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'The first player born in the Yukon to be selected in the first round of the NHL Draft, Cozens also suited up for Team Canada Red at the 2017 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge and won a silver medal after tying for fifth in tournament scoring with seven points (1+6) in six games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make 2 selections in 1st round of 2019 NHL Draft

' "It wasn't just a line," Botterill said. "We knew we were going to get a very good player. We were very excited Dylan was there, but there were some talented players who went behind us, too. It was a talented draft this year."' … [Read more...] about Botterill excited about 1st-round additions

'"There's definitely pressure," he said. "There are just so many people that are talking to me about it and watching me. So many people that want to see me succeed. I don't want to let them down. Now that it's here and the draft's happened, I'm so excited."' … [Read more...] about Family’s belief paved road from the Yukon to Buffalo for Cozens

'"We feel very, very comfortable with that at seven," he said. "You always put inquiries into possibly moving up and what's there. But those other teams have players that they certainly want to get too, so I'd be surprised if there's a lot of movement. But predicting whether there's trades or anything I think is very difficult from standpoint."' … [Read more...] about Botterill expects Sabres to have strong options with 7th pick

'"I know one and two are pretty good," center Trevor Zegras said Thursday, referring to Jack Hughes and Kaapo Kakko. "But, after that, I don't think it's a huge drop off. I think, for the most part, everyone who's going to be picked in the Top 10 can play at a really high level. I think it's a really good draft in general."' … [Read more...] about Sabres could have plenty of talented prospects available to them at 7

'The team will play six games, including two home games at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2019 preseason schedule

'The camp will feature current Sabres prospects, including players selected at the 2019 NHL Draft. Attendees will take part in both on-ice and off-ice workouts. All on-ice sessions will be held at Harborcenter.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2019 development camp schedule

'Granato spent the last two seasons as an assistant coach for the Chicago Blackhawks after serving as the associate head coach for the University of Wisconsin during the 2016-17 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce additions to coaching staff

'"Before Mike Bales, Marc-Andre Fleury was very erratic, very much an acrobatic type goaltender. When Mike Bales came in, he looked at Fleury and said, 'Look, I'm not going to take away your athleticism and the fact that you can do things that nobody else can do. But we are definitely going to dial it back and build a lot more of a structure in net.'"' … [Read more...] about Biron: Bales developed trust factor with prior coaches, goalies

'"I love it here and I had a great time last year," he said. "Obviously, disappointed with the result, but when you're sort of looking at the overall picture, I had a great time and a great experience with everything - with teammates, with the fans, with the community, everyone in the organization."' … [Read more...] about Belief in roster, comfort in community kept Skinner in Buffalo

'"I think big picture, he came in and he scored goals," he said. "It's pretty much what the game's about, is scoring goals, and it's something that we struggled with. We understand that Jeff's goal total will probably fluctuate over his time in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Botterill discusses Skinner contract, offseason goals

'I've said it before, but as a visiting player, I never truly understood what the Sabres meant to the community of Buffalo. It's something I had to learn as last season went on.' … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner’s open letter to Sabres fans

'A native of Toronto, Ontario, Skinner has appeared in 661 games since entering the NHL in the 2010-11 season as a member of the Carolina Hurricanes, totaling 442 points (244+198). Since joining the league, he is tied for 13th among all NHL skaters with 244 goals and ranks fifth with 191 even-strength markers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Skinner to 8-year contract

'"I'd rather start with a quality staff and possibly add later on as I see [fit]," he said. "As a head coach, I think, at the very beginning you need to be the primary voice and make sure that the culture is set in the first few months and then use your assistants all the time in special situations: [power play], [penalty kill] and so forth."' … [Read more...] about Krueger talks D-zone philosophy, Ristolainen and more on The Instigators

'"Many good things have been done here over the last few years. I really respect how hard everybody's been working at getting the players to where they are now. I'm happy to be stepping into a team that has a foundation, has a basis that I can build on. I could feel that in the conversations with both. I really look forward to going to work with both. I think all of us came out … [Read more...] about Krueger talks conversations with players, coaching staff and more