'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
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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
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
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
Sabres win 2021 NHL Draft Lottery
'Other defenseman high in the rankings are Brandt Clarke from Barrie Colts of the OHL, Simon Edvinsson from Frölunda in Sweden, and Luke Hughes, who’s headed for Michigan in the fall.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win 2021 NHL Draft Lottery
Adams: Sabres' stance on Eichel getting surgery hasn't changed
'“Our doctors still are not comfortable with any type of surgery that’s never been done on a hockey player before,” Adams said.' … [Read more...] about Adams: Sabres’ stance on Eichel getting surgery hasn’t changed
Thompson, U.S. finish first in Group B at IIHF World Championship
'After an opening game loss to Arttu Ruotsalainen and Finland back on May 22, the U.S. has strung together six-straight wins en route to the No. 1 seed out of Group B. Some of those wins came over teams like Canada, Germany, and host nation Latvia.' … [Read more...] about Thompson, U.S. finish first in Group B at IIHF World Championship
Sabres to select first overall in 2021 NHL Entry Draft
'This year’s top prospects feature a pair of Michigan Wolverines in defenseman Owen Power and center Matthew Beniers. Power boasts NHL-ready size at 6’5” and 214 pounds, while Beniers played at a point-per-game pace in Ann Arbor this year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to select first overall in 2021 NHL Entry Draft
Three Observations: Sabres offseason starts with winning Draft Lottery
'No matter the prospect, Adams has made it clear that he's not going to rush him to the NHL level. After taking over for former GM Jason Botterill, he found himself left with a failed attempt to rush a first round pick into blue and gold: center Casey Mitteltstadt.' … [Read more...] about Three Observations: Sabres offseason starts with winning Draft Lottery
Sabres win #1 pick in NHL Draft lottery
'It was down to Buffalo, the Seattle Kraken and the Anaheim Ducks for the number one spot in Wednesday’s NHL Draft Lottery. The Ducks earned the number three spot, and the Sabres were awarded the number one pick, leaving Seattle as the number two team in the Draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win #1 pick in NHL Draft lottery
Sabres win NHL draft lottery
'It will be the fourth time in franchise history the Sabres will draft first overall, and the second time in four years. Buffalo drafted defenseman Rasmus Dahlin first overall in 2018.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win NHL draft lottery
Sabres win No. 1 pick in 2021 NHL Draft in lottery
'"It's a great moment for our franchise," Buffalo general manager Kevyn Adams said. "It's obviously been a tough year for a lot of different reasons, and we're here. We're very excited. We're proud to have this selection, and it's a step in the right direction, and I got a text a couple of minutes ago from our owner saying, 'Smile,' so now I can smile."' … [Read more...] about Sabres win No. 1 pick in 2021 NHL Draft in lottery
Sabres to select 1st overall at 2021 NHL Draft
'University of Michigan defenseman Owen Power, a puck mover who blends mobility with a 6-foot-6, 213-pound frame, is considered the top North American prospect by NHL Central Scouting Services.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to select 1st overall at 2021 NHL Draft
'It's a big step' | Adams looks ahead following Sabres' lottery win
'"It's a big step in the right direction of where we're headed and we're excited to add this young next great Buffalo Sabres player to our franchise," Adams said.' … [Read more...] about ‘It’s a big step’ | Adams looks ahead following Sabres’ lottery win
Sabres at Worlds | Peterka scores as Germany advances
'Four Sabres players remain active in the tournament following the preliminary round: Peterka and Tobias Rieder with Germany, Arttu Ruotsalainen with Finland, and Tage Thompson with the United States.' … [Read more...] about Sabres at Worlds | Peterka scores as Germany advances