'First-round picks set to attend include Alexander Nylander (2016), Casey Mittelstadt (2017) and Rasmus Dahlin (2018). Eric Cornel (2014), Brendan Guhle (2015), Rasmus Asplund (2016), Marcus Davidsson (2017), Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (2017) and Mattias Samuelsson (2018) are Sabres' second-round picks who are scheduled to particiate.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2018 Development Camp roster
Archives for June 2018
No time for celebration: Sabres have a busy post-draft week ahead
'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
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
Relaxed Rasmus Dahlin welcomes Mattias Samuelsson, who quietly takes it in
'Now, the next morning, he had a simple duty. The Sabres were about to open the second round of the draft, making the 32nd overall selection. Dahlin was stationed at the bottom of the steps leading to the arena floor, ready to greet whomever was called. It was his turn to welcome another new guy to the Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Relaxed Rasmus Dahlin welcomes Mattias Samuelsson, who quietly takes it in
Sabres add to defense haul, take Mattias Samuelsson to open second round at No. 32 overall
'Samuelsson, who played for the US National Development program, is a 6-foot-4, 218-pounder from Philadelphia who played high school hockey in Lake Placid. He is the son of longtime NHL defenseman Kjell Samuelsson, a 6-6 anchor of defense for Philadelphia in nine of his 15 NHL seasons. Kjell Samuelsson is now a development coach for the Flyers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add to defense haul, take Mattias Samuelsson to open second round at No. 32 overall
Why Sabres second round pick Mattias Samuelsson has the genes to succeed
'Mattias' father, Swedish-born Kjell Samuelsson, played 813 games in the NHL split between the Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, New York Rangers and Tampa Bay Lightning. He won a Stanley Cup in 1992 while with Pittsburgh. Mattias never saw his father play, as he was born a year after Kjell retired, but his game has been compared to his father's.' … [Read more...] about Why Sabres second round pick Mattias Samuelsson has the genes to succeed
Five things to know about Sabres No. 32 NHL Draft pick Mattias Samuelsson
'Samuelsson was named the U.S. captain at the Under-18 world championship. He scored a goal and an assist in seven games while helping the Americans capture a silver medal.' … [Read more...] about Five things to know about Sabres No. 32 NHL Draft pick Mattias Samuelsson
Round 4: Sabres take USHL Rookie of the year Matej Pekar at No. 94
'Pekar, from the Czech Republic, is headed to Miami of Ohio in the fall. He was named United States Hockey League Rookie of the Year after scoring 14 goals and collecting 40 assists in 56 gaems for Muskegon.' … [Read more...] about Round 4: Sabres take USHL Rookie of the year Matej Pekar at No. 94
Sabres pick Matej Pekar put up big numbers in the USHL
'Pekar was nearly a point-per-game player while with the Lumberjacks this season, totaling 14 goals and 40 assists in 56 USHL games. That was good for second on the team in scoring and put him in a tie for the league lead among first-year players. He was rewarded by the USHL's general managers when they selected him as the Rookie of the Year in late April.' … [Read more...] about Sabres pick Matej Pekar put up big numbers in the USHL