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'Weissbach put up a good year with the Tri-City Storm in the USHL last season, leading the team in scoring with 19 goals, 28 assists and 47 points in 49 games. Weissbach was also named as a USHL Third-Team All-Star for his season with the Storm.' … [Read more...] about Sabres round out draft with Linus Weissbach in seventh round

'"If you ever get in a rush, that's when you make mistakes. The bottom line is you have to be patient. I know Phil Housley is competitive, I know myself as competitive. We want to be competitive, we want to make changes and be more successful right off the bat here. It's a scenario where we're trying to balance things out. We're trying to make improvements, trying to bring … [Read more...] about 2017 NHL Draft a learning process for Botterill

'This will be the first chance for fans to get a look at the Sabres' 2017 NHL Draft class, including eighth overall pick Casey Mittelstadt. Several prospects in the Sabres pipeline will be returning to camp, in addition to some camp invites from all across junior and college hockey.' … [Read more...] about Sabres release 2017 development camp schedule

'Mittelstadt brings electricity to his offensive game every time he steps on to the ice. He is a competitor with blazing speed, good vision, and crafty hands that allow him to be a good puck handler and playmaker. When the puck find his stick, he can hold on to it for as long as possible while using his speed and vision to find the best play available. He has the capability to … [Read more...] about Sabres select Casey Mittelstadt with 8th overall pick

'With college players using this loophole in the Collective Bargaining Agreement, it seems like it may be getting more dangerous to draft college players. Botterill said, “I still believe a lot in the college model and having players develop there. I think it’s a great scenario, I think it’s very good from a standpoint of the work ethic, the strength training and just the pace … [Read more...] about The Sabres will not get Cal Petersen

'“We’ll look at different scenarios of possibly moving up or moving back, but right now, our mindset is we’re going to be choosing at eight and I think they’ve done a great job at making sure no matter how the draft plays out, we’re going to be prepared.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Botterill is ready for his first NHL Draft as a GM

'March will also see the Sabres play nine of their 14 games from the KeyBank Center. This stretch includes a season-high six-game home-stand from March 10th to the 23rd. During that home-stand, the Sabres will host the Golden Knights for the first time on Saturday March 10th at 1 p.m. On Monday March 19th, Housley will go up against the Predators for the first time at home. At … [Read more...] about Sabres release 2017-18 regular season schedule

'Buffalo got Carrier from St. Louis as part of the Ryan Miller and Steve Ott trade.' … [Read more...] about Vegas takes Carrier in the Expansion Draft

'“I like to get up the ice," Beaulieu said. "I skate pretty well and you know I’m an offensive minded guy, but I know in this league you have to take care of your own zone first. I feel like the type of hockey Buffalo is trying to play now is more instinctive and getting up in the play and pushing the pace. You look at the teams that went far in the playoffs, their defense were … [Read more...] about Beaulieu: ‘I know I’m a top-four defenseman in this league’

'Buffalo will be in Long Island for the Islanders' home opener on October 7.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres home opener is October 5

'Murray was the longest tenured assistant with the Sabres, serving on the Buffalo bench since Bylsma first came along as head coach in the 2015-16 season. Murray had left his post as the head coach of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms to join the Sabres in 2015, and has served as a head coach in the NHL with the Washington Capitals, Philadelphia Flyers, Florida Panthers and Los … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres will not retain assistant coaches

'The Sabres' colors remain the same as there is no change from the navy blue, gold, and white. What has changed with these jerseys is that the silver piping along the arms have been taken out on the front and back of the jersey. In addition, the silver armpits have also been removed from the new jerseys. Another subtle change made to the jersey is that the amount of silver in … [Read more...] about NHL releases new Adidas Sabres jersey

'Toronto visits Buffalo on September 23 while the Islanders are here September 29.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres release their preseason schedule

'The only surprise to me is Ennis. Why would Vegas take a chance on a guy who hasn't been the same since suffering two major concussions? It looks like Botterill either has a deal in place or he doesn't think the Sabres can use Carrier's speed. My guess is there could be a deal that says Vegas will not take Ullmark, if they can have Carrier.' … [Read more...] about Sabres protect Ennis over Carrier

'Beaulieu played 10 career games against Buffalo and was pointless. He said he learned a lot about this team by preparing for them, “The biggest thing was how energetic it was to play against them. Young teams are scary to play against because you don't know what to expect, but with the youth, I'm very excited to be part of that situation.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Beaulieu is very happy to get traded here