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'As for Greeley, he comes to Buffalo after serving with the New York Rangers organization as the assistant director of player personnel. Prior to that, Greeley had spent time as an associate head coach at Boston University for two seasons. Greeley has also spent time in the Los Angeles Kings' scouting department, and as a regional scout with the U.S. National Team Development … [Read more...] about Sabres hire Sexton, Greeley as assistant general managers

'The Sabres drafted Andreychuk 16th overall in the 1982 Entry Draft. That's the same draft where Buffalo took current coach Phil Housley sixth overall and Paul Cyr ninth overall. Buffalo had five picks in the top 30 that year, but Mike Anderson and Jens Johansson never made the NHL. In a statement Housley said, "I want to congratulate my friend Dave Andreychuk on being named to … [Read more...] about Former Sabre Dave Andreychuk selected for the Hockey Hall of Fame

'Teams also have until 5:00 Monday to get qualifying offers out to restricted free agents. When I asked Jason Botterill about that on Friday morning he said, “We're still working on finalizing those offers.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres working to get qualifying offers out

'"Of course it's a great situation when you know there's space for you to fit in and you know there's something to work for. You have a goal to work for, and I think it's a great situation for me."' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen sees opportunity with the Sabres

'"It's a long build up," Mittelstadt said after being selected as Buffalo's first round pick. "Being in the room for a while, it started to get stressful but it's a big relief to be picked. I think me and my entire family are super excited. It's a huge honor, and obviously going to a great place like Buffalo makes it even better."' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt happy to be drafted by the Sabres

'The 18-year old is considered a gritty two-way center who brings speed and energy. The 6' 0" and 192-pound center scored five goals and registered nine points in 45 games with Djurgårdens, while averaging 11:12 of ice time last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres take Marcus Davidsson with 37th overall pick

'The 18-year old Finnish goalie spent his 2016-17 with HPK's junior-A team in the Finnish Liiga, where he posted a 1.78 goals-against average and a .917 save-percentage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres pick goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen in second round

'Laaksonen, 6' 1" and 165-pounds, split his time between the junior-A league and junior-B league with the Ilves program in the Finnish Liiga. In the A-program, Laaksonen put up six goals and nine points in 27 games played. He ended up registering 10 assists in 10 games with Ilves' B-program.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add defenseman Oskari Laaksonen in third round

'Bryson is an over-ager, 19, who spent last season playing college hockey with the Providence Friars in the Hockey East. He scored three goals and registered 20 points in 39 games played as a freshman.' … [Read more...] about Sabres draft Jacob Bryson in fourth round

'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