'Between Dahlin and Power, the Sabres could mold two blue-chip defensemen who could occupy 45-50 minutes of total ice time every night. Look no further than the Tampa Bay Lightning to see how loading up one side of the blue line can work if it's done correctly.' … [Read more...] about First overall pick Owen Power: “I’m excited for what’s to come”
Archives for July 2021
Buffalo Sabres select forward Isak Rosen with 14th pick in the 2021 NHL Draft
'Rosen most recently played with Leksands in the Swedish Hockey League as an 18-year-old.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres select forward Isak Rosen with 14th pick in the 2021 NHL Draft
Sabres trade Rasmus Ristolainen to Flyers for Robert Hagg, 2021 first, 2023 second
'Ristolainen was taken 8th overall by the Sabres in the 2013 NHL Draft. After splitting time between Buffalo and the Rochester Americans during the 2013-14 season, he became a mainstay on the Sabres' blue line.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Rasmus Ristolainen to Flyers for Robert Hagg, 2021 first, 2023 second
Buffalo Sabres reportedly trade forward Sam Reinhart to Florida Panthers
'On Friday, the Sabres reportedly traded the 25-year-old forward to the Florida Panthers, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres reportedly trade forward Sam Reinhart to Florida Panthers
Sabres draft Michigan defenseman Owen Power with the #1 pick in NHL Draft
'Power’s been highly touted as the top prospect in this year’s class. At 6’6″, the defenseman is hard to miss on the ice. He was a two-way threat on defense in recent games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres draft Michigan defenseman Owen Power with the #1 pick in NHL Draft
Sabres select Swedish Forward Isak Rosen with the 14th overall pick
'Rosen is the 8th-ranked international skater by NHL.com. The scouting report from the NHL says he’s a fast skater with an offensive mindset. It’s also said he has a good shot.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select Swedish Forward Isak Rosen with the 14th overall pick
Sabres traded D Rasmus Ristolainen to Flyers ahead of NHL Draft
'This move comes as no surprise as Ristolainen has expressed his frustration with losing and not making the playoffs in Buffalo as he’s spent his entire career up to this point with the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres traded D Rasmus Ristolainen to Flyers ahead of NHL Draft
Sabres select Michigan defenseman Owen Power with the No. 1 pick in the NHL Draft
'The 18-year-old from Mississauga, Ontario, was the projected top pick in the draft but said he was leaning toward returning to the Wolverines for one more season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select Michigan defenseman Owen Power with the No. 1 pick in the NHL Draft
Sabres trade Rasmus Ristolainen for defenseman, picks
'Buffalo chose to protect the Ristolainen and fellow defensemen Rasmus Dahlin and Henri Jokiharju, exposing 24-year-old blueliner Will Borgen to be selected by the Seattle Kraken in Wednesday's NHL Expansion Draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Rasmus Ristolainen for defenseman, picks
Report: Sabres stay active, trade Reinhart to Florida Panthers
'Late Friday night, Buffalo traded Sam Reinhart to the Florida Panthers.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres stay active, trade Reinhart to Florida Panthers
Power No. 1 pick by Sabres in 2021 NHL Draft
'"I didn't know (Buffalo would choose me) until they called my name. I was kind of hoping. They've got a lot of young prospects and I think a promising future, so I'm excited for what's to come."' … [Read more...] about Power No. 1 pick by Sabres in 2021 NHL Draft
Sabres taking calls for Eichel, won't make trade unless value is there
'"Right now, I think we are going to continue to look at every possible way to get our organization going in the right direction," he said. "Whether I get asked questions specifically about Jack or on someone else, I'll give you the same answer, we're going to be open to everything, but we need to step forward, and if we're going to do something with a player it has to have … [Read more...] about Sabres taking calls for Eichel, won’t make trade unless value is there
Sabres take step forward with additions of Power, Rosen
'Power donned a Sabres sweater once the pick was announced, surrounded by upwards of 60 cheering friends and family members at his draft party in Burlington, Ontario. The imagery offered a glimpse of the future, which could see Power form a talented one-two punch on the left side of the defense with fellow No. 1 overall pick Rasmus Dahlin.' … [Read more...] about Sabres take step forward with additions of Power, Rosen
Sabres select Power with 1st-overall pick in 2021 NHL Draft
'Power is Buffalo's fourth first-overall pick in franchise history, joining Gilbert Perreault (1970), Pierre Turgeon (1987) and Rasmus Dahlin (2018).' … [Read more...] about Sabres select Power with 1st-overall pick in 2021 NHL Draft
Sabres take Rosen with 14th-overall pick in 2021 NHL Draft
'Rosen appeared in 22 games with Leksands of the SHL in 2020-21. He also skated in 12 games with their junior club, recording 12 points (7+5). He roduced 21 goals and 35 points in 38 games with Leksand's junior team in 2019-20, the highest total by an under-17 player in Sweden's top junior league that season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres take Rosen with 14th-overall pick in 2021 NHL Draft