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'"His skating is so complete; he can go forwards, backwards and sideways so well and he has a good core," Bowman said of the Buffalo Sabres rookie defenseman after watching him at the Prospects Challenge. "He's got good size and strength and you can see he really likes to go.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin will be dynamic player for Sabres for years, Bowman says

'"Last season was all about finding a rhythm and playing more consistently," said Hutton, who signed a three-year, $8.25 million contract (average annual value of $2.75 million) on July 1. "Just kind of trimming the fat out a little bit. Every year there's that odd game where things don't go well or you let it snowball and over time, maybe it's maturity or experience, but being … [Read more...] about Hutton aiming to be No. 1 goalie for first time with Sabres

'"[Dahlin] knows when to go and when not to go, and those things are hard to teach; his instincts are amazing," said coach Chris Taylor, who coaches Buffalo's American Hockey League affiliate in Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin impresses in debut, scores twice for Sabres

'"I'm just so motivated to win hockey games so I'll bring everything I can to this team and try to win hockey games," Dahlin said in June just before the start of Buffalo's development camp, his first time on the ice as a member of the Sabres. "That's what I think about."' … [Read more...] about Dahlin set to take ice for Sabres in Prospects Challenge

'"I don't think he's played this many games, same way when I came in," Berglund said. "It's definitely going to be a big change and I can help him realize a little bit that it is a big change. He can probably calm down and feel more comfortable."' … [Read more...] about Berglund eager to mentor Dahlin with Sabres

'"I think just the mood around the room and the mood talking to guys is a lot better. I think we're confident that if we do the right things, we can be more successful than we were the last few years. I think it's going to be a good year."' … [Read more...] about Eichel eager to get started after busy offseason for Sabres

'"You add a guy like Conor Sheary, he has won a couple [Stanley] Cups, played with two of the best players in the world (centers Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin). Then Skinner, he had almost 40 goals two years ago, and I think he brings a creative and skill element to our team that we haven't had. So obviously two huge additions and very excited to have them."' … [Read more...] about Eichel views Sabres’ numerous changes as ‘good thing’: report

'"I'm excited to get to know him and get to meet him," Skinner said on Friday, one day after being acquired by the Sabres for forward prospect Cliff Pu, a second-round pick in the 2019 NHL Draft and a third-round and a sixth-round pick in the 2020 draft. "He's obviously one of the top centermen in the game right now, so I think any time you have that on your team, I think it's … [Read more...] about Skinner eager to join forces with Eichel, Sabres

'"I think first and foremost, the young group of players they have, the young core, is exciting," said Skinner, acquired in a trade from the Carolina Hurricanes on Aug. 2. "There's a lot of good players and I'm excited to join those guys and be a piece of the puzzle. I think you name their seven, eight youngest [talented] players, Jack Eichel's probably at the top of the list. … [Read more...] about Inside look at Buffalo Sabres

'"We were very impressed with Carter's work ethic and his consistency as goalie," Buffalo general manager Jason Botterill said. "Not only last year but over the last couple years. We think he's ready to get that opportunity and run with it."' … [Read more...] about Three questions facing Buffalo Sabres

'Dahlin (6-foot-2, 181 pounds) could start the season on the No. 1 defense pair with Rasmus Ristolainen. The 18-year-old, who is a left-handed shot, set a Swedish Hockey League record for points in a season by an under-18 defenseman. He was named the best defenseman at the 2018 IIHF World Junior Championship when he had six assists in seven games, and he was the youngest player … [Read more...] about Top prospects for Buffalo Sabres

'In three NHL seasons, Eichel, a center, has scored 177 points (73 goals, 104 assists) in 209 games. That is an average of 0.85 points per game, which is 35 percent of the Sabres average of 2.42 goals per game. That ranks ninth among NHL players over that time span.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres key statistics

'"I don't know what (Skinner's contract demands) were going to be because we never had those conversations, but for Jeff, I think he was looking for a fresh start too," Waddell said. "He's going to a place where he's going to play with some very good top-end players. He's a Toronto native. He had a full no-trade clause. Buffalo was always a team that was very high on his … [Read more...] about Skinner traded to Sabres by Hurricanes

'In other words, the Sabres received a potential first-line wing for center Jack Eichel without giving up anything from their NHL roster.' … [Read more...] about Skinner waives no-trade clause to be part of Sabres rebuild

'"It's awesome, I think he really floats around out there and it doesn't even look like he's trying at all, and he's gliding by guys," Mittelstadt said of Dahlin. "It's pretty cool. You can see how good of a skater he is and how good his hands are. ... It's definitely really exciting and it's a big piece for us."' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt eager to continue education with Sabres