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'Botterill explained that the move to bring in Johnson was made for two reasons. The first was his belief that it will be more valuable for Ullmark to develop by continuing to play every day in Rochester as opposed to sitting on the bench in Buffalo, and the second was to add to the team's organizational depth.' … [Read more...] about Botterill wraps up Day 1 of free agency, discusses newest additions

'With the departures of Tyler Ennis, Marcus Foligno, and William Carrier - and barring any more changes - the left wing will undoubtedly be the most scrutinized position when camp begins in the fall.' … [Read more...] about A very early look at the Sabres’ organizational depth chart

'Selected by Minnesota in the second round (55th overall) of the 2008 NHL Draft, Scandella (6'3", 208 lbs., 2/23/1990) recently completed his seventh NHL season with the Wild. A native of Montreal, Quebec, Scandella has recorded 89 points (27+62) in 373 career regular-season games with the Wild, with nine points (6+3) in 39 career playoff games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Scandella, Pominville from Wild

'"We think he can really handle more," Botterill said. "It'll be interesting to see how much his offensive numbers really increase, but we think he's a type of player that can really handle minutes … Whether he gets the assists or not, he's going to start our transition game out of our own end and in the neutral zone and then with his size and his compete down low, his reach, … [Read more...] about Botterill expects Scandella to take on greater role in Buffalo

'Shortly after, his kids were already wearing his Sabres jersey and he knew he had nothing to worry about. "My little guy said, 'Oh, you're going to have the chance to pay with Jack Eichel!" Pominville said. "He's pumped."' … [Read more...] about Pominville glad to be back in Buffalo, excited about team’s direction

'Forwards Marcus Foligno, Zemgus Girgensons, Johan Larsson, Evan Rodrigues; defenseman Nathan Beaulieu; goaltender Robin Lehner.' … [Read more...] about Sabres qualify 6 restricted free agents

'Through parts of four NHL seasons, Fedun has totaled 14 points (2+12) and a plus-3 rating. In 292 regular-season games throughout his five AHL seasons, he has recorded 155 points (37+118) and a plus-24 rating, adding eight points (4+4) in 28 playoff games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Fedun to 2-year contract

'Prior to his time with the Penguins, Sexton logged several years of NHL front office experience in stints with the Ottawa Senators (1990 to 1995) and the Florida Panthers (2007 to 2010). As one of the Senators' founders, he was instrumental in helping to bring an NHL team back to Ottawa, eventually serving as the club's president, chief executive officer and general manager … [Read more...] about Sabres hire Sexton, Greeley as assistant general managers

'"Breaking into the league at the same time as Phil and watching his career up close, there's no doubt in my mind it was well deserved that he got into the Hall of Fame," Andreychuk said. "I don't know him as well as a hockey coach, I only watch from afar, but knowing him as a person and the way he knows the game, I'm not surprised of his success there. I'm glad for Buffalo … [Read more...] about Former Sabre Andreychuk named to Hockey Hall of Fame

'He grew up watching Ryan Miller, although Pekka Rinne - another Finnish goalie - is his idol. He also has an affection, as most young Finns do, for Sabres defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen. He fondly remembers Ristolainen's golden goal at the World Junior Championship in 2014.' … [Read more...] about Sabres begin to restock goaltending cupboard with pick of Luukkonen

'"We're happy with it," the Sabres GM said. "I think we've got a good balance, obviously getting the goaltender we desired but also getting a couple defensemen along with forwards. Maybe there's not as much fanfare and as much excitement as the first round, but we felt we got some picks that will have an opportunity to help our organization in the future."' … [Read more...] about Botterill recaps a ‘balanced’ Draft, looks ahead to free agency

'On-ice camp sessions throughout the week will be free and open to the public. The French Connection Tournament, an intra-squad 3-on-3 tournament, will highlight the final day of camp on Tuesday, July 11 beginning at 9:15 a.m.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2017 Development Camp schedule

'Mittelstadt was No. 3 on Central Scouting's list of top North American-based skaters and was also ranked third in Kris Baker of SabresProspects.com's Top 31. He split time last season between the Green Bay Gamblers of the USHL and his high school team, where he made a run for the state title.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select Mittelstadt in 1st round of 2017 NHL Draft

'"Between [picks] seven and eight, you're excited but we were also very confident," Botterill said. "There was no discussion. We felt Casey was the player that we wanted to select at that position there."' … [Read more...] about Botterill: Sabres were excited to select Mittelstadt at eight

'"I enjoyed interacting with him, I think he's a very professional young man and I certainly wish him all the best," Botterill said. "We always knew that was a possibility. Disappointed, but we'll move on."' … [Read more...] about Botterill expects Petersen to go to free agency, move on from Sabres