'Greeley joined the Sabres in June along with fellow assistant GM Randy Sexton. The 37-year-old oversees the pro scouting staff and player development. He also works with NCAA and European free agents. The Sabres have signed forward Andrew Oglevie out of Notre Dame and reported have a deal with award-winning defenseman Lawrence Pilut of Sweden.' … [Read more...] about Report: Greeley staying as Sabres assistant GM; an ‘A’ for O’Reilly
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Reported Sabres signee Lawrence Pilut named Swedish league's top defenseman
'Pilut was named to Sweden's national team for the World Championship, which begins this week. Any contract agreements cannot be announced until the conclusion of the tournament.' … [Read more...] about Reported Sabres signee Lawrence Pilut named Swedish league’s top defenseman
Mike Harrington: Ex-Sabre Mike Weber stoked by what he saw in stint as Dahlin's teammate
'"This kid is mature far beyond his years. It's amazing," Weber said. "He's a better skater than [Erik] Karlsson, he's got a shot like Victor Hedman, he kind of moves like Pavel Datsyuk in the corners. He can slip checks and pull pucks away. The thing that impressed me the most is his heads-up hockey. Now that I'm coaching kids, I notice even more. You don't see kids that age … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Ex-Sabre Mike Weber stoked by what he saw in stint as Dahlin’s teammate
Mike Weber knows Rasmus Dahlin will be special player for Sabres
'“The things he’s trying in practice, unbelievable, then he’ll go out and do them in a game,” Weber said Monday. “He was a kid, I was playing with him when he wasn’t even 18 yet. He was playing against men in the Swedish Elite League. I believe he’s a better skater than Karlsson.”' … [Read more...] about Mike Weber knows Rasmus Dahlin will be special player for Sabres
Big victory for the Sabres
'This year’s draft takes place on June 22 and 23 in Dallas, nemesis of many Buffalo Super Bowl and Stanley Cup final debacles. Maybe this time around, however, a winning attitude will develop for one of our struggling teams will get a start in the Lone Star State.' … [Read more...] about Big victory for the Sabres
Jason Botterill is excited for Buffalo sports fans
'"I'm a huge believer in just getting the best player available. I think that's the biggest difference between NHL and NFL. It's going to take them a while to be an impact player and reach their full potential."' … [Read more...] about Jason Botterill is excited for Buffalo sports fans
What analysts and scouts are saying about Rasmus Dahlin
'"The type of defenseman that pretty much 31 teams in the NHL want these days. Just that ability to jump up in the rush and create offensive chances, but also have that competitive spirit to play against other teams' top players... It's something we have to do a better job at getting the pucks to the forwards and try to create more offensive opportunites. He certaintly fits the … [Read more...] about What analysts and scouts are saying about Rasmus Dahlin
More Dahlin!
'Enroth responded, "You guys are in for a treat! I played with him at the last Olympics and I’ve never seen a smoother player. Unbelievable skater and elite skillset, so I really think he’s going to be a great offensive defenseman pretty quick in NHL. He might be a high risk, high reward guy, but all great offensive defenseman are that so I don’t think that’s a problem. He’s a … [Read more...] about More Dahlin!
Answering your Rasmus Dahlin questions
'"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
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Step in the right direction, but Amerks not satisfied (Amerks.com) Amerks forged a family bond like no other this season (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage