'Morozov will turn 18 on Aug. 3, and he’s a player who has stood out as a two-way forward at Miami. He is as lauded for his ability to prepare and adapt as he is for his sturdiness on the ice. The Sabres drafted a player who moved to the United States from Russia when he was 14, intent on playing hockey, improving his English-speaking skills and going to school. Little did … [Read more...] about How Sabres draft pick Ilia Morozov hit the bricks, the books and the ice to chase NHL dream
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Inside the NHL: Sabres bear lots of risk in a trade for Connor Hellebuyck
'Hellebuyck is coming off the worst season of his career (23-23-11, 2.86/.895) as the Jets became just the fifth Presidents' Trophy winner in NHL history to fail to qualify for the postseason the next season. He struggled after early season knee surgery before rebounding in the Olympics to help Team USA steal the gold medal game against Canada.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Sabres bear lots of risk in a trade for Connor Hellebuyck
Sabres get positive update on Connor Hellebuyck trade from Jets
'"I do think that Winnipeg is in a bit of a — kind of a tricky situation here," Biron said. "Yeah, obviously Hellebuyck can go back to Winnipeg and play for the Jets this year, but are you so far down the road now that it's like, 'You know, we're gonna get Hellebuyck back but he's not gonna be happy to be here and we should just make the move, right?' I think that Winnipeg … [Read more...] about Sabres get positive update on Connor Hellebuyck trade from Jets