'”It’s challenging, but I equate it to bad ice for a hockey game,” said Sabres associate general manager Jason Karmanos. “Everyone is playing under the same conditions. So, it is very different than usual. I feel badly for the kids that haven't been able to play this year. … It’s been a difficult situation for everyone to deal with and certainly, from a scouting point of view, … [Read more...] about With best odds to draft No. 1, Sabres have chance to secure a top player
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Sabres opt to not sign center Marcus Davidsson, a second-round draft choice in 2017
'Injuries and underperformance have prevented Davidsson from producing in Sweden’s top professional league the past two seasons.' … [Read more...] about Sabres opt to not sign center Marcus Davidsson, a second-round draft choice in 2017
Sabres will have opportunity to draft dynamic prospect with first pick
'There’s no consensus first overall selection. And a prospect a team might, for example, have ranked first or second, could be rated fourth or fifth by another club.' … [Read more...] about Sabres will have opportunity to draft dynamic prospect with first pick
Sabres don’t give 2017 second-round pick Marcus Davidsson contract
'Davidsson has spent his entire career in his native Sweden. He played with three teams in 2020-21, including a 12-game stint in which he registered one assist for Växjö Lakers HC, a Swedish Hockey League team. He also spent time with two clubs in HockeyAllsvenskan, a second-tier league.' … [Read more...] about Sabres don’t give 2017 second-round pick Marcus Davidsson contract
Eichel could take Sabres to arbitration to solve 'disconnect' with team
'The doctors need to go over the new imaging to decide if the rehab process is showing signs of improvement. If Eichel doesn’t like the results and wants to have the surgery that Sabres doctors haven’t been comfortable with, he has the right through the collective bargaining agreement to take the Sabres to arbitration.' … [Read more...] about Eichel could take Sabres to arbitration to solve ‘disconnect’ with team
'He kicked the door open' | Mittelstadt capitalized on late opportunities
'"It was a good lesson for me to go home and realize the amount of work I have to put in every day, and the things that I have to do away from the rink to get myself ready to play," Mittelstadt said. "I think that was the biggest difference more than anything. I think when you do that, you get in a zone and start playing well. You get out what you put into it." … [Read more...] about ‘He kicked the door open’ | Mittelstadt capitalized on late opportunities
Sabres at Worlds | Ruotsalainen tallies twice, adds SO winner for Finland
'Arttu Ruotsalainen scored twice in Finland's shootout victory over Canada on Tuesday morning at the IIHF World Championship in Latvia.' … [Read more...] about Sabres at Worlds | Ruotsalainen tallies twice, adds SO winner for Finland