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'Thompson (6'5", 201 lbs., 10/30/1997) was St. Louis' first-round pick (26th overall) in the 2016 NHL Draft. He made his NHL debut for the Blues in 2017-18, recording nine points (3+6) in 41 games. In 46 career AHL games for the Chicago Wolves and San Antonio Rampage, the forward has recorded 20 points (9+11) and added three points (2+1) in 10 AHL playoff contests.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Thompson, Berglund, Sobotka, 2 picks from Blues

'"We're very excited about that," Botterill said. "He comes into the league as a first-round pick, been in St. Louis his entire career, played in a lot of different roles - power play, penalty killing, wing, center - and I think that versatility is something that we were really intrigued by."' … [Read more...] about Botterill sees opportunity for Thompson to grow with Sabres’ core

'During his six-year NHL career, Hutton has recorded a 63-39-17 career record with a 2.42 goals-against average and a .915 save percentage in 138 games with the Blues, Nashville Predators and Chicago Blackhawks. Before turning pro, the Thunder Bay, Ontario native spent four seasons playing for the UMass Lowell River Hawks (Hockey East), where he ranks in the school's top 10 in … [Read more...] about Sabres, Hutton agree to 3-year deal

'"I got to play last year, that's probably the easiest way to put it," Hutton said. "…Last year it got to a point where I was playing so well I kind of forced their hand a bit and I was able to run with it a bit more, which I think really helped me to stay more in a rhythm and just play more important games."' … [Read more...] about Hutton sees great opportunity, potential for success with Sabres

'"I first met Carter in Chicago, my first year as Developmental Goaltending Coach for the Blackhawks. I got a chance to work with him in the American League [in 2011-12], his second year coming out of university [at UMass-Lowell]," Allen said. "Carter makes a great first impression on and off the ice. He is a competitive guy that really battles on the ice and I could see early … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie coach: Hutton will be ‘ideal partner for Ullmark’

'Hutton should be well-known already within the Sabres organization, given his history with the Buffalo coaching staff. Hutton spent three seasons in Nashville when Phil Housley was an assistant on the Predators' bench.' … [Read more...] about Get to know Carter Hutton, Buffalo’s new goaltender

'Drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the seventh round (209th overall) of the 2011 NHL Draft, Wilson was a member of Pittsburgh's Stanley Cup Championship team in 2017. Before turning pro, Wilson spent three seasons with UMass Lowell (Hockey East), where he compiled 95 points (39+56) in 109 career games and was named Hockey East Rookie of the Year in 2012.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Wilson agree to 2-year contract

'Wedgewood (6'2", 195 lbs., 8/14/1992) appeared in a career-high 20 NHL games with the Arizona Coyotes last season, posting a 5-9-4 record. He finished the season with a 7-10-5 record and .903 save percentage through 24 career games with the Coyotes and New Jersey Devils.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to terms with Wedgewood

'Hickey (6'2", 201 lbs., 4/13/1996) recorded 14 points (6+8) in 35 games as the team captain in his senior season at Boston University in 2017-18, helping lead the Terriers to their second Hockey East championship during his tenure. The Edmonton, Alberta native finished his collegiate career with 54 points (21+33) in 147 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ink Hickey to entry-level contract

'"There was a real comfort level with him," Botterill said. "He was a guy our scouts had focused in on, our analytics department certainly liked him a lot, and then you get the character check, it allowed us to have a lot of confidence in making the decision to bring Carter into our group."' … [Read more...] about Botterill discusses four signings on first day of free agency