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'“It's very difficult to play in our league. Players that grow up in a hockey family, a family member that played and gone through the difficult path it takes to get and stay in the NHL, that they do have a competitive advantage over other players. In Mattias case, with his dad and uncle, he does have an understanding.”' … [Read more...] about Samuelsson’s NHL “bloodlines” could help development

'Derek Ryan (Hurricanes).' … [Read more...] about Free agents: Players the Sabres could pursue in free agency

'"He utilizes his size (6-foot-3, 217 pounds) as a strength," director of NHL Central Scouting Dan Marr said to NHL.com in February.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add to blueline, draft Mattias Samuelsson 32nd overall

'“You’re having (the amateur scouting staff) focus on it the entire year. As a GM, you’re focused on the NHL team, the pro games and looking at different scenarios there. You can’t be active in amateur scouting and I felt good in the people we hired. (I’m) very proud in how they prepared and how they handled themselves and how they prepared for today’s draft.”' … [Read more...] about Building the blueline key for Sabres moving forward

'Buffalo fans young and old could hardly contain their excitement after learning the top overall prospect would be donning a Sabres sweater.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fans ready to usher in the Dahlin era

'“On behalf of our great fans in Western New York, the Buffalo Sabres are proud to select Frolunda defenseman Rasmus Dahlin," the GM said at the mic.' … [Read more...] about Sabres draft Rasmus Dahlin No. 1 overall in NHL Draft

'"Today can be a big celebration. We can have it move on next week at development camp which will be fun to see," Botterill said. "But he’s a young player. He’s 18-years-old. There’s high expectation down the road and it’s imperative to protect him and put him in situations so he can have success.' … [Read more...] about Botterill on Dahlin: “It’s great to have him in our organization.”

'When asked again about the pressure he'll likely face in his rookie season, the Swede provided another calm, cool and collected answer: "I love to play hockey and why put pressure when you can paly the game that you love."' … [Read more...] about Dahlin on playing in Buffalo: “I love that city.”

'Fans across the generations could hardly contain their excitement when they learned the top overall prospect would officially be joining the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Fans Celebrate #1 Pick Rasmus Dahlin

'Sabres Head Coach Phil Housley snapped a selfie with the newest addition to his squad.' … [Read more...] about Social Media Reactions To Sabres #1 Overall Pick Rasmus Dahlin

'According to TSN's Bob McKenzie, the team will not extend a qualifying offer to Lehner, who posted 14-26-9 record this past season with Buffalo as the Sabres won a franchise worst 11 home games and finished last in the NHL standings.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres not expected to extend qualifying offer to Robin Lehner

'The Sabres open the season with a four game homestand which includes showdowns with the Rangers, Golden Knights and Avalanche.' … [Read more...] about Sabres release 2018-2019 schedule

'The team will play against the Boston Bruins on Thursday, October 4 at 7 p.m.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to play Bruins in home opener in October

'If Hickey, who spent four years in college, remains unsigned he can became an unrestricted free agent if he and the Sabres do not come to an agreement in August.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire D Brandon Hickey, send Fasching to Coyotes

'Luukkonen, who the Blue & Gold selected in the second round (54th overall) of the 2017 NHL Draft, saw action in 24 games last season with Leki (Finland) posting a .909 save percentage and 2.92 goals against average.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ink Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to entry level contract