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'"We're very excited about that," Botterill said. "He comes into the league as a first-round pick, been in St. Louis his entire career, played in a lot of different roles - power play, penalty killing, wing, center - and I think that versatility is something that we were really intrigued by."' … [Read more...] about Botterill sees opportunity for Thompson to grow with Sabres’ core

'During his six-year NHL career, Hutton has recorded a 63-39-17 career record with a 2.42 goals-against average and a .915 save percentage in 138 games with the Blues, Nashville Predators and Chicago Blackhawks. Before turning pro, the Thunder Bay, Ontario native spent four seasons playing for the UMass Lowell River Hawks (Hockey East), where he ranks in the school's top 10 in … [Read more...] about Sabres, Hutton agree to 3-year deal

'"I got to play last year, that's probably the easiest way to put it," Hutton said. "…Last year it got to a point where I was playing so well I kind of forced their hand a bit and I was able to run with it a bit more, which I think really helped me to stay more in a rhythm and just play more important games."' … [Read more...] about Hutton sees great opportunity, potential for success with Sabres

'"I first met Carter in Chicago, my first year as Developmental Goaltending Coach for the Blackhawks. I got a chance to work with him in the American League [in 2011-12], his second year coming out of university [at UMass-Lowell]," Allen said. "Carter makes a great first impression on and off the ice. He is a competitive guy that really battles on the ice and I could see early … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie coach: Hutton will be ‘ideal partner for Ullmark’

'Hutton should be well-known already within the Sabres organization, given his history with the Buffalo coaching staff. Hutton spent three seasons in Nashville when Phil Housley was an assistant on the Predators' bench.' … [Read more...] about Get to know Carter Hutton, Buffalo’s new goaltender

'Drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the seventh round (209th overall) of the 2011 NHL Draft, Wilson was a member of Pittsburgh's Stanley Cup Championship team in 2017. Before turning pro, Wilson spent three seasons with UMass Lowell (Hockey East), where he compiled 95 points (39+56) in 109 career games and was named Hockey East Rookie of the Year in 2012.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Wilson agree to 2-year contract

'Wedgewood (6'2", 195 lbs., 8/14/1992) appeared in a career-high 20 NHL games with the Arizona Coyotes last season, posting a 5-9-4 record. He finished the season with a 7-10-5 record and .903 save percentage through 24 career games with the Coyotes and New Jersey Devils.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to terms with Wedgewood

'Hickey (6'2", 201 lbs., 4/13/1996) recorded 14 points (6+8) in 35 games as the team captain in his senior season at Boston University in 2017-18, helping lead the Terriers to their second Hockey East championship during his tenure. The Edmonton, Alberta native finished his collegiate career with 54 points (21+33) in 147 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ink Hickey to entry-level contract

'"There was a real comfort level with him," Botterill said. "He was a guy our scouts had focused in on, our analytics department certainly liked him a lot, and then you get the character check, it allowed us to have a lot of confidence in making the decision to bring Carter into our group."' … [Read more...] about Botterill discusses four signings on first day of free agency

'"He literally floats around out there," said forward Casey Mittelstadt, a prospect who exhibits his own jaw-dropping skills. "It doesn't look like he's trying at all and he's gliding by guys. It was pretty cool."' … [Read more...] about On and off the ice, Dahlin inspired at development camp

'It was the kind of day one would expect from Mittelstadt, a player expected to be on Buffalo's NHL roster next season. Mittelstadt smiled at the prospect of having a guy like Pekar playing there alongside him one day.' … [Read more...] about Pekar, Mittelstadt among standouts at French Connection Tournament

'"There's a lot of the excitement of getting drafted," he said. "Drafted guys are so nervous here. You learn so much in the first camp. You're not here to show off. You're here to learn. [I am] a lot calmer this year in camp."' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen, Sabres weighing options for next season

'That's one thing I love about this organization, the emphasis they place on development. It's why they're going to have success. Off the ice, they're making sure we're learning the Sabre way, being leaders, taking initiative and stepping up where we can.' … [Read more...] about In his own words: Fitzgerald on the importance of development camp

'"I'm super excited to get started in Buffalo," Sheary said Thursday on a conference call. "At some point, you've got to move on from one team and I kind of grew up in Pittsburgh. But I think Buffalo will be a great opportunity for me to grow as a player and to get a little bit more opportunity and try and play my game a little bit more."' … [Read more...] about Sheary ready to begin new chapter in Buffalo

'"Definitely," Hickey said on Thursday, following the second day of on-ice sessions at development camp. "When it's a young core, there's going to be a lot of upside, a lot of opportunity to come in and make a little bit of a difference.' … [Read more...] about Relationships have Hickey excited about trade to Sabres