'The Sabres have until 5 p.m. Monday to make qualifying offers to their RFAs. If the team lets the deadline pass on a player without such an offer, he becomes an unrestricted free agent.' … [Read more...] about No time for celebration: Sabres have a busy post-draft week ahead
Archives for June 25, 2018
Advice for Sabres' Dahlin: Embrace mistakes, have a filter, watch plenty of TV
'“Lots of times,” Polian said, “it’s just the reality of saying to the young man, ‘Look, don’t listen to anything that’s said. Don’t read anything. They don’t know what they’re talking about. The people in this building are the people who can help you get better.’ ”' … [Read more...] about Advice for Sabres’ Dahlin: Embrace mistakes, have a filter, watch plenty of TV
How many picks do the Sabres have in 2019 NHL Draft?
'First round: Own. First round: San Jose Sharks (from Evander Kane trade after Kane agreed to re-sign). … [Read more...] about How many picks do the Sabres have in 2019 NHL Draft?
NHL Draft grades: What the national media is saying about the Sabres
'It didn’t matter who the Sabres drafted in Rounds 2 through 7. They were always going to get an A in this draft because they got the best player and an absolute stud.' … [Read more...] about NHL Draft grades: What the national media is saying about the Sabres
Sabres leave NHL Draft with more work to accomplish
'The five players the Sabres drafted Saturday likely won’t help them for years, if they ever do. They selected four defensemen and one forward.' … [Read more...] about Sabres leave NHL Draft with more work to accomplish
Strong season put Sabres prospect Matej Pekar on NHL radar
'Right away, former Lumberjacks coach John LaFontaine ignited Pekar’s confidence, placing him on the top line beside Anthony Del Gaizo and Mikael Hakkarainen. The new linemates quickly morphed into a lethal scoring trio.' … [Read more...] about Strong season put Sabres prospect Matej Pekar on NHL radar
Samuelsson's NHL "bloodlines" could help development
'“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
Free agents: Players the Sabres could pursue in free agency
'Derek Ryan (Hurricanes).' … [Read more...] about Free agents: Players the Sabres could pursue in free agency