'Carter Hutton was at UMass Lowell for four years after going undrafted, then spent three seasons in the American Hockey League before making his NHL debut with the Chicago Blackhawks during the 2012-13 season. He became an NHL regular a year later with the Nashville Predators.' … [Read more...] about Carter Hutton: 5 things about potential Sabres goalie
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Mike Harrington: Luukkonen's development plan takes an interesting twist
'But Botterill clearly doesn't think much of the Canadian junior ranks, as no draft picks in two years would indicate. You wonder if the Sabres would be satisfied to simply keep Luukkonen playing in Finland, albeit on the bigger international sheet, so he can keep getting reps against older players rather than the 16-20 set in Ontario.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Luukkonen’s development plan takes an interesting twist
Youth is served with Sabres but as free agency dawns, veterans still needed
'But yes, there is still room for veteran free agents in this land of opportunity. Thirty-something legs welcomed.' … [Read more...] about Youth is served with Sabres but as free agency dawns, veterans still needed
Report: goalie Carter Hutton likely to sign with Sabres
'The 6-foot-1, 201-pound Hutton went undrafted and played four seasons at UMass Lowell. He has played for two other NHL teams – the Chicago Blackhawks and Nashville Predators – but was also dressed for games with the Philadelphia Flyers and San Jose Sharks.' … [Read more...] about Report: goalie Carter Hutton likely to sign with Sabres
Sabres prospect Brandon Hickey could opt for free agency
'“I’m extremely excited, haven’t really talked about a role quite yet,” Hickey said inside HarborCenter, where camp concludes today with a three-on-three tournament.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Brandon Hickey could opt for free agency
Is deal for O’Reilly looming for the Blues?
'In terms of established Blues as possible trade pieces with Buffalo, defenseman Colton Parayko’s name has come up — there were rumors involving him and Edmonton entering the draft weekend.' … [Read more...] about Is deal for O’Reilly looming for the Blues?
Rasmus Dahlin lays huge hit on Sabres teammate at development camp
'Pekar, selected in the fourth round (94th overall) at the draft one week ago, was fine.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin lays huge hit on Sabres teammate at development camp
Lawrence Pilut said the Sabres had been after him for a while
'Pilut had other NHL offers, but said he chose the Sabres because they had been after him for a while, “It started pretty early last season, I had a good discussion with Steve Greeley and it felt like it’s a good opportunity here since it’s a young team and it’s a hungry team here, so I want to be a part of it.”' … [Read more...] about Lawrence Pilut said the Sabres had been after him for a while
Video: Rasmus Dahlin delivers huge hit at development camp
'It's a really nice hit. Feet never left the ground and Dahlin hits centerman Matej Pekar in the chest. Pekar was just drafted by the Sabres in the fourth round. He'll play at Miami University this season.' … [Read more...] about Video: Rasmus Dahlin delivers huge hit at development camp
Report: Sabres front-runner to land Carter Hutton
'Hutton, 32, is coming off his most accomplished season in the NHL with the St. Louie Blues. In 26 starts, Hutton finished with a 17-7-3 record, posting a 2.09 goals against average and a .931 percentage. Over the span of his career, Hutton has a 63-39-17 record with a 2.42 goals against average and .915 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres front-runner to land Carter Hutton
One-on-one with Sabres fan favorite Vasily Glotov
'The 20-year-old Russian center is with the Sabres for his third development camp and having just as much fun now as he did during his first camp.' … [Read more...] about One-on-one with Sabres fan favorite Vasily Glotov
Mittelstadt ready to step in and contribute with Sabres
'“That's probably the thing I've been focusing on the most. Just getting in the weight room, working on stuff like that,” Mittlestadt said after a training session at HarborCenter. “Now it'll get to July I'll start ramping things up working on the skating, a bit more working on a lot of little things. So, I'll fine tune everything. Definitely going to be working on my shot … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt ready to step in and contribute with Sabres
Reports: Carter Hutton to join Sabres in free agency
'Hutton is considered a "late bloomer" having made his NHL debut at the age of 27. However, since hitting the ice, the netminder has put up solid numbers in each of the last five seasons, posting 63-39-17 mark.' … [Read more...] about Reports: Carter Hutton to join Sabres in free agency
Luukkonen, Sabres weighing options for next season
'"There's a lot of the excitement of getting drafted," he said. "Drafted guys are so nervous here. You learn so much in the first camp. You're not here to show off. You're here to learn. [I am] a lot calmer this year in camp."' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen, Sabres weighing options for next season
In his own words: Fitzgerald on the importance of development camp
'That's one thing I love about this organization, the emphasis they place on development. It's why they're going to have success. Off the ice, they're making sure we're learning the Sabre way, being leaders, taking initiative and stepping up where we can.' … [Read more...] about In his own words: Fitzgerald on the importance of development camp