'"It's been exciting watching him throughout the entire year," Botterill said. "… We're excited to see how he handles himself here. The biggest thing is setting him up for success next October."' … [Read more...] about Botterill expects Mittelstadt to join lineup Thursday
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Mittelstadt made strong impression on current Sabres during the summer
'"That's the highest pace that I've played in the summer and he was really impressive there," Okposo said. "I had guys on the bench saying how special of a player he was and how special his mind was for the game."' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt made strong impression on current Sabres during the summer
With Toronto seeking club records, this is the worst time for Sabres to face Leafs
'The Leafs are currently on a franchise-record run of 13 straight wins at home. For a little bit of perspective there, you'll recall that the Sabres have won just 11 home games all year. All Toronto needs is a win over the Sabres and it will set franchise records for home wins (27) and overall wins (46) in a season.' … [Read more...] about With Toronto seeking club records, this is the worst time for Sabres to face Leafs
St. Cloud's Borgen signs entry-level deal with Sabres, will report to Amerks
'In addition to adding Borgen to the roster, the Sabres will be returning defensemen Brendan Guhle and Casey Nelson to Rochester for the postseason in hopes of helping the Amerks win a first-round series for the first time since 2005.' … [Read more...] about St. Cloud’s Borgen signs entry-level deal with Sabres, will report to Amerks
Sabres, Maple Leafs going in opposite directions as rivals meet
'The Maple Leafs, who are celebrating their 100th anniversary, can set the franchise’s all-time single-season wins record tonight by earning their 46th.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Maple Leafs going in opposite directions as rivals meet
Sabres sign defenseman Will Borgen to entry-level contract
'Borgen, 21, compiled five goals and 41 points in 106 career NCAA appearances, including two goals and 15 points in 36 contests this season. He was named the National College Hockey Conference’s top defensive defenseman for 2017-18.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign defenseman Will Borgen to entry-level contract
Monday's Toronto Coverage
Game Day: Sabres at Maple Leafs (Toronto Sun) Monday game preview: Buffalo Sabres at Toronto Maple Leafs (Toronto Star) Maple Leafs aim for record win vs. Sabres (The Sports Xchange) Sabres at Maple Leafs preview (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Toronto Coverage
Former Moorhead standout Will Borgen signs with Buffalo
'The decision to skip his final season at St. Cloud State was not an easy one for Borgen. He would never talk about it with friends and family during the hockey season. If he was asked he would say he was focused on the current season.' … [Read more...] about Former Moorhead standout Will Borgen signs with Buffalo
St. Cloud State’s Borgen signs 3-year contract with Sabres
'Borgen was selected by Buffalo in the fourth round of the 2015 draft. The 21-year-old had two goals and 15 points in 36 games this season, and named the National College Hockey Conference’s defensive defenseman of the year.' … [Read more...] about St. Cloud State’s Borgen signs 3-year contract with Sabres
The Sabres sign Will Borgen
'Borgen is not what you’d call an offensive defenseman, but he plays against the other team’s best players. In 106 games with St. Cloud State he scored five goals and 36 assists for 41 points.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres sign Will Borgen
Sabres sign highly touted prospect Will Borgen
'Will Borgen immediately becomes one of the Buffalo Sabres top prospects, especially on the blue line. Despite never putting up huge numbers in college or even in high school, Borgen has been a consistently dominant defenseman at every level. He's by no means a lock to be a productive NHL player but certainly an intriguing prospect the Sabres couldn't let slip away.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign highly touted prospect Will Borgen
Will Borgen signs with Sabres, will report to Amerks
'Borgen isn’t the only player from St. Cloud State to be joining the organization. The Amerks announced they signed Judd Peterson who served as captain this past season with the Huskies. The 24-year-old forward was selected by the Sabres in the seventh round of the 2012 NHL Draft.' … [Read more...] about Will Borgen signs with Sabres, will report to Amerks
Sabres sign Borgen to entry-level contract
'Borgen will sign an ATO and report to the Rochester Americans (AHL). The entry-level contract will begin starting with the 2018-19 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Borgen to entry-level contract
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks ink Judd Peterson to amateur tryout (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres' accountability problems return to spotlight
'"It's something that you have to have on a team," Okposo said in Madison Square Garden. "Phil's doing a pretty good job of that, holding guys accountable in the meetings and in video. But I think we have to do a better job with each other and holding each other accountable to a standard that we really want to meet.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ accountability problems return to spotlight