'No matter the prospect, Adams has made it clear that he's not going to rush him to the NHL level. After taking over for former GM Jason Botterill, he found himself left with a failed attempt to rush a first round pick into blue and gold: center Casey Mitteltstadt.' … [Read more...] about Three Observations: Sabres offseason starts with winning Draft Lottery
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Sabres win #1 pick in NHL Draft lottery
'It was down to Buffalo, the Seattle Kraken and the Anaheim Ducks for the number one spot in Wednesday’s NHL Draft Lottery. The Ducks earned the number three spot, and the Sabres were awarded the number one pick, leaving Seattle as the number two team in the Draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win #1 pick in NHL Draft lottery
Sabres win NHL draft lottery
'It will be the fourth time in franchise history the Sabres will draft first overall, and the second time in four years. Buffalo drafted defenseman Rasmus Dahlin first overall in 2018.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win NHL draft lottery
Sabres win No. 1 pick in 2021 NHL Draft in lottery
'"It's a great moment for our franchise," Buffalo general manager Kevyn Adams said. "It's obviously been a tough year for a lot of different reasons, and we're here. We're very excited. We're proud to have this selection, and it's a step in the right direction, and I got a text a couple of minutes ago from our owner saying, 'Smile,' so now I can smile."' … [Read more...] about Sabres win No. 1 pick in 2021 NHL Draft in lottery
Sabres to select 1st overall at 2021 NHL Draft
'University of Michigan defenseman Owen Power, a puck mover who blends mobility with a 6-foot-6, 213-pound frame, is considered the top North American prospect by NHL Central Scouting Services.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to select 1st overall at 2021 NHL Draft
'It's a big step' | Adams looks ahead following Sabres' lottery win
'"It's a big step in the right direction of where we're headed and we're excited to add this young next great Buffalo Sabres player to our franchise," Adams said.' … [Read more...] about ‘It’s a big step’ | Adams looks ahead following Sabres’ lottery win
Sabres at Worlds | Peterka scores as Germany advances
'Four Sabres players remain active in the tournament following the preliminary round: Peterka and Tobias Rieder with Germany, Arttu Ruotsalainen with Finland, and Tage Thompson with the United States.' … [Read more...] about Sabres at Worlds | Peterka scores as Germany advances
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
A llok back at the Amerks 2020-21 season (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage