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Archives for June 22, 2019

Sabres 'very comfortable' taking Dylan Cozens at No. 7 in NHL draft

'"Size, speed," Botterill said when asked what attracted the Sabres to Cozens. "It’s not just speed – the way he plays. He pushes the pace quite a bit out there. Versatility, playing center and playing wing. His ability to play a two-way game. There were so many different attributes. You look over our report trail with him all year, whether it was [the Hlinka Gretzky Cup] in … [Read more...] about Sabres ‘very comfortable’ taking Dylan Cozens at No. 7 in NHL draft

Buffalo News |

Dylan Cozens was right choice at the perfect time for Sabres

'"We were locked in based off our list and how we prepared for it," said General Manager Jason Botterill. "But I'll tell you right off the bat, there was a lot of players in there that I'd like to have on my team. A lot of different types of players. Defensemen, scoring wingers, power forwards. It was a unique draft that seemed to sort of touch point on every position."' … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens was right choice at the perfect time for Sabres

Buffalo News |

Sabres to open season on road for first time since 2013, meet Devils in home opener

'The Devils will be coming into Buffalo on a back-to-back after opening their season at home Oct. 4 against Winnipeg. Those will be the first two NHL games for presumptive No. 1 overall draft pick Jack Hughes, who is slated to be selected here Friday night. The last time the Sabres played a home opener against New Jersey was a 2-1 win on Jan. 25, 1994 at the start of the … [Read more...] about Sabres to open season on road for first time since 2013, meet Devils in home opener

Buffalo News |

Dylan Cozens completes ‘far-fetched dream’ with selection by Sabres

'“It always felt like a far-fetched dream and not really achievable, but I believed it and I believed in myself that I can make this happen one day,” an excited Cozens, 18, said shortly after the Sabres selected him seventh overall Friday at the NHL Draft. “Now that it’s finally here it’s a crazy feeling.”' … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens completes ‘far-fetched dream’ with selection by Sabres

Olean Times Herald |

Sabres GM Jason Botterill knows teams will ask about Rasmus Ristolainen

'“We understand there’s going to be inquiries about him,” Botterill said Friday morning, hours before the NHL Draft inside Rogers Arena. “We’re open as an organization to continuing to try to find ways to improve our team. But we realize and we’re very glad to have Risto here as part of our organization.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Jason Botterill knows teams will ask about Rasmus Ristolainen

Olean Times Herald |

Yukon’s Dylan Cozens selected by the Buffalo Sabres seventh overall in the NHL draft

'“I’m just so proud to represent the Yukon and I’m so happy to be from there,” Cozens said. “There is definitely pressure. Just so many people that are talking about it and watching me, and so many people want me to succeed — I didn’t want to let them down. Now that it’s here and the draft has happened, I’m so excited.”' … [Read more...] about Yukon’s Dylan Cozens selected by the Buffalo Sabres seventh overall in the NHL draft

Yukon News |

A few things earlier in the draft allowed the Sabres to steal Dylan Cozens

'I was shocked that Cozens was still there for Buffalo at seven. Ralph Krueger told me he was too, but Botterill, not so much, “We were excited and we were happy, but I wouldn’t say surprised. It was an excellent draft and it’s also why you didn’t see a lot of trades today because people were excited with what they picked and they knew they were going to be getting a good … [Read more...] about A few things earlier in the draft allowed the Sabres to steal Dylan Cozens

WGR-AM |

Sabres home opener set for October 5 against the Devils

'The Buffalo Sabres will end up starting the season on the road against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday, October 3 at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh. It will be the first time since the 2013-14 season that the Sabres have opened the regular season on the road. It will also be the first time since the 2014-15 season that the Sabres do not open the season against a divisional … [Read more...] about Sabres home opener set for October 5 against the Devils

WGR-AM |

Dreger: Alex Nylander 'could be on the move'

'The former first round pick of the Sabres has not had a good start to his professional career in Buffalo. The 21-year-old has spent a majority of his time in the organization with the Rochester Americans, playing in 165 games in the American Hockey League while scoring 30 goals and 86 points. With the Sabres, Nylander has seen limited action in three seasons, appearing in 19 … [Read more...] about Dreger: Alex Nylander ‘could be on the move’

WGR-AM |