'With the first pick of the second round, 32nd overall, the Sabres selected defenseman Mattias Samuelsson.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make their second selection of the NHL Draft
Archives for June 2018
Sabres take five defensemen, one center in 2018 NHL Draft
'Sabres fans won't have to wait long to see Dahlin on the ice. The team's development camp begins on Wednesday, June 27th at the Harborcenter.' … [Read more...] about Sabres take five defensemen, one center in 2018 NHL Draft
Sabres add to blueline, draft Mattias Samuelsson 32nd overall
'"He utilizes his size (6-foot-3, 217 pounds) as a strength," director of NHL Central Scouting Dan Marr said to NHL.com in February.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add to blueline, draft Mattias Samuelsson 32nd overall
Building the blueline key for Sabres moving forward
'“You’re having (the amateur scouting staff) focus on it the entire year. As a GM, you’re focused on the NHL team, the pro games and looking at different scenarios there. You can’t be active in amateur scouting and I felt good in the people we hired. (I’m) very proud in how they prepared and how they handled themselves and how they prepared for today’s draft.”' … [Read more...] about Building the blueline key for Sabres moving forward
Sabres fans ready to usher in the Dahlin era
'Buffalo fans young and old could hardly contain their excitement after learning the top overall prospect would be donning a Sabres sweater.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fans ready to usher in the Dahlin era
Sabres continue to replenish defensive depth on Day 2 of the NHL Draft
'"You can never have too many defensemen," Botterill said. "It was something that we did talk a lot about, about trying to add more defensemen. We certainly knew who we were going to take at number one.' … [Read more...] about Sabres continue to replenish defensive depth on Day 2 of the NHL Draft
Sabres select 5 players on 2nd day of 2018 NHL Draft
'Buffalo began the day by selecting defenseman Mattias Samuelsson (6'4", 218 lbs., 3/14/2000) with the first pick of the second round, No. 32 overall. Samuelsson spent the 2017-18 season with the USA Hockey NTDP, where he finished second among the team's defensemen with 31 points (11+20) in 58 games. He also served as Team USA's captain during the 2018 IIHF World U18 … [Read more...] about Sabres select 5 players on 2nd day of 2018 NHL Draft
Former teammate believes Samuelsson will complement Dahlin
'"They're getting a guy who will complement Dahlin pretty well," Wilde, a second-round pick by the Islanders, said. "I can just imagine those two playing together. Mattias will definitely lock it up defensively and shut down and allow a guy like Dahlin to have a bit of freedom.' … [Read more...] about Former teammate believes Samuelsson will complement Dahlin
Pekar 'never imagined' being drafted into NHL
'Pekar's familiarity with the Sabres dates back to his youth. Being a Czech native, he's well-versed in Dominik Hasek lore, and the first game he ever played in an NHL rink was in Buffalo at age 14. He beamed when recounting his combine interview with the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Pekar ‘never imagined’ being drafted into NHL
Buffalo Sabers chose Rasmus Dahlin in NHL draft
'"It has been a long wait, you have not been able to plan anything and now I can finally plan my future. I love to call Buffalo my new hometown."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabers chose Rasmus Dahlin in NHL draft
Here's your Buffalo, Rasmus Dahlin
'"Buffalo" is not just a city - it's also the English word for both bisonoxe and scare. Hence the following sentence, in English, is grammatically correct: "Buffalo Buffalo Buffalo Buffalo Buffalo Buffalo Buffalo Buffalo." In Swedish: " Buffalo Buffalo [as] Buffalo Buffets Scare, Scare Buffalo Buffalo." … [Read more...] about Here’s your Buffalo, Rasmus Dahlin
The wait is over: Sabres make Dahlin the No. 1 overall pick
'Dahlin becomes the third No. 1 overall pick made by the Sabres since they came into the NHL, joining Gilbert Perreault in the club's inaugural draft in 1970 and Pierre Turgeon in 1987. The 6-foot-2 defenseman from Frolunda of the Swedish Hockey League is expected to be an immediate contributor and the kind of defenseman who can instantly transform Housley's attack-based system … [Read more...] about The wait is over: Sabres make Dahlin the No. 1 overall pick
Finally a Sabre: In a frozen moment, Dahlin (and mom) are Buffalo-bound
'“Rasmus is very calm and comfortable in himself, which exudes that confidence when he’s doing all these interviews and meeting all these players,” said Chris Bandura, the Sabres’ vice president of media relations, who met multiple times with Dahlin. “He’s very mature for a young kid. You would never guess his age if you see how he acts and interacts with different people, … [Read more...] about Finally a Sabre: In a frozen moment, Dahlin (and mom) are Buffalo-bound
Why Sabres first overall pick Rasmus Dahlin looks like a game-changer
'He's been playing against men since he was 16 years old.' … [Read more...] about Why Sabres first overall pick Rasmus Dahlin looks like a game-changer
Rasmus Dahlin after he was drafted: 'I love to call my new town Buffalo'
'Yeah, they are great fans. I heard so many great things about them. Like they love hockey in that city and I can see that, when they come to me, they know me and I don’t even play in the NHL. So they probably love hockey. So, yeah, I’ve heard so many great things about them. I’m super excited to meet all the fans.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin after he was drafted: ‘I love to call my new town Buffalo’