‘Yet, for whatever reason, no one outside KeyBank Center knows who the Sabres will select first overall. The perception surrounding this draft is that it’s as weak as any in recent memory. It’s possible no player will make the immediate jump to the NHL, and many prospects’ seasons were impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Additionally, the Sabres are in dire need of help at forward, while defense is arguably the strength of the organization’s depth chart.’
Archives for July 20, 2021
Sabres’ preseason schedule includes three home games and Sept. 28 opener in Columbus
‘The preseason and regular season schedule unveilings are just the start of a busy period for the Sabres. The expansion draft to stock the Seattle Kraken is Wednesday, and the Sabres have the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft slated for Friday night. Rounds 2-7 of the draft go Saturday and the league’s free agency period opens July 28.’
NHL Draft prospect William Eklund would be intriguing choice for Sabres
‘“Many young European prospects want everything quickly, too soon,” Stubb wrote. “Eklund is smart, he understands that he will develop to a better player playing on a high level in the Swedish League for at least one more year.”‘
Sabres release 2021 preseason schedule
‘The COVID-19 pandemic prevented NHL teams from playing any exhibition games prior to last season’s truncated 56-game schedule.’
The Sabres open the preseason on Sept. 28
‘Buffalo will have three games at home against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Columbus Blue Jackets and Detroit Red Wings.’
Sabres announce 2021 preseason schedule
‘Here is the schedule starting in late September that includes three home games and three away games before the regular season gets underway.’
Buffalo Sabres announce preseason schedule
‘The team announced Monday it will play six games, two a piece, against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Detroit Red Wings and Pittsburgh Penguins, starting on September 28 in Columbus.’
Sabres announce 2021 preseason schedule
‘The Sabres will play home-and-home series with the Columbus Blue Jackets, Detroit Red Wings and Pittsburgh Penguins during the preseason schedule, beginning with a game in Columbus on Sept. 28.’
Olofsson to wear No. 71 beginning next season
‘Olofsson wore No. 41 for his first six NHL games at the end of the 2018-19 season. He has worn No. 68 for each of the past two seasons.’