Olean Times Herald

'Does Botterill want to revamp the Sabres? Or does he just want to tweak? How aggressive could he be? This weekend’s NHL Draft, which kicks off with the first round tonight at the United Center, should provide the first clues.' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Jason Botterill front and center at NHL Draft

'The Sabres also have two three-game road trips sandwiched around the Winter Classic New Year’s Day at Citi Field in New York against the Rangers. The Sabres, however, are technically the home team for that game. They must leave town because of the World Junior Championship.' … [Read more...] about 2017-18 Sabres schedule features early date with Golden Knights

'Carrier, 22, compiled five goals and eights points in 41 games as a rookie last season.' … [Read more...] about Golden Knights grab William Carrier; Sabres trade pick to club

'“There’s some really solid defensemen in this draft, there’s no question about that,” Gregory said. “You can sort of pick the defenseman you may want. The one thing I love about our game is how it’s trending. Even the big defenseman that is physical, that is a force in front of the net, you’re starting to see those guys possess excellent ability to transition the puck or be … [Read more...] about Sabres could land strong defense prospect at NHL Draft

'Two games against the Penguins might be Jason Botterill’s doing. The new general manager was hired away from Pittsburgh last month.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2017 preseason schedule

'Winger William Carrier, perhaps the Sabres’ biggest surprise as a rookie last season, could be Botterill’s offering to Vegas to keep Ullmark. The Sabres protected struggling $4.6 million veteran winger Tyler Ennis, not the 22-year-old Carrier.' … [Read more...] about NHL Expansion Draft has evolved; Sabres could lose William Carrier

'The Sabres protected $4.6 million winger Tyler Ennis, who has struggled for two seasons battling injuries, and defenseman Nathan Beaulieu, who was acquired Saturday from the Montreal Canadiens. Perhaps the Sabres believe the speedy Ennis, a three-time 20-goal scorer, can thrive again under new coach Phil Housley.' … [Read more...] about Sabres leave big salaries unprotected for expansion draft

'“I’m so excited for the style of play he wants to go forth with,” he said. “It’s going to fit right into my game. I got a huge opportunity here to grow my game with a guy who played the game I like to play.”' … [Read more...] about Nathan Beaulieu excited for fresh opportunity with Sabres

'In Beaulieu, who could’ve been left unprotected, the Sabres possess a smooth-skating, puck-moving defenseman. Under new coach Phil Housley’s tutelage as an assistant in Nashville, the Predators’ defense corps transformed into arguably the NHL’s best, so perhaps he can help Beaulieu unlock his potential.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add to defense, trade for Nathan Beaulieu

'Housley amassed 338 goals and 1,232 points in 1,495 games over a 21-year career. The Minnesota native is regarded as one of the greatest offensive defensemen in NHL history.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hire Phil Housley as coach

'“Everything’s looking great for Kyle,” Botterill said Thursday during an introductory news conference for coach Phil Housley inside KeyBank Center. “Physically he looks great, mentally he looks great.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Kyle Okposo ‘looking great,’ will be ready for training camp

'If the Vegas Golden Knights don’t select Ullmark in the upcoming expansion draft – given the Swede has morphed into top prospect, he could be grabbed – he might graduate to the Sabres next season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign goalie Linus Ullmark

'The Sabres want to interview Nashville Predators assistant coach Phil Housley and Pittsburgh Penguins assistants Rick Tocchet and Jacques Martin following the Stanley Cup final, according to McKenzie. The Penguins lead the best-of-seven series three games to two over the Predators.' … [Read more...] about Report: Panthers set to hire former Sabre Bob Boughner

'So the 33rd overall pick in 2016 will play a fourth pro season with Färjestad BK, a team in the Swedish Hockey League.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres prospect Rasmus Asplund to stay in Sweden next season

'“Definitely a guy you’re going to notice when he’s on the ice,” Papaioannou said. “He’s up in the play, he’s trying to make things happen. He’s obviously going to be a power play guy at the next level, tremendous speed and puck skills and really just a flashy player with the puck.”' … [Read more...] about Slick defenseman Cale Makar attractive NHL Draft prospect for Sabres