'Barring a surprise, Dahlin should be in the Sabres lineup next season and will immediately be one of their most talented players. While adding the Swedish sensation won't fix all the Sabres problems, It's certainly a start and a great one at that.' … [Read more...] about How Swede It Is — Sabres land shot at generational talent, Rasmus Dahlin
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Breaking: Sabres to select No. 1 overall in 2018 NHL Draft
'In 2014 and 2015 the Sabres drafted second overall despite having the best odds at securing the top pick in the draft. They selected Sam Reinhart and then Jack Eichel in back-to-back years.' … [Read more...] about Breaking: Sabres to select No. 1 overall in 2018 NHL Draft
Sabres Fans Celebrate Top Overall Pick
'When the Sabres officially were awarded the top spot, fans took to Twitter to express their excitement.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Fans Celebrate Top Overall Pick
Sabres win lottery for the first time since 1987
'The Sabres last held the #1 pick in 1987 when they selected center Pierre Turgeon. They also held the top pick in 1970 as an expansion franchise and took future Hall of Famer Gilbert Perreault.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win lottery for the first time since 1987
Sabres win draft lottery, will pick first in NHL draft on June 22
'For the first time in five years, they actually won it.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win draft lottery, will pick first in NHL draft on June 22
Sabres win No. 1 pick in NHL Draft Lottery
'The Sabres had the best chance at the No. 1 pick, 18.5 percent, based on their last-place finish in the NHL standings this season. The Hurricanes had a 3.0 percent chance to win (11th best), and the Canadiens had a 9.5 percent chance (fourth).' … [Read more...] about Sabres win No. 1 pick in NHL Draft Lottery
Sabres to pick 1st overall at 2018 NHL Draft
'Swedish defenseman Rasmus Dahlin is widely considered the best prospect in this year's draft. Dahlin recorded 20 points (7+13) at age 18 in 41 games for Frolunda HC of the Swedish Hockey League. He also tallied six assists and was named the best defenseman at the 2018 IIHF World Junior Championship in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to pick 1st overall at 2018 NHL Draft
Botterill on winning Lottery: "I'm just very happy for our fanbase"
'"I hope they're ecstatic," he said. "Look, they've been extremely supportive. You felt it in the building [this season]. There was certainly a lot of quietness coming into the games, but whenever we did something well, they wanted to cheer. They wanted to be supportive. Hopefully people in Buffalo have been excited the past few days."' … [Read more...] about Botterill on winning Lottery: “I’m just very happy for our fanbase”
Follow the bouncing lottery ball: It will decide Sabres' fate to land Dahlin
'That will be decided in a drawn-out selection show that will be televised on both sides of the border. The lottery results for teams picked Nos. 4-15 in the draft will be revealed around 7:30 -- but the draft order for teams 1-2-3 will have to wait until close to 10 p.m. during the second intermission of the telecast of Game 2 between Vegas and San Jose. The proceedings will … [Read more...] about Follow the bouncing lottery ball: It will decide Sabres’ fate to land Dahlin
Reports: Sabres closing in on deal with Swedish defenseman Pilut, while Josefson returns to Sweden
'It was a breakout season for Pilut in his fifth year with the club. He had not registered more than 12 points in any of his previous four years but was a key member last year as HV71 won the league's playoff championship. He had two goals and three assists while playing all 16 postseason games.' … [Read more...] about Reports: Sabres closing in on deal with Swedish defenseman Pilut, while Josefson returns to Sweden
Odds are Sabres won’t get top pick in NHL Draft Lottery
'After Dahlin, the consensus top pick, the draft falls off, meaning if the Sabres don’t win, they likely won’t nab an NHL-ready youngster in June.' … [Read more...] about Odds are Sabres won’t get top pick in NHL Draft Lottery
Report: Sabres to sign Swedish defenseman Lawrence Pilut
'Still, Pilut offers the Sabres an intriguing talent. He compiled more assists and points than any SHL defenseman this season, helping him earn the Borje Salming Trophy as the league’s best native-born defender.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres to sign Swedish defenseman Lawrence Pilut
Tasks: Here is the NHL club who wins the HV star
'"You always aim for higher heights and NHL is something I've dreamed of since I was little.' … [Read more...] about Tasks: Here is the NHL club who wins the HV star
The Sabres have the best odds as the NHL Draft Lottery is Saturday
'Buffalo has been in last place three of the last five years and lost the lottery both times.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres have the best odds as the NHL Draft Lottery is Saturday
Josefson will not be back with the Sabres
'Josefson was a good penalty killer and was one of the best in shootouts, but provided very little else.' … [Read more...] about Josefson will not be back with the Sabres