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Archives for June 2019

Sabres' Jankowski knows they'll get a good player at No. 7

'There are always surprises at the top of the draft. Nobody thought Casey Mittelstadt would get to the Sabres at No. 8, but he did and Buffalo was elated. Jankowski said they like to get an idea where teams are headed before the draft, “You’ve got some feelers out there, we kind of think Chicago might not draft a defenseman because they’ve drafted a defenseman in the last two … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jankowski knows they’ll get a good player at No. 7

WGR-AM |

Sabres Gear Up For Development Camp

'Current Blue and Gold prospects, as well as their 2019 Draft Selections will take part in the four day camp. On ice sessions the first three days are free and open to the public. Saturday, June 29th will feature the 3 on 3 French Connection Tournament. Tickets for the tournament will be made available exclusively to season ticket holders.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Gear Up For Development Camp

WIVB-TV |

Sabres plan to cast wide net at 2019 NHL Draft

'"It's crucial that across the entire draft that we can find players," general manager Jason Botterill said. "You look at free agent lists and everything and there's certainly some very quality players from a free agent standpoint, but there's just not the depth; teams are doing a great job of wrapping up players longer term. The draft is where you bring skill into your … [Read more...] about Sabres plan to cast wide net at 2019 NHL Draft

NHL.com |

'Natural passion' drives Ryan Jankowski in leading Sabres' drafts

'"Then I started going to rinks – I finished playing, just a Junior B career in Western Canada and Calgary – and watching hockey; it was natural," Jankowski continued. "That’s how I grew up, on the road with him driving to Lethbridge or Medicine Hat or wherever it was. Going right in Calgary, watching the Wranglers play at the time and that’s what I wanted to do, watch hockey … [Read more...] about ‘Natural passion’ drives Ryan Jankowski in leading Sabres’ drafts

Buffalo News |

The Cup has been hoisted but the action isn't stopping anytime soon

'Vladimir Sobotka is owed $3.5 million for 2019-20 and quite simply should not be on the team. If a buyout of Sobotka adds to Botterill's embarrassment over the O'Reilly trade, so be it. At 31, Sobotka is no longer an NHL player. A buyout would cut his cap hit to $1.5 million for this season but give him a $1 million hit for 2020-21, when he would have been off the books. No … [Read more...] about The Cup has been hoisted but the action isn’t stopping anytime soon

Buffalo News |