'Samuelsson, son of Flyers development coach and former defenseman Kjell Samuelsson, was one of the Broncos’ alternate captains this season and was the captain for USA Hockey in the 2020 World Junior Championships, in which the U.S. lost to Finland in the quarterfinals.' … [Read more...] about Voorhees’ Mattias Samuelsson turns pro with Buffalo Sabres
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Former Janesville Jet signs with NHL Buffalo Sabres
'While the main goal of North American Hockey League teams is to gain college scholarships for their players, having two players sign NHL contracts is an achievement for the Jets.' … [Read more...] about Former Janesville Jet signs with NHL Buffalo Sabres
Former Saint Biro signs with Buffalo Sabres
'Biro, 22, grew up in Sherwood Park and played the sport from a young age. He spent formative years skating on a pond out behind his house, skating publicly with family at rinks and played 97 games with the Saints for a total of 53 goals and 58 assists during the regular seasons he was with the organization.' … [Read more...] about Former Saint Biro signs with Buffalo Sabres
Sabres agree to sign prospect defenseman Mattias Samuelsson
'Mattias Samuelsson served as an alternate captain last season and was an honorable mention for the National Collegiate Hockey Conference defenseman of the year honors. Samuelsson had two goals and 14 points in 30 games last year, and overall has seven goals and 26 points in 65 career college games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to sign prospect defenseman Mattias Samuelsson
Sabres sign Samuelsson to entry-level contract
'Samuelsson is also highly regarded for his leadership qualities, where he served as captain for the Broncos this past season, and also served as captain for the United States at the 2020 IIHF World Junior Championship in the Czech Republic. He also served as captain for Team USA at the 2018 Under-18 World Championship, where he ended up winning a silver medal in that … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Samuelsson to entry-level contract
Sabres agree to terms with Samuelsson
'The Sabres 2nd round pick in 2018 played his first two years of college at Western Michigan, serving as an alternate captain this past season. Samuelssson has 7 goals and 19 assists in his college career.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to terms with Samuelsson
Sabres, Samuelsson agree to 3-year deal
'"We are very pleased with Mattias' growth both at Western Michigan and on the international stage," Sabres general manager Jason Botterill said. "He possesses a unique combination of size, speed and skill, and we look forward to working with him on his next steps as a pro."' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Samuelsson agree to 3-year deal
Samuelsson feels ready for pro competition
'"I think I got a lot better in my two years in college," Samuelsson said by phone. "I learned a lot. I played for a pretty legendary coach in Andy Murray. … I feel like at this point in my development, to be challenged with professional hockey players is something I need."' … [Read more...] about Samuelsson feels ready for pro competition
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
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Dylan Cozens plans to use long offseason to 'make the jump' to the Sabres
'"It’s obviously a longer offseason than usual," said Cozens. "A lot of stuff kind of up in the air right now. But I have to focus on being ready to go in and make a good impression on Buffalo. That’s where I want to play. I want to make the jump to the NHL. I have a long offseason here to get myself ready for that, so I’m going to do what I can. That’s the goal. I want to be … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens plans to use long offseason to ‘make the jump’ to the Sabres
Looking at the 2019-20 Buffalo Sabres
'Woof. What can you really say about the 2019-20 Buffalo Sabres but, “Woof?” The Sabres present a story that’s felt basically the same for far too long, only with a rotating cast of characters.' … [Read more...] about Looking at the 2019-20 Buffalo Sabres
Ralph Krueger remains hopeful Sabres will finish season
'"As we all know, it’s an extremely challenging situation," Krueger said. "At the moment, the pause is the best word. We’re only just over a week into this, and we’ve kind of left the players alone for now. The coaches, we’re in a ready mode – if for some reason we get a chance to play some games, we’ll be able to take the guys quickly into a minicamp and reactivate them. The … [Read more...] about Ralph Krueger remains hopeful Sabres will finish season
Ralph Krueger keeping hopes up, but it's clear he knows Sabres' season could be over
'"We felt there was a big opportunity of growth in the 13 games ahead," Krueger said. "I did not feel any quit in the team. ... They were getting the importance of challenging multiple playoff teams through the rest of the season and being able to show we belong on the ice with them and can come out with wins. If that opportunity doesn't occur, there will be a lesson lost and a … [Read more...] about Ralph Krueger keeping hopes up, but it’s clear he knows Sabres’ season could be over
Sabres agree to terms with college free agent Dawson DiPietro
'Dawson DiPietro agreed to terms with the Sabres on a one-year, entry-level contract after scoring 12 goals with 17 assists in 35 games as a senior this season at Western Michigan. The 24-year-old attended Buffalo's prospect development camp last June and was a college teammate of Sabres second-round draft pick Mattias Samuelsson.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to terms with college free agent Dawson DiPietro
Sabres coach Ralph Krueger ready if NHL season resumes
'“I do wonder should there be regular season games, what the combination would be and how many,” Krueger said. “We all know there are a lot of different possibilities out there, but yeah, for sure, I think we’re all going through a withdrawal. But the health of the world and the health of the people we all care about that are dear to us has certainly taken a priority in a … [Read more...] about Sabres coach Ralph Krueger ready if NHL season resumes