipin and forward Scott Wilson -- but Botterill said the team is simply doing a paper move with Wilson to avoid salary arbitration and intends to work out a deal with him on Sunday, the start of unrestricted free agency.' … [Read more...] about Sabres will not bring back Antipin, hope to re-sign Wilson as free agent

Buffalo News |

Sabres notes: Victor Antipin let go after one season

'“We were really impressed with him,” Sabres general manager Jason Botterill said Monday inside KeyBank Center. “I know things didn’t go maybe as well as he wanted on the ice, but off the ice, he fit in with our locker room really well. He was a player that came over that struggled with the English language, did all the lessons.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Victor Antipin let go after one season

Olean Times Herald |