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'Drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the seventh round (209th overall) of the 2011 NHL Draft, Wilson was a member of Pittsburgh's Stanley Cup Championship team in 2017. Before turning pro, Wilson spent three seasons with UMass Lowell (Hockey East), where he compiled 95 points (39+56) in 109 career games and was named Hockey East Rookie of the Year in 2012.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Wilson agree to 2-year contract

'Wedgewood (6'2", 195 lbs., 8/14/1992) appeared in a career-high 20 NHL games with the Arizona Coyotes last season, posting a 5-9-4 record. He finished the season with a 7-10-5 record and .903 save percentage through 24 career games with the Coyotes and New Jersey Devils.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to terms with Wedgewood

'Hickey (6'2", 201 lbs., 4/13/1996) recorded 14 points (6+8) in 35 games as the team captain in his senior season at Boston University in 2017-18, helping lead the Terriers to their second Hockey East championship during his tenure. The Edmonton, Alberta native finished his collegiate career with 54 points (21+33) in 147 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ink Hickey to entry-level contract

'"There was a real comfort level with him," Botterill said. "He was a guy our scouts had focused in on, our analytics department certainly liked him a lot, and then you get the character check, it allowed us to have a lot of confidence in making the decision to bring Carter into our group."' … [Read more...] about Botterill discusses four signings on first day of free agency

'"He literally floats around out there," said forward Casey Mittelstadt, a prospect who exhibits his own jaw-dropping skills. "It doesn't look like he's trying at all and he's gliding by guys. It was pretty cool."' … [Read more...] about On and off the ice, Dahlin inspired at development camp

'It was the kind of day one would expect from Mittelstadt, a player expected to be on Buffalo's NHL roster next season. Mittelstadt smiled at the prospect of having a guy like Pekar playing there alongside him one day.' … [Read more...] about Pekar, Mittelstadt among standouts at French Connection Tournament

'"There's a lot of the excitement of getting drafted," he said. "Drafted guys are so nervous here. You learn so much in the first camp. You're not here to show off. You're here to learn. [I am] a lot calmer this year in camp."' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen, Sabres weighing options for next season

'That's one thing I love about this organization, the emphasis they place on development. It's why they're going to have success. Off the ice, they're making sure we're learning the Sabre way, being leaders, taking initiative and stepping up where we can.' … [Read more...] about In his own words: Fitzgerald on the importance of development camp

'"I'm super excited to get started in Buffalo," Sheary said Thursday on a conference call. "At some point, you've got to move on from one team and I kind of grew up in Pittsburgh. But I think Buffalo will be a great opportunity for me to grow as a player and to get a little bit more opportunity and try and play my game a little bit more."' … [Read more...] about Sheary ready to begin new chapter in Buffalo

'"Definitely," Hickey said on Thursday, following the second day of on-ice sessions at development camp. "When it's a young core, there's going to be a lot of upside, a lot of opportunity to come in and make a little bit of a difference.' … [Read more...] about Relationships have Hickey excited about trade to Sabres

'I'll be honest, I struggled my first couple years in the USHL. I went in right after the draft and, looking back now, I think I was a little too young. I didn't have the strength to play at that level yet. Meanwhile, I had already committed to play at Notre Dame and was waiting to take that next step.' … [Read more...] about In his own words: Oglevie’s path to joining the Sabres organization

'"He's one of those guys that, you can tell," Taylor said. "And just his shot. Like, every time he went down, I don't know if he missed one. His composure, his willingness, his love for the game. Just everything on the ice, he's a special person."' … [Read more...] about Dahlin already impressing coaches, teammates at development camp

'"Culturally, these are the guys who are going to change the organization around," Taylor said. "You're not going to bring an older guy in and just all of a sudden, the room changes. It starts within and I think it all starts with the draft.' … [Read more...] about Taylor sees signs of culture change at Day 1 of development camp

'The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has acquired forward Conor Sheary and defenseman Matt Hunwick from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for a conditional fourth-round pick in the 2019 NHL Draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Sheary, Hunwick from Penguins

'The last time Casey Mittelstadt and Alexander Nylander shared the ice, they were playing NHL games for the Sabres. Buffalo's last two first-round picks scored their first NHL goals in the same game, in Tampa on April 6, and both were in the lineup when the Sabres concluded their season the following night.' … [Read more...] about Breaking down the 2018 development camp roster