'Well, Foligno is the last player the Sabres drafted in the third round or later and developed into an NHL regular.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ inability to find steals in NHL Draft contributed to demise
Olean Times Herald
Anything could happen as GM Jason Botterill tries to overhaul Sabres
'Yes, Reinhart, who needs a new contract, looks like a franchise cornerstone. But what if a team offers the Sabres a package that could fill, say, two holes? What if the Sabres think Reinhart, an average skater, might struggle as the NHL becomes faster and faster?' … [Read more...] about Anything could happen as GM Jason Botterill tries to overhaul Sabres
Sabres announce 2018 preseason schedule
'The seven-game slate includes two home contests.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2018 preseason schedule
Sabres give up on Hudson Fasching, trade him to Coyotes
'These days, the best teams showcase speed. Fasching, 22, might be best suited for “heavy hockey,” a style the Kings utilized to win the Stanley Cup in 2012 and 2014.' … [Read more...] about Sabres give up on Hudson Fasching, trade him to Coyotes
Sabres sign goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to entry-level contract
'In 2016-17, Luukkonen won a championship with HPK, his junior team, leading the league with a 1.78 goals-against average in the regular season and a 2.01 mark in the postseason.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to entry-level contract
High school prospect Jay O’Brien could be intriguing option for Sabres
'“He’s a dynamic offensive player, thinks the game very well,” NHL Central Scouting’s Dave Gregory said. “One of those (players who’s) two steps ahead in the playmaking and (possesses) a great compete level to go with it. So very, very good upside for him.”' … [Read more...] about High school prospect Jay O’Brien could be intriguing option for Sabres
Rasmus Dahlin embraces spotlight, won’t acknowledge future with Sabres
'“I’ve learned not to think about it and just to focus on what I can do every day, just eat, sleep,” he said. “(There’s) so many other things to think about.”' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin embraces spotlight, won’t acknowledge future with Sabres
Coach on future Sabre Rasmus Dahlin: ‘He will do everything for the team first’
'“It’s so rare that you can find a player that has both the compete level and the high smartness,” Rönnberg, who coaches Frölunda HC, Dahlin’s Swedish Hockey League club, told the Times Herald by phone Thursday. “(It’s) just world-class players that combine those two things. I saw that and I understood right away this guy is something extra, because he’s both competitive and he … [Read more...] about Coach on future Sabre Rasmus Dahlin: ‘He will do everything for the team first’
Sabres will receive first-round pick from Sharks for Evander Kane
'Kane has compiled 186 goals and 354 points in 574 games, including 29 goals and 54 points in 78 contests in 2017-18. If he had hit the open market, he likely would’ve been one of the most coveted forwards.' … [Read more...] about Sabres will receive first-round pick from Sharks for Evander Kane
Sabres sign prospect Rasmus Asplund to entry-level contract
'The Swede compiled 20 goals and 62 points in 170 career SHL contests over parts of four campaigns.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign prospect Rasmus Asplund to entry-level contract
Coach: Sabres’ Lawrence Pilut aggressive, talented defenseman
'“He’s giving 100 percent in everything he does,” Lindbom told the Times Herald over a Skype conversation Monday from Sweden. “It doesn’t matter if it’s outside the rink or on the rink. Sometimes, to get to the next level you have to sort out on the ice what to do to make your effort the best. I mean, you can’t be in both ends at the same time.' … [Read more...] about Coach: Sabres’ Lawrence Pilut aggressive, talented defenseman
Sabres to play Hockeyville preseason game in Clinton
'The Central New York town won the right to host an exhibition contest and $150,000 in rink upgrades for Clinton Arena after compiling the most votes online.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to play Hockeyville preseason game in Clinton
Sabres sign Lawrence Pilut to entry-level contract
'The Swede offers the Sabres an intriguing talent. He compiled more assists and points than any SHL defenseman in 2017-18, helping him earn the Borje Salming Trophy as the league’s best native-born defender. He ranked fifth in the SHL with 30 assists and 13th in points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Lawrence Pilut to entry-level contract
Sabres re-sign Casey Nelson to contract extension
'Nelson, 25, exceed expectations after beginning the season buried on the depth chart. When the Sabres summoned him from the AHL in mid-January, he became the 13th defender to dress for them this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Casey Nelson to contract extension
Russ Brandon resigns from Bills, Sabres
'Brandon joined the Bills in 1997 and worked his way up to president. At one point, he briefly served as the NFL team’s general manager. The Pegulas also hired him as Sabres president in July 2015.' … [Read more...] about Russ Brandon resigns from Bills, Sabres