‘While Savoie’s remarkable play upon his return to the Ice in 2021-22 led to the 18-year-old forward’s selection by the Sabres with the ninth pick in the NHL draft last month, his time in Dubuque the previous season, and on a nearby farm in Green Hazel, Wisc., allowed him to showcase the high-end skill, competitiveness and passion for hockey that won over Buffalo’s management and scouts.’
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Hamilton Take2: Sabres will not deviate from a slow and steady plan
‘Adams believes in drafting good players, developing them, and giving them a road to the NHL. He believes those are the players that should get paid, not 33-year-old superstars who are on the decline.’
Hasek looks back at trade to Sabres that changed NHL career, life
‘”I had no idea about it, none at all,” said the 57-year-old, who in Buffalo and beyond would become known as The Dominator. “I didn’t read newspapers in Chicago because I didn’t understand much English. I didn’t hear any rumors. Later on, I found out that it was probably (coach) John Muckler and Gerry Meehan together who made this trade.”‘