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'Sabres general manager Jason Botterill said Saturday that Laaksonen is further ahead than anticipated in his development.' … [Read more...] about What to watch for at Sabres development camp

'Forwards Remi Elie, Zemgus Girgensons, Johan Larsson, Evan Rodrigues, C.J. Smith; defenseman Jake McCabe; goaltender Linus Ullmark.' … [Read more...] about Sabres qualify 7 restricted free agents

'The longest home stand of the season will take place from Jan. 28 to Feb. 6, when the Sabres will play five consecutive home games. The team will play eight afternoon games at KeyBank Center this season, including four of their nine Saturday home games...'. … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2019-20 regular-season schedule

'The Sabres will play a pair of games at Ericsson Globe in Stockholm, Sweden as part of the NHL's 2019 Global Series. The matchup will see Rasmus Dahlin take the ice in his home country against fellow Swedish defenseman Victor Hedman of the Tampa Bay Lightning.' … [Read more...] about Highlights from the Sabres’ 2019-20 schedule

'The camp will feature current Sabres prospects, including all six players selected at the 2019 NHL Draft. Attendees will take part in both on-ice and off-ice workouts. All on-ice sessions will be held at Harborcenter.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2019 development camp rosters

'The Sabres began the day by selecting goaltender Erik Portillo (6'6", 209 lbs., 9/3/2000) in the third round (67th overall). Portillo spent the 2018-19 season with Frölunda in Sweden's SuperElit (U20) league, where he led all goaltenders in both save percentage (.931) and goals-against average (1.99) while also tying for the league lead with 21 wins in 26 appearances. He added … [Read more...] about Sabres round out 2019 Draft Class with 4-pick day

'"It's a huge balance, taking a player who can play in two years versus taking a player who's going to be even better in seven years," Jankowski said. "That's a very different way of looking at things. From my standpoint, it's about keeping our guys focused on the player, what he's going to be at the height of his career."' … [Read more...] about Botterill, Jankowski recap Day 2 of the NHL Draft

'Like fellow Canadian center Kirby Dach, who was selected third overall by the Chicago Blackhawks, Cozens offers a blend of size and speed with his 6-foot-3, 183-pound frame. He's been labeled as an explosive player who's at his best when carrying the puck with speed. He said he models his game after Islanders forward Mathew Barzal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select Dylan Cozens 7th overall

'He has good vision and plays a containment-type style with good touch on his passes. Johnson (6-0, 170), the son of former NHL forward Craig Johnson, had 25 points (six goals, 19 assists) and a Sioux Falls-high plus-24 rating in 54 regular-season games and eight points (two goals, six assists) and a plus-6 rating in 12 playoff games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres draft Ryan Johnson 31st overall

'The first player born in the Yukon to be selected in the first round of the NHL Draft, Cozens also suited up for Team Canada Red at the 2017 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge and won a silver medal after tying for fifth in tournament scoring with seven points (1+6) in six games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make 2 selections in 1st round of 2019 NHL Draft

' "It wasn't just a line," Botterill said. "We knew we were going to get a very good player. We were very excited Dylan was there, but there were some talented players who went behind us, too. It was a talented draft this year."' … [Read more...] about Botterill excited about 1st-round additions

'"There's definitely pressure," he said. "There are just so many people that are talking to me about it and watching me. So many people that want to see me succeed. I don't want to let them down. Now that it's here and the draft's happened, I'm so excited."' … [Read more...] about Family’s belief paved road from the Yukon to Buffalo for Cozens

'"We feel very, very comfortable with that at seven," he said. "You always put inquiries into possibly moving up and what's there. But those other teams have players that they certainly want to get too, so I'd be surprised if there's a lot of movement. But predicting whether there's trades or anything I think is very difficult from standpoint."' … [Read more...] about Botterill expects Sabres to have strong options with 7th pick

'"I know one and two are pretty good," center Trevor Zegras said Thursday, referring to Jack Hughes and Kaapo Kakko. "But, after that, I don't think it's a huge drop off. I think, for the most part, everyone who's going to be picked in the Top 10 can play at a really high level. I think it's a really good draft in general."' … [Read more...] about Sabres could have plenty of talented prospects available to them at 7

'The team will play six games, including two home games at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2019 preseason schedule