‘”My dad’s been huge for me,” Johnson said. “He introduced me to the game at a young age and taught me everything I know. Obviously, you’ve got to develop your own passion for the game, but he’s been there every step of the way, just kind of guiding me and always offering advice. It’s nice to have that.”‘
The Sabres Report - July 21, 2019
The Sabres Report - July 19, 2019
Former Sabres, Amerks have landed new contracts all over ★
‘Still, it was evident Wedgewood, 26, would be moving on. The seven-year veteran never had much of a future with the Buffalo Sabres.’
Kurt Gosselin's hockey journey: From Brighton JV to Sabres' rookie camp ★
‘“I want to go in and make sure I leave a good impression,” Gosselin said. “I’m training hard this summer.”’
Sabres add much-needed depth with Jokiharju, Miller, Vesey, Johansson ★
‘Those moves could help the Sabres (33-39-10) end a Stanley Cup Playoff drought that began in 2012, but underlying numbers suggest the additions of defensemen Colin Miller and Henri Jokiharju, and forwards Jimmy Vesey and Marcus Johansson, will bolster their chances.’
The Sabres Report - July 18, 2019
Are the Sabres and Jets a match for a Ristolainen trade? ★
‘”It’s been all rumors. If there’s anything that the Jets are really good at is dousing those flames and trying to put those out as they try to work behind the scenes. It’s been an interesting offseason for Winnipeg,” Hamilton said on WGR. “Certainly Ristolainen has been a guy that’s been rumored in this neck of the woods. Jake Gardiner has also been a guy that the Winnipeg Jets have been interested in and have kind of pushed the buttons on. They’re really looking for guys that fit into that Tyler Myers range for what they had before ($5.5 million AAV)… A guy like Ristolainen making $5.4 million a season, he’s the kind of guy that would certainly fit in that group.”‘
The Sabres Report - July 16, 2019
Sabres sign No. 1 pick Dylan Cozens to three-year, entry-level deal ★
‘As an 18-year-old with junior eligibility remaining, the deal would not kick in until Cozens plays 10 NHL games and could slide to instead start in the 2020-21 season.’
Analyzing the Sabres' organizational depth chart ★
‘Each addresses a specific need for the Sabres; however, they now have a surplus at left wing and right-shot defense. Botterill is likely to trade from the latter to add talent at right wing or center, but who is the most likely to go?’
Sabres sign top pick Dylan Cozens to entry-level contract ★
‘Cozens could miss rookie camp or training camp in September after undergoing successful surgery on his left thumb earlier this month.’
Sabres sign Cozens to entry-level contract ★
‘Buffalo’s first round pick will compete for a possible roster spot with the Sabres at training camp and into the preseason, but he is eligible to return to Lethbridge for the upcoming season. Cozens will also be eligible to represent Canada at the 2020 IIHF World Junior Championship this December in the Czech Republic.’
Sabres sign Dylan Cozens to entry-level contract ★
‘He finished last season tied for 10th among all WHL skaters in points. He also ranked in the top 10 in even-strength assists and even-strength points.’