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'"The way he plays, he pushes the pace quite a bit out there," Sabres general manager Jason Botterill said. "Versatility, playing center, playing wing, his ability to play a two-way game. There were so many different attributes. ... There's a drive in him, a motivating factor in his work ethic and a knowledge of what he has to work on in his game. That really came across in the … [Read more...] about Top prospects for Buffalo Sabres

'Marcus Johansson had 30 points (13 goals, 17 assists) in 58 games last season with the Boston Bruins and New Jersey Devils, and 11 points (four goals, seven assists) in 22 Stanley Cup Playoff games for Boston. The forward, who has played mostly left wing in recent seasons, could shift back to center for the Sabres, where he potentially could skate on the second line with Jeff … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres key statistics

'"I've checked with a lot of Swedish players, how they feel, and I don't see anything bad with staying another year at home where you feel comfortable," Davidsson said during Sabres development camp in June. "Now I moved from my hometown to a new city. But I think it's easier and a better step to do it in Sweden rather than going 10 hours overseas."' … [Read more...] about Davidsson following path of fellow Sweden-born prospects with Sabres

'"It was super cool. Coach [Andy] Murray told me a couple of days before they announced it that they wanted me to wear a letter," Samuelsson said during Sabres development camp in June. "It's not common for a sophomore to wear a letter in college, so it's super special to me. I'm going to play the same style of game with or without one, but to know that coaches look at me as a … [Read more...] about Samuelsson earning his way with Sabres

'"Last year was a little bittersweet for him with that good start but he wants to be in the playoffs," Vesey said Thursday at Smashfest, a pingpong tournament in support of concussion and cancer research hosted by former NHL player Dominic Moore. "You might use the word frustration, but he's a competitor, he's the captain of the team, he was drafted second overall and he wants … [Read more...] about Eichel determined to lead Sabres to playoffs, Vesey says

'"My dad's been huge for me," Johnson said. "He introduced me to the game at a young age and taught me everything I know. Obviously, you've got to develop your own passion for the game, but he's been there every step of the way, just kind of guiding me and always offering advice. It's nice to have that."' … [Read more...] about Johnson learned lessons from NHL dad, hopes to make impact with Sabres

'Those moves could help the Sabres (33-39-10) end a Stanley Cup Playoff drought that began in 2012, but underlying numbers suggest the additions of defensemen Colin Miller and Henri Jokiharju, and forwards Jimmy Vesey and Marcus Johansson, will bolster their chances.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add much-needed depth with Jokiharju, Miller, Vesey, Johansson

'"Then there's a lot, a lot, of new faces, which I think will be different, but exciting," Mittelstadt said Wednesday during Da Beauty League, a 3-on-3 summer league in Minnesota that runs through August. "And [as far as coaching], I think everyone's excited for a new voice, a new person behind the bench just to change things up."' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt pleased with new-look Sabres

'"I'm just like a modern defenseman right now, two-way defenseman," said Jokiharju, who had 12 assists in 38 games with the Blackhawks last season. "I like to be with the puck and make some good plays. When I get the puck, get it to better guys who can make some points and score some goals, and just make some plays and be a good two-way defenseman, take care of both ends."' … [Read more...] about Jokiharju hoping for bigger role with Sabres

'"Last year they showed in the beginning of the year how capable they are of playing good hockey," he said. "You've just got to keep it at a good level throughout most of the season, through all these highs and lows. Try to keep everyone positive and keep everyone moving forward even though you have rough patches and everything.' … [Read more...] about Johansson brings playoff experience, consistency to Sabres

'"Talking to Ralph, what our group is and what we're trying to eventually create here is having more balanced scoring throughout our four lines here," Botterill said, "and that's still something that we'll continue to look at and to see if we can continue to add to that group."' … [Read more...] about Sabres aiming for turnaround under new coach Krueger

'"To get in the playoffs, that should be the goal," the 27-year-old forward said at the NHLPA Golf Classic at Glen Abbey Golf Club on Thursday. "The (Atlantic) division is pretty tough with some pretty good teams in there who all have good players, but that's the NHL. Every night, any team has a chance to win, and you have to try to find that consistency and come out on the … [Read more...] about Skinner sees Sabres ending drought soon with talented young core

'"Just getting a tour of the dressing room and everything, being in the city and just walking around and people recognizing you, it's pretty cool," Cozens said. "It's definitely setting in that I'm starting to live my NHL dream."' … [Read more...] about Cozens overwhelmed from reception of Sabres, fans

'"It's crucial that across the entire draft that we can find players," general manager Jason Botterill said. "You look at free agent lists and everything and there's certainly some very quality players from a free agent standpoint, but there's just not the depth; teams are doing a great job of wrapping up players longer term. The draft is where you bring skill into your … [Read more...] about Sabres plan to cast wide net at 2019 NHL Draft

'"When you look at the overall organization, the position that it's in with the talent it has and the players it has and for me, personally, how I've seen those people work together, there's a lot of positive signs there."' … [Read more...] about Skinner believes future is bright with Sabres