'That will be decided in a drawn-out selection show that will be televised on both sides of the border. The lottery results for teams picked Nos. 4-15 in the draft will be revealed around 7:30 -- but the draft order for teams 1-2-3 will have to wait until close to 10 p.m. during the second intermission of the telecast of Game 2 between Vegas and San Jose. The proceedings will … [Read more...] about Follow the bouncing lottery ball: It will decide Sabres’ fate to land Dahlin
Archives for April 28, 2018
Reports: Sabres closing in on deal with Swedish defenseman Pilut, while Josefson returns to Sweden
'It was a breakout season for Pilut in his fifth year with the club. He had not registered more than 12 points in any of his previous four years but was a key member last year as HV71 won the league's playoff championship. He had two goals and three assists while playing all 16 postseason games.' … [Read more...] about Reports: Sabres closing in on deal with Swedish defenseman Pilut, while Josefson returns to Sweden
Odds are Sabres won’t get top pick in NHL Draft Lottery
'After Dahlin, the consensus top pick, the draft falls off, meaning if the Sabres don’t win, they likely won’t nab an NHL-ready youngster in June.' … [Read more...] about Odds are Sabres won’t get top pick in NHL Draft Lottery
Report: Sabres to sign Swedish defenseman Lawrence Pilut
'Still, Pilut offers the Sabres an intriguing talent. He compiled more assists and points than any SHL defenseman this season, helping him earn the Borje Salming Trophy as the league’s best native-born defender.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres to sign Swedish defenseman Lawrence Pilut
Tasks: Here is the NHL club who wins the HV star
'"You always aim for higher heights and NHL is something I've dreamed of since I was little.' … [Read more...] about Tasks: Here is the NHL club who wins the HV star
The Sabres have the best odds as the NHL Draft Lottery is Saturday
'Buffalo has been in last place three of the last five years and lost the lottery both times.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres have the best odds as the NHL Draft Lottery is Saturday
Josefson will not be back with the Sabres
'Josefson was a good penalty killer and was one of the best in shootouts, but provided very little else.' … [Read more...] about Josefson will not be back with the Sabres