'The Sabres lacked a true No. 1 defenseman – basically, they needed a modern version of Housley – to zoom all over the ice and create offense.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Phil Housley likely has ace defenseman in Rasmus Dahlin
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Buffalo Sabres hope winning lottery is just the start
'“Hopefully people in Buffalo have been excited the past few days. You look at what (Buffalo Bills general manager) Brandon Beane and his group has accomplished by getting a quarterback (Josh Allen) and having a successful draft. Now, with us winning this lottery and bringing in a really good player in June, hopefully, fans in football and hockey are very excited right now.”' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres hope winning lottery is just the start
Our luck is changing
'Dahlin is exactly what the Sabres need right now. Coach Phil Housley must have been doing hand stands when the Sabres logo was revealed. Dahlin is considered a dynamic two way defenseman with all of the skills necessary to star at the NHL level. Great skater, great speed, tremendous vision, poise with the puck, hard shot from the point, physical player in the D zone and … [Read more...] about Our luck is changing
Sabres prep for future with top pick in NHL Draft
'“It's good we have the number one overall pick but now it's up to us to develop him,” he said. “Yeah, he is 18 years old and for him to achieve all his potential we have to put him in the right environment and help him with that process."' … [Read more...] about Sabres prep for future with top pick in NHL Draft
Sabres finally celebrate NHL Draft Lottery win
'Having seen the Sabres miss out on the top pick before, Bandura opted to change things up this time. Rather than have a representative in the room where the lottery order was being determined, he declined the invitation.' … [Read more...] about Sabres finally celebrate NHL Draft Lottery win
Joy in Sabreland as Buffalo lands top pick in NHL Draft
'It should change the franchise. It definitely changed the mood of the fan base.' … [Read more...] about Joy in Sabreland as Buffalo lands top pick in NHL Draft
Mike Harrington: It's a turnaround moment for a bedraggled franchise
'More specifically, this is the type of raw talent that will fit perfectly with what coach Phil Housley is trying to do on his attack and on his power play. Dahlin will become a franchise pillar on the blueline. That's what Botterill & Co. needed to shore up a terrible defense corps. Getting the franchise's first No. 1 overall since Pierre Turgeon in 1987 will do the trick.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: It’s a turnaround moment for a bedraggled franchise
Injured Casey Mittelstadt left off U.S. roster for World Championship
'Mittelstadt, who represented the United States at the World Junior Championship, signed with the Sabres last month after finishing his freshman year at the University of Minnesota. He played in six games for the Sabres, recording one goal and four assists.' … [Read more...] about Injured Casey Mittelstadt left off U.S. roster for World Championship
Inside the Sabres: Day of suffering lingers five years later
'Five years ago Sunday – April 29, 2013 – Regier and then-President Ted Black walked into the Sabres' news conference room. It started 46 minutes of madness.' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: Day of suffering lingers five years later
Sabres win NHL Draft Lottery, right to select Rasmus Dahlin
'What a night for the one-proud franchise that has morphed into one of the NHL’s annual bottom-feeders.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win NHL Draft Lottery, right to select Rasmus Dahlin
Sabres follow last place-finish by landing No. 1 draft pick
'“Hopefully this gets them that much more excited,” he added. “We’re bringing in a No. 1 overall talent to this group. And my guess it’s going to give our coaches a jump. And it’s certainly going to give our players a little jump.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres follow last place-finish by landing No. 1 draft pick
Buffalo wins lottery, will pick No. 1 for first time since 1987
'The Sabres, Carolina Hurricanes (No. 2) and Montreal Canadiens (No. 3) advanced to the second part of the lottery announcement. The Sabres had the best odds to secure the No. 1 pick at 18.5 percent. Montreal had a 9.5 percent chance of winning, and moved up from No. 4. Carolina had a 3.0 percent chance of winning, and moved all the way up from the 11th-best odds. They both … [Read more...] about Buffalo wins lottery, will pick No. 1 for first time since 1987
Buffalo Sabres win the Rasmus Dahlin draft lottery
'I know Buffalo has been burned by the stove of history often, but Dahlin could really help turn around this franchise in a meaningful way. With Eichel and Mittelstadt already there, the Sabres have an excellent young core. Sure, there are still pieces missing (a proven starting netminder, for one), but at least the most important elements of a champion are within the … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres win the Rasmus Dahlin draft lottery
The Buffalo Sabres have won the NHL Draft Lottery!
'Botterill saw Dahlin play for Sweden in Buffalo at the World Junior Championship. He said, “The type of defenseman that 31 teams in the National Hockey League want. Just that ability to jump up in the rush and create offensive chances, but also have the competitive spirit to play against other team’s top players and you look at what Phil’s trying to create with our defense, … [Read more...] about The Buffalo Sabres have won the NHL Draft Lottery!
Sabres win Lottery, will select 1st in upcoming NHL Draft
'Carolina will select second overall while Montreal will select third.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win Lottery, will select 1st in upcoming NHL Draft