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Sabres’ Jankowski knows they’ll get a good player at No. 7

‘There are always surprises at the top of the draft. Nobody thought Casey Mittelstadt would get to the Sabres at No. 8, but he did and Buffalo was elated. Jankowski said they like to get an idea where teams are headed before the draft, “You’ve got some feelers out there, we kind of think Chicago might not draft a defenseman because they’ve drafted a defenseman in the last two or three drafts in the first round, but we don’t know what they’re going to do, so we want to focus on our list and we want to focus on what we need to do, for us to worry about the other teams doesn’t make a whole lot of sense.”’

Buffalo Sabres announce 2019 Development Camp schedule

‘All on-ice sessions are free and open to the public but is a first-come, first-served basis so admission is not guaranteed. The 3-on-3 tournament will need a ticket for entry. Tickets will be limited and distributed to season ticket holders on a first-come, first-serve basis.’

Sabres Gear Up For Development Camp

‘Current Blue and Gold prospects, as well as their 2019 Draft Selections will take part in the four day camp. On ice sessions the first three days are free and open to the public. Saturday, June 29th will feature the 3 on 3 French Connection Tournament. Tickets for the tournament will be made available exclusively to season ticket holders.’

Sabres plan to cast wide net at 2019 NHL Draft

‘”It’s crucial that across the entire draft that we can find players,” general manager Jason Botterill said. “You look at free agent lists and everything and there’s certainly some very quality players from a free agent standpoint, but there’s just not the depth; teams are doing a great job of wrapping up players longer term. The draft is where you bring skill into your organization. I love the collaboration of our amateur staff and I think they’re certainly on the right path.”‘

Sabres announce 2019 development camp schedule

‘The camp will feature current Sabres prospects, including players selected at the 2019 NHL Draft. Attendees will take part in both on-ice and off-ice workouts. All on-ice sessions will be held at Harborcenter.’