The Sabres are 24-19-5 all-time in season-openers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to start season Vs. Penguins
Archives for June 2019
Sabres select Dylan Cozens 7th overall
'Like fellow Canadian center Kirby Dach, who was selected third overall by the Chicago Blackhawks, Cozens offers a blend of size and speed with his 6-foot-3, 183-pound frame. He's been labeled as an explosive player who's at his best when carrying the puck with speed. He said he models his game after Islanders forward Mathew Barzal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select Dylan Cozens 7th overall
Sabres draft Ryan Johnson 31st overall
'He has good vision and plays a containment-type style with good touch on his passes. Johnson (6-0, 170), the son of former NHL forward Craig Johnson, had 25 points (six goals, 19 assists) and a Sioux Falls-high plus-24 rating in 54 regular-season games and eight points (two goals, six assists) and a plus-6 rating in 12 playoff games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres draft Ryan Johnson 31st overall
Sabres make 2 selections in 1st round of 2019 NHL Draft
'The first player born in the Yukon to be selected in the first round of the NHL Draft, Cozens also suited up for Team Canada Red at the 2017 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge and won a silver medal after tying for fifth in tournament scoring with seven points (1+6) in six games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make 2 selections in 1st round of 2019 NHL Draft
Botterill excited about 1st-round additions
' "It wasn't just a line," Botterill said. "We knew we were going to get a very good player. We were very excited Dylan was there, but there were some talented players who went behind us, too. It was a talented draft this year."' … [Read more...] about Botterill excited about 1st-round additions
Family's belief paved road from the Yukon to Buffalo for Cozens
'"There's definitely pressure," he said. "There are just so many people that are talking to me about it and watching me. So many people that want to see me succeed. I don't want to let them down. Now that it's here and the draft's happened, I'm so excited."' … [Read more...] about Family’s belief paved road from the Yukon to Buffalo for Cozens
Botterill expects Sabres to have strong options with 7th pick
'"We feel very, very comfortable with that at seven," he said. "You always put inquiries into possibly moving up and what's there. But those other teams have players that they certainly want to get too, so I'd be surprised if there's a lot of movement. But predicting whether there's trades or anything I think is very difficult from standpoint."' … [Read more...] about Botterill expects Sabres to have strong options with 7th pick
Sabres could have plenty of talented prospects available to them at 7
'"I know one and two are pretty good," center Trevor Zegras said Thursday, referring to Jack Hughes and Kaapo Kakko. "But, after that, I don't think it's a huge drop off. I think, for the most part, everyone who's going to be picked in the Top 10 can play at a really high level. I think it's a really good draft in general."' … [Read more...] about Sabres could have plenty of talented prospects available to them at 7
Short-term issues staring at Sabres on a weekend built for the long haul
'The start of this draft will clearly be troubling to the Sabres and their fans. The New Jersey Devils are expected to take Hughes while the New York Rangers ostensibly will follow with Kakko. That's two teams in the Eastern Conference who didn't make the playoffs this year and are trying to climb back into the postseason who are now adding elite star power up front.' … [Read more...] about Short-term issues staring at Sabres on a weekend built for the long haul
Former Sabres coach Phil Housley hired as assistant in Arizona
'Housley is joining the coaching staff of Rick Tocchet, who was believed to be a candidate for the Sabres' coaching vacancy in 2017. The Coyotes ranked sixth in the league in goals against last season, when their defensemen were coached by assistant Scott Allen, whose contract reportedly expires at the end of this month.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres coach Phil Housley hired as assistant in Arizona
Is this the draft that puts Sabres over hump? Time only knows
'It’s Linus Ullmark (sixth round, 2012) locking down the starting goaltending job. It’s winger Victor Olofsson (seventh round, 2014) and center Rasmus Asplund (second round, 2016) adding punch to an offense ranked 24th in goals. It’s defenseman Will Borgen (fourth round, 2015) winning a job with the big club. It’s winger Alex Nylander finally living up to his potential as the … [Read more...] about Is this the draft that puts Sabres over hump? Time only knows
Rasmus Ristolainen might be Sabres’ biggest trade chip
'At this point, after six losing seasons, a change of scenery might benefit Ristolainen. The Sabres have finished dead last three times in his career. Ralph Krueger is already his fifth coach.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Ristolainen might be Sabres’ biggest trade chip
Sabres will have strong options early at NHL Draft
'“Just with that (North American) group … the next even 10 or 12 players (after the first two), there’s very, very solid prospects there,” NHL Central Scouting’s Dave Gregory said. “It’s going to be real interesting to see what happens."' … [Read more...] about Sabres will have strong options early at NHL Draft
Hughes, Kakko to headline NHL Draft, Sabres should add to prospect pool
'In my opinion, the Sabres should keep their seventh selection and take American winger Cole Caufield. Caufield plays at the USNTDP and similar to Jack Hughes has etched his name into the record books there, by becoming the all-time leading goalscorer — surpassing Phil Kessel’s record of 104 goals over two seasons with a whopping 126. Caufield did benefit from playing on the … [Read more...] about Hughes, Kakko to headline NHL Draft, Sabres should add to prospect pool
The Sabres could have a number of players available to them at No.7
'Cole Caufield measured 5’7 at the NHL Combine in Buffalo. He’s the best goal scorer in this draft and Marr said teams will definitely be looking at his game and not how tall he is, “NHL clubs, they don’t look at size anymore, they look at good players, what they bring to the table and scouting has changed that way too, you dwell on what they do well and once you know if they … [Read more...] about The Sabres could have a number of players available to them at No.7