'Huglen, a forward the Sabres moved up to grab in the fourth round, 102nd overall, is far from a sure thing.' … [Read more...] about Sabres believe they selected talented prospects at NHL Draft
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Sabres answer few questions with draft picks
'Cozens is 6’3″ with the usual frame and raw skills that would make an old-time hockey coaches’ mouth water. Cozens is known to be one of the top end skaters at the draft, in terms of speed which is unusual for someone of great size. I peg Cozens as a good No. 2 center behind Jack Eichel, as long as he is gifted some helpful talent on the wing. He was more of a playmaker in … [Read more...] about Sabres answer few questions with draft picks
Ryan Johnson was the 1st of 7 Gophers taken in 2019 NHL Draft
'“I think I grew a lot defensively in that part of my game. I think that aspect carried over and was a big part of my success,” Johnson said, surrounded by reporters at one of the podiums set up in the arena. After helping the USHL’s Sioux Falls Stampede to their league’s playoff title this season, Johnson was ranked 36th among North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting, so … [Read more...] about Ryan Johnson was the 1st of 7 Gophers taken in 2019 NHL Draft
Buffalo selects goalie Erik Portillo in third round
'Portillo is committed to play at Michigan University to start the 2020-21 season, while his USHL rights are currently held by the Dubuque Fighting Saints.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo selects goalie Erik Portillo in third round
Sabres trade up to take forward Aaron Huglen in fourth round
'Huglen scored 52 points this past season in 24 games for Roseau, while also tacking on 14 points in 28 games with the Fargo Force in the United States Hockey League. The 18-year-old is ecpected to play this upcoming season with the Force before starting his collegiate career in 2020-21 with the University of Minnesota.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade up to take forward Aaron Huglen in fourth round
Sabres move up to fifth round to select forward Filip Cederqvist
'Cederqvist is expected to remain oversas with Växjö next season, where he will play with 2017 second round pick Marcus Davidsson.' … [Read more...] about Sabres move up to fifth round to select forward Filip Cederqvist
Sabres close out NHL Draft by taking Lukas Rousek in sixth round
'Rousek is under contract with Sparta Praha through the 2020-21 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres close out NHL Draft by taking Lukas Rousek in sixth round
The Sabres went from a tall goalie to a Czech Republic forward on Day 2 of the NHL Draft
'Jankowski has a big say at the draft table and he has a way he handles his staff, “That’s the focus of our group that we have to stay in the now and don’t play GM. Assess the talent, look at what the talent brings, feed us the information, we make decisions on the upside of the player, the potential of the player and then at the end of the day, management really has to make … [Read more...] about The Sabres went from a tall goalie to a Czech Republic forward on Day 2 of the NHL Draft
Sabres' Botterill was calculated in getting players he targeted
'With Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen having double hip surgery, he may not be ready to start in Rochester. That means in the next few weeks, Botterill needs to bring in a No. 3 goalie, “We have to be very patient with Luukkonen. It is a little bit of a setback, so we feel very comfortable with our two goalies at the National Hockey League, we have Jonas where we think he can help out in … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Botterill was calculated in getting players he targeted
Sabres draft goaltender Erik Portillo 67th overall
'He's committed to playing college hockey at the University of Michigan, where Botterill played for four seasons.' … [Read more...] about Sabres draft goaltender Erik Portillo 67th overall
With draft over, Botterill & Sabres prepare for free agency
'“I think hopefully by stepping up and signing Jeff Skinner shows that we’re going to reward players who want to be apart of things here in Buffalo. I think that mix is hopefully attractive to other players out there. We certainly demonstrated, start of the year, what we can accomplish. Now it’s up to us to take the next step and do it over the course of 82 games.”' … [Read more...] about With draft over, Botterill & Sabres prepare for free agency
Sabres round out 2019 Draft Class with 4-pick day
'The Sabres began the day by selecting goaltender Erik Portillo (6'6", 209 lbs., 9/3/2000) in the third round (67th overall). Portillo spent the 2018-19 season with Frölunda in Sweden's SuperElit (U20) league, where he led all goaltenders in both save percentage (.931) and goals-against average (1.99) while also tying for the league lead with 21 wins in 26 appearances. He added … [Read more...] about Sabres round out 2019 Draft Class with 4-pick day
Botterill, Jankowski recap Day 2 of the NHL Draft
'"It's a huge balance, taking a player who can play in two years versus taking a player who's going to be even better in seven years," Jankowski said. "That's a very different way of looking at things. From my standpoint, it's about keeping our guys focused on the player, what he's going to be at the height of his career."' … [Read more...] about Botterill, Jankowski recap Day 2 of the NHL Draft
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
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