‘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.’
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.’ ”’
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).
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.’
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.’
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.’
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.”’
Free agents: Players the Sabres could pursue in free agency
‘Derek Ryan (Hurricanes).’