Archives for June 23, 2019

'The Sabres began the day by selecting goaltender Erik Portillo (6'6", 209 lbs., 9/3/2000) in the third round (67th overall). Portillo spent the 2018-19 season with Frölunda in Sweden's SuperElit (U20) league, where he led all goaltenders in both save percentage (.931) and goals-against average (1.99) while also tying for the league lead with 21 wins in 26 appearances. He added … [Read more...] about Sabres round out 2019 Draft Class with 4-pick day

'"It's a huge balance, taking a player who can play in two years versus taking a player who's going to be even better in seven years," Jankowski said. "That's a very different way of looking at things. From my standpoint, it's about keeping our guys focused on the player, what he's going to be at the height of his career."' … [Read more...] about Botterill, Jankowski recap Day 2 of the NHL Draft