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'The Ottawa Senators actually had the best chance after the first three balls had been drawn, with three of the remaining 11 numbers. Then came a group that included the Sabres, Vancouver, Arizona and Chicago. They had two balls each.' … [Read more...] about Sens had best chance and Hawks were one number off to win NHL Draft Lottery

'The IIHF said the players and coaches violated Championship Regulations Article 5.5.8, which states medals must be "worn around the neck in respectful manner for the duration of the closing ceremony and the following post-game mixed zone and media conference procedures."' … [Read more...] about Dahlin gets two-game IIHF ban for medal ceremony protest in Buffalo

'The move comes after Pegula Sports and Entertainment conducted an internal investigation into Brandon's workplace behavior and allegations of personal misconduct, two sources told The Buffalo News on Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Russ Brandon resigns from Bills, Sabres after internal investigation

'The advertising has increased during Sabres games – they sell everything from the appearance of veterans for the national anthem to sponsorships for team awards – but attendance decreased this season to its lowest announced level since 2005-06.' … [Read more...] about Brandon’s legacy with Sabres includes drop in fans, increased ads

'He plays with the composure rarely seen among players his age and often missing in players twice his age. He's a terrific skater and a great puck-handler and passer. His instincts are off the charts. Indeed, he's the rare impact player who can help turn around a Buffalo franchise in ruins.' … [Read more...] about Bucky Gleason: Tale of two franchises important when comparing Dahlin to Lidstrom

'Botterill, however, consistently mentions the center depth provided by Jack Eichel, O'Reilly and Casey Mittelstadt. While O'Reilly has the most trade value (and I'll stick with my recent Inside the Sabres that he'd welcome a deal), signs lean toward the center sticking around.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Mailbag: Dahlin’s impact on O’Reilly, Ristolainen, Eichel

'Since Buffalo has a higher rating than all but one of the eight cities with a playoff team, fans here imagine NBC and the NHL would be thrilled if the Sabres made the playoffs again and eventually advanced to the Stanley Cup finals because national ratings likely would skyrocket.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo’s high TV ratings for hockey don’t translate into big boost for NHL

'Greeley joined the Sabres in June along with fellow assistant GM Randy Sexton. The 37-year-old oversees the pro scouting staff and player development. He also works with NCAA and European free agents. The Sabres have signed forward Andrew Oglevie out of Notre Dame and reported have a deal with award-winning defenseman Lawrence Pilut of Sweden.' … [Read more...] about Report: Greeley staying as Sabres assistant GM; an ‘A’ for O’Reilly

'Pilut was named to Sweden's national team for the World Championship, which begins this week. Any contract agreements cannot be announced until the conclusion of the tournament.' … [Read more...] about Reported Sabres signee Lawrence Pilut named Swedish league’s top defenseman

'"This kid is mature far beyond his years. It's amazing," Weber said. "He's a better skater than [Erik] Karlsson, he's got a shot like Victor Hedman, he kind of moves like Pavel Datsyuk in the corners. He can slip checks and pull pucks away. The thing that impressed me the most is his heads-up hockey. Now that I'm coaching kids, I notice even more. You don't see kids that age … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Ex-Sabre Mike Weber stoked by what he saw in stint as Dahlin’s teammate

'Dahlin's potential seems unlimited. The 6-foot-2, 181-pounder has been compared to NHL All-Stars Erik Karlsson of Ottawa and Victor Hedman of Tampa Bay. Nick Lidstrom, in the running with Bobby Orr for best defenseman ever, said Dahlin is better than he was at the same age and likened him to Hockey Hall of Famer Brian Leetch.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin’s tools can put Housley’s system to work for Sabres

'"We know where we're at as an organization," Botterill said. "We're trying to find skill, and we're trying to find players in a lot of different avenues. We did that with NCAA free agents, and it's also a scenario where we've continued to look over to Europe for different players."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Botterill examines Europe; winning combinations

'It should change the franchise. It definitely changed the mood of the fan base.' … [Read more...] about Joy in Sabreland as Buffalo lands top pick in NHL Draft

'More specifically, this is the type of raw talent that will fit perfectly with what coach Phil Housley is trying to do on his attack and on his power play. Dahlin will become a franchise pillar on the blueline. That's what Botterill & Co. needed to shore up a terrible defense corps. Getting the franchise's first No. 1 overall since Pierre Turgeon in 1987 will do the trick.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: It’s a turnaround moment for a bedraggled franchise

'Mittelstadt, who represented the United States at the World Junior Championship, signed with the Sabres last month after finishing his freshman year at the University of Minnesota. He played in six games for the Sabres, recording one goal and four assists.' … [Read more...] about Injured Casey Mittelstadt left off U.S. roster for World Championship