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Archives for June 3, 2021

Sabres own first overall pick in NHL draft after winning lottery again

'Defenseman Owen Power, a 6-foot-6 18-year-old, is regarded as the top prize in a draft that will include 32 teams with the arrival of the expansion Seattle Kraken, who will pick second. The Anaheim Ducks will select third, followed by the New Jersey Devils at No. 4 and the Columbus Blue Jackets at No. 5.' … [Read more...] about Sabres own first overall pick in NHL draft after winning lottery again

Buffalo News |

Next steps for Jack Eichel, Sabres uncertain with 12-week period of rest complete

'“There will be for me a lot of information gathering over the next few days,” Adams said. “Speaking with our doctors, speaking with Jack’s camp and just kind of where we go from here. So, I don’t really have an update, but it’s going to be coming here in terms of information I get in the coming days. I think it is important just to mention our doctors, their expertise, they … [Read more...] about Next steps for Jack Eichel, Sabres uncertain with 12-week period of rest complete

Buffalo News |

Sabres hope special player drafted first overall will change course of franchise

'“To have this fall our way, to be in this position, it’s whew, it makes some of the things we went through this year … I feel little bit better about it,” Adams said. “But no, it’s a huge opportunity for our franchise to improve. I feel like this is a really, really big step, something we need and (are) excited about it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres hope special player drafted first overall will change course of franchise

Olean Times Herald |

Sabres GM Kevyn Adams ready to learn more about Jack Eichel’s recovery

'“I don’t really have an update, but it’s going to be coming here in terms of information I get in the coming days,” Adams said on a Zoom call after the Sabres won the NHL Draft Lottery. “I think it is important just to mention our doctors, their expertise, they still aren’t comfortable with any type of surgery that’s never been done on a hockey player before.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Kevyn Adams ready to learn more about Jack Eichel’s recovery

Olean Times Herald |

Buffalo Sabres win 2021 NHL draft lottery; Seattle Kraken get second overall pick

'The 2021 NHL draft, which will be held virtually July 23-24, doesn't have a franchise-level prospect like recent first overall picks Alexis Lafreniere and Jack Hughes. Among the top prospects this year are University of Michigan center Matthew Beniers and defenseman Owen Power; U.S. national development program defenseman Luke Hughes; and Swedish Hockey League center William … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres win 2021 NHL draft lottery; Seattle Kraken get second overall pick

ESPN |

NHL Draft Lottery winner 2021: Buffalo Sabres win No. 1 overall pick, Seattle Kraken to pick second

'The Sabres hold the No. 1-overall pick in the Draft for the second time in four years, as they previously held the top pick in the 2018 Draft, which they used on defenceman Rasmus Dahlin. The Sabres finished the 2020-21 season with the worst record in the NHL, finishing a league-low 15 wins and just 37 points from 56 games.' … [Read more...] about NHL Draft Lottery winner 2021: Buffalo Sabres win No. 1 overall pick, Seattle Kraken to pick second

CBS Sports |

NHL Draft lottery results 2021: Sabres snag No. 1 overall pick; Kraken move up to second

'In the end, it was the Sabres who landed atop the draft board. General manager Kevyn Adams will have not have an easy decision to make, as there is no consensus No. 1 overall prospect this year. Defenseman Owen Power seems to be the most likely choice, but there is also his University of Michigan teammates Matthew Beniers and Kent Johnson. Other big names include Dylan … [Read more...] about NHL Draft lottery results 2021: Sabres snag No. 1 overall pick; Kraken move up to second

The Sporting News |

With NHL Draft lottery win, Sabres have chance to take franchise from dumpster fire to respectability

'Sure, the Sabres have had good teams and Hall of Famers in the past, but recent memory erases that. Since the 1999 Stanley Cup Final run, they've only been to the playoffs six times. The last time the Sabres made the postseason was in 2011, when Buffalo lost in seven games to Philadelphia in the opening round. Since then, the club has finished last in its division in five of … [Read more...] about With NHL Draft lottery win, Sabres have chance to take franchise from dumpster fire to respectability

The Sporting News |

Draft Lottery Winners: Buffalo and Seattle

'Power is currently playing for Team Canada at the World Championship in Latvia and the fact the Canadians brought a teenage defenseman to the tournament speaks volumes about the young man. Power didn't get much ice time to start the tourney, but the reins were taken off late in the round robin and he really thrived, giving Canada minutes and offense when the team needed it.' … [Read more...] about Draft Lottery Winners: Buffalo and Seattle

The Hockey News |

Sabres’ Jack Eichel Situation Stifles Celebration Over Winning NHL Draft Lottery

'If Eichel is disgruntled with both with the medical dispute and the Sabres’ disappointing performance on the ice (he’s never made the Stanley Cup playoffs and the Sabres haven’t qualified since 2011), Buffalo could trade him. But what’s the value of a star player with a serious medical condition who wants to get a unique procedure done?' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel Situation Stifles Celebration Over Winning NHL Draft Lottery

Forbes |