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'"Then the hypothetical becomes reality -- he puts on the jersey, comes to Buffalo -- that carries a lot of weight," offered Biron. "They've come close to winning the lottery before, just missed out on Connor McDavid (in 2015), but now it's finally No. 1 overall. As soon as they flipped the card over, social media, the fans, went nuts. It is just so special."' … [Read more...] about ‘He doesn’t need to be the savior’, but expectations high for Sabres’ top overall pick Rasmus Dahlin

'Dahlin widely was considered the best prospect available in the 2018 class. The Sabres are hopeful he can develop into a franchise building block.' … [Read more...] about NHL Draft 2018: Sabres select defenseman Rasmus Dahlin with No. 1 pick

'“I think it’s important to be there like an everyday thing, that he can focus on hockey, what he’s supposed to do, and I can focus on the rest,” Asa said. “So just help him out to have a good time and focus what he’s there for.”' … [Read more...] about NHL Draft 2018: Buffalo-bound Rasmus Dahlin, family find familiar comforts amid hype

'If Housley wants to maximize Dahlin’s puck effectiveness, he should consider giving Dahlin the lion’s share of offensive-zone starts (oZS). In other words, most of the draws taking place in the opposing zone should have Dahlin on the ice. This tactic is common for a coach with a gifted defenseman because it not only increases the likelihood of a quality scoring chance, but … [Read more...] about NHL Draft 2018: How Rasmus Dahlin can fit Sabres, fast-track league’s slowest rebuild

'The Sabres organization hosts the top line of the 2015 Terrier squad that went to the national title game. Eichel, who led the nation in scoring and won the Hobey Baker that season, still plays with that season’s second leading scorer, Evan Rodrigues. The connection grew deeper at the NHL trade deadline when the Sabres added Danny O’Regan, the third wheel to that line, as part … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Comm. Ave. connection looks to build a future together in Buffalo

'HL and downtrodden Buffalo fans won't enjoy the fruits of this trade until 2022 or later.' … [Read more...] about Evander Kane trade grades: Sabres’ Jason Botterill flunks first deadline test

'The Sabres are getting next to no offense from their blue line, and there really aren’t many players that are capable of adding it. Their best player, and one of the core players of the rebuild, is Rasmus Ristolainen, a first-round draft pick by the team in 2013 and a fairly polarizing player. On one hand, he is the one player on the blue line that is at least a threat to do … [Read more...] about How not to rebuild: Inside the missteps of a Sabres tank gone horribly wrong