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'Richard was chosen by Oshawa in the Ontario Hockey League draft, but opted to go the USHL and NCAA route. His father, Gilles, was once general manager of the Jacksonville Barracudas of the Southern Professional Hockey League. Jake played in the Lightning High School Hockey League in the Tampa Bay area. He's 6-foot-1 and was used in all situations as a first-year player with … [Read more...] about Sabres draft 17-year-old winger Jake Richard with 170th pick

'Playing for Muskegon, the 17-year-old Richard scored 18 goals and 29 assists in 56 games, including five power-play goals and four game-winning goals. Richard picked up his game in the second half of the season, scoring 14 goals and 27 assists in Muskegon’s final 35 regular-season games.' … [Read more...] about Five things to know about Sabres sixth-round pick Jake Richard

'The 6-foot-2 Karlsson had 48 points in 41 games last season for Orebro of the Swedish Junior League, with 31 goals and 17 assists. His goal total was tied for second in the league.' … [Read more...] about With second pick of Round 6, Sabres take Swedish center Gustav Karlsson

'Another slimmer center for the Sabres, Karlsson was ranked 59th among European skaters by NHL Central Scouting. He was projected to be selected from the fourth to the seventh round, with a need to add size and strength as he develops and become more of a two-way player. The left-handed shot is listed at 6-foot-1 and 165.' … [Read more...] about Three things to know about Sabres sixth-round pick Gustav Karlsson

'Ratkovic Berndtsson, 18, is a product of Frolunda, the organization on in which Rasmus Dahlin played before joining the Sabres in 2018. Ratkovic Berndtsson has yet to ascend to the Swedish Hockey League, but he had an outstanding offensive season in the country’s Under-20 league.' … [Read more...] about Joel Ratkovic Berndtsson taken with Sabres’ first of two seventh-round picks

'The 5-foot-11 Sjodin had five goals and six assists in 49 games for Rogle in the Swedish Hockey League. He had five goals and two assists for the Rogle junior team.' … [Read more...] about With their final pick, Sabres take Swedish right winger Linus Sjodin

'Another more mature pick for the Sabres – he turns 20 in October – Sjodin has been referred as having "solid technical skills" by the FC Hockey Draft Guide. He was ranked No. 177 coming into the NHL draft, and also is another smaller forward at 6 foot and 163 pounds. He's played both right wing and center, and is another player who will need to bulk up physically as he … [Read more...] about The three things to know about Sabres seventh-round pick Linus Sjodin

'Brandon Biro, a restricted free agent, signed a two-year contract with an average annual value of $762,500. The 24-year-old center made his NHL debut with the Sabres in February, totaling 13:30 of ice time in a loss to the Canadiens.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign restricted free agent Brandon Biro to two-year contract

'Savoie, who was ranked by NHL Central Scouting as the fourth-best North American skater in the draft, likely has the shortest timeline to join the young core in Buffalo. The 18-year-old totaled 41 goals and 102 points in 75 games between the regular season and playoffs for the Ice. Listed at 5-foot-9, he is a dynamic skater and playmaker with the ability to play center or … [Read more...] about Matthew Savoie headlines Sabres’ three-pick, first-round haul at NHL Draft

'Centers generally can play wing but wingers often struggle at center, so the Sabres stayed down the middle with their three picks Thursday night. It wasn't hard to find observers impressed with the Sabres' three picks all being centers in Matthew Savoie of Winnipeg (No. 9), Noah Ostlund of Sweden (16) and Jiri Kulich of Czechia (28).' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Sabres keep pushing for speed and skill by taking three centers in the first round

'Savoie, while playing for Winnipeg, suffered a shoulder injury in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals and did not take part in the drills at the combine in Buffalo last month. He did attend and do interviews with teams. He's regained full movement and expected to return to skating as early as next week.' … [Read more...] about Five things to know about Sabres’ No. 9 draft pick Matthew Savoie

'Ostlund has found the back of the net many times throughout his growing career, but excels in his hockey IQ. He joins Buffalo after being listed second in most primary assists in draft eligible J20 Nationell with 16.' … [Read more...] about Five things to know about Sabres’ No. 16 pick Noah Ostlund

'Kulich's biggest offensive showing during the IIHF World Championships came on the power play, scoring seven of his nine goals a man up.' … [Read more...] about Five things to know about Sabres’ No. 28 pick Jiri Kulich

'Olofsson totaled 20 goals and 49 points in 72 games, despite playing through a wrist injury that impacted the release, power and accuracy of his left-handed shot. When healthy, he was an effective power-play weapon and capable top-six goal scorer. And when ailing, he evolved his 5-on-5 game to become more of a playmaking threat.' … [Read more...] about Victor Olofsson’s contract at the ‘top’ of Sabres’ priority list ahead of draft

'General manager Kevyn Adams is slated to pick at Nos. 9, 16 and 28. He's going to get good players. And he doesn't have to sweat out what's going on at the top, where Montreal has the No. 1 pick no one in hockey seems to know the identity of.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: At the top and as the Sabres make their three choices, there’s lot to watch as the NHL draft opens