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'"I'm sure he [Jason Botterill] is going to make the right choice," Housley said while cracking a smile at the Jim Kelly Charity Golf Classic on Monday. "We're excited to have the No. 1 pick, obviously. It's going to be a special player. I'm really excited, winning the lottery was huge for us. I just had this sense we were going to get that pick..."' … [Read more...] about Housley: I’m sure Botterill will make right choice

'He gets a pass, as long as he didn't use ranch.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin prefers to keep it mild while getting a taste of Buffalo

'Dahlin danced around questions and carefully worded his responses, knowing it's not a guarantee that he'll be the first player selected. But when asked about his interview with the Sabres, Dahlin cracked a smile.' … [Read more...] about While not looking ahead, Rasmus Dahlin admits he would love to play in Buffalo

'That said, this is a very nice addition for the Sabres organization. Asplund could immediately make an impact in Rochester next season and could end up in Buffalo if he has a strong offseason or start with the Amerks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Rasmus Asplund to three-year, entry-level deal

'According to Irfaan Gaffar, Kane and the Sharks have agreed to a new long-term contract extension. Kane, 26, was set to become an unrestricted free agent in July.' … [Read more...] about Report: Evander Kane agrees to new deal with Sharks

'"I've started talking to NHL people since the lottery. I think this makes Buffalo a legitimate contender to land John Tavares," Miller told TSN 690. "If Tavares wants to win, that's his number one thing, he wants to win and he wants to play in a hockey market, well Buffalo is a good hockey market."' … [Read more...] about Do the Sabres have a realistic shot at landing John Tavares?

'If he doesn’t work out, no big deal for the Sabres, it’s a low risk move that won’t hurt them down the line.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres sign Swedish defenseman Lawrence Pilut

'Nelson will have to earn his spot in the opening night lineup but having him around as an extra defenseman is a nice insurance policy. If he has a strong camp, we could very likely see a Nelson/Guhle third pairing. Not bad, especially when you consider these last few seasons.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres bring back Casey Nelson on two-year deal

'"Dahlin is an exceptionally talented prospect who will be able to contribute, influence and impact a team's fortunes much in the way that defensemen Erik Karlsson (Ottawa Senators) and Victor Hedman (Tampa Bay Lightning) have in the NHL," said Dan Marr, director of NHL Central Scouting earlier this month. "If you wanted to pick one player from the 2018 draft who could … [Read more...] about Answering your Rasmus Dahlin questions

'Carolina will select second overall while Montreal will select third.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win Lottery, will select 1st in upcoming NHL Draft

'Barring a surprise, Dahlin should be in the Sabres lineup next season and will immediately be one of their most talented players. While adding the Swedish sensation won't fix all the Sabres problems, It's certainly a start and a great one at that.' … [Read more...] about How Swede It Is — Sabres land shot at generational talent, Rasmus Dahlin

'While this is a nice addition to a Sabres organization that desperately needs scorers, it’s not a shocking move. Earlier this month, Sabres GM Jason Botterill said he was hopeful both Olofsson and Rasmus Asplund would head overseas and play in either Buffalo or Rochester next season. One down, one to go.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Swedish standout Victor Olofsson

'It's hard to believe it was 25 years ago when Rick Jeanneret made that memorable call following Brad May's goal.' … [Read more...] about “May Day!”: 25th anniversary of iconic call

'His 1,274 face-off wins were the most by any player since the NHL officially began tracking the statistic in 1997.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ryan O’Reilly named finalist for Lady Byng Trophy

'"To help put some smiles on some faces, and just be part of this community for a little, was heavy, it weighs heavy to be around and see these faces," O'Reilly told the Saskatoon StarPhoenix. "Right away when I heard it, I'd just come off the ice in Tampa and one of the guys told me you just think of how many bus trips you've been on and how close you are at that age."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ryan O’Reilly visits survivors of Humboldt bus crash