'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
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5 things to know about new Buffalo Sabre Dylan Cozens
Cozens checked into the NHL Scouting Combine at 6-foot-3, 183 pounds, one inch taller and slightly lighter than his new teammate, Jack Eichel. On top of that, many hockey experts, including Lethbridge coach Brent Kisio, praise his speed and puck control to go along with his intimidating frame.' … [Read more...] about 5 things to know about new Buffalo Sabre Dylan Cozens
Five things to know about Sabres first-round pick Ryan Johnson
'He drew scouts’ attention last season with the Sioux Falls Stampede. Johnson racked up 33 points on six goals and 19 assists last season with the Stampede in the United States Hockey League. That performance earned him a spot on the USHL All-Rookie Team.' … [Read more...] about Five things to know about Sabres first-round pick Ryan Johnson
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
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
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's Dylan Cozens selected seventh overall by Buffalo Sabres at NHL draft
'"I know it's going to be crazier when I go back," Cozens said. "I'm happy to be that guy that paves the path for hockey in the Yukon."' … [Read more...] about Yukon’s Dylan Cozens selected seventh overall by Buffalo Sabres at NHL draft
Sabres select center Dylan Cozens with seventh overall pick
'Cozens has played with the Hurricanes for parts of the last three seasons, highlighted by a 2018-19 campaign which saw him post 34 goals and 84 points in 68 games in the regular season. He also scored four goals and eight points in the WHL playoffs. Those 84 regular season points were good for a tie of 10th in the league.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select center Dylan Cozens with seventh overall pick
Sabres select defenseman Ryan Johnson with last pick in first round
'Standing at 6' 0" and 170-pounds, Johnson has been said to be a skilled skater with good hockey sense and compete level. While he may not be the flashiest of players, he is a solid defender and a good team player.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select defenseman Ryan Johnson with last pick in first round
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
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
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’
Shannon: Sabres roster not as deep as people think it is
'“Mittelstadt, they’re not too sure what they’ve got, but it’s way to early to sell him,” Shannon said. “Then the question becomes, how deep is this hockey club? The answer is, it’s not as deep as people who have watched it every day at the KeyBank Center say it is.”' … [Read more...] about Shannon: Sabres roster not as deep as people think it is
The Sabres could have a number of players available to them at No. 7
'Dylan Cozens is a big center from the WHL and he might be a top-five pick Marr said, “He’s a young man who’s still growing into his frame and he brings a lot to the table when it comes to speed because speed can help dictate what you do on the ice."' … [Read more...] about The Sabres could have a number of players available to them at No. 7
Sabres' Botterill doesn't expect to trade the seventh overall pick
'Botterill believes more in building through trades than unrestricted free agency. He said, “You’re doing both, that’s why starting on Sunday you’re making calls, you’re interacting with people and it’s on both fronts because you know other teams are doing the same thing."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Botterill doesn’t expect to trade the seventh overall pick