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'Hunwick was out for 15 games last season after suffering a concussion in practice in the middle of October. He made his mark in his first game back, scoring Pittsburgh's lone goal while shorthanded in a 2-1 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks.' … [Read more...] about Matt Hunwick: Five Things to Know

'The program had a 5.0 rating at 7:30 p.m. and a 6.0 rating at 7:45 p.m. Dahlin was officially drafted at 7:49 p.m. and he was interviewed at 7:54 p.m. Those are extremely high numbers for a Friday night in the summer on any channel.' … [Read more...] about The Dahlin Show sizzles in Buffalo on NHL draft night

'"It's been a busy time," Dahlin said. "To finally get on the ice and start developing me and train with the Buffalo Sabres, it couldn't be better. ... I'm just so motivated to win hockey games. I'll bring everything I can to this team. Trying to win hockey games, that's what I think I'm about."' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin on his arrival in Buffalo: ‘Finally I’m here’

'The Sabres could trade Moulson, especially to a team looking to reach the salary cap floor, and that could be attractive because this is the last year of his five-year, $25-million contract and he's only owed $2 million in salary. If the Sabres can't do that and find another loaner spot for Moulson, he would count $3.975 million against their cap rather than the full $5 … [Read more...] about What’s in a number? With Moulson giving way to Dahlin, a history of Sabres who have worn 26

'Joining Dahlin in attending his first development camp is fellow defenseman and second-round pick Mattias Samuelsson. The first- and second-rounders also include centers Casey Mittelstadt and Marcus Davidsson and goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (2017), as well as winger Alex Nylander and center Rasmus Asplund (2016).' … [Read more...] about Dahlin heads Sabres development camp roster jammed with top prospects

'The Sabres will not be extending offers to goaltender Robin Lehner, defenseman Victor Antipin and forward Scott Wilson -- but Botterill said the team is simply doing a paper move with Wilson to avoid salary arbitration and intends to work out a deal with him on Sunday, the start of unrestricted free agency.' … [Read more...] about Sabres will not bring back Antipin, hope to re-sign Wilson as free agent

'The Sabres have until 5 p.m. Monday to make qualifying offers to their RFAs. If the team lets the deadline pass on a player without such an offer, he becomes an unrestricted free agent.' … [Read more...] about No time for celebration: Sabres have a busy post-draft week ahead

'“Lots of times,” Polian said, “it’s just the reality of saying to the young man, ‘Look, don’t listen to anything that’s said. Don’t read anything. They don’t know what they’re talking about. The people in this building are the people who can help you get better.’ ”' … [Read more...] about Advice for Sabres’ Dahlin: Embrace mistakes, have a filter, watch plenty of TV

'First round: Own. First round: San Jose Sharks (from Evander Kane trade after Kane agreed to re-sign). … [Read more...] about How many picks do the Sabres have in 2019 NHL Draft?

'It didn’t matter who the Sabres drafted in Rounds 2 through 7. They were always going to get an A in this draft because they got the best player and an absolute stud.' … [Read more...] about NHL Draft grades: What the national media is saying about the Sabres

'Now, the next morning, he had a simple duty. The Sabres were about to open the second round of the draft, making the 32nd overall selection. Dahlin was stationed at the bottom of the steps leading to the arena floor, ready to greet whomever was called. It was his turn to welcome another new guy to the Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Relaxed Rasmus Dahlin welcomes Mattias Samuelsson, who quietly takes it in

'Samuelsson, who played for the US National Development program, is a 6-foot-4, 218-pounder from Philadelphia who played high school hockey in Lake Placid. He is the son of longtime NHL defenseman Kjell Samuelsson, a 6-6 anchor of defense for Philadelphia in nine of his 15 NHL seasons. Kjell Samuelsson is now a development coach for the Flyers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add to defense haul, take Mattias Samuelsson to open second round at No. 32 overall

'Mattias' father, Swedish-born Kjell Samuelsson, played 813 games in the NHL split between the Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, New York Rangers and Tampa Bay Lightning. He won a Stanley Cup in 1992 while with Pittsburgh. Mattias never saw his father play, as he was born a year after Kjell retired, but his game has been compared to his father's.' … [Read more...] about Why Sabres second round pick Mattias Samuelsson has the genes to succeed

'Samuelsson was named the U.S. captain at the Under-18 world championship. He scored a goal and an assist in seven games while helping the Americans capture a silver medal.' … [Read more...] about Five things to know about Sabres No. 32 NHL Draft pick Mattias Samuelsson

'Pekar, from the Czech Republic, is headed to Miami of Ohio in the fall. He was named United States Hockey League Rookie of the Year after scoring 14 goals and collecting 40 assists in 56 gaems for Muskegon.' … [Read more...] about Round 4: Sabres take USHL Rookie of the year Matej Pekar at No. 94