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'"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

'The Sabres open their season at home on Thursday, Oct. 5 against the Montreal Canadiens. The longest home stand of the season will take place in March, when the Sabres will play six consecutive home games in a two-week span. The team's first Western Conference road trip will begin a week after the season opener, on Thursday, Oct. 12 at San Jose, kicking off the first of … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2017-18 schedule

'Have family in town for Thanksgiving? We have games the Wednesday before against Minnesota and on Black Friday against Edmonton. Connor McDavid, the newly crowned Most Valuable Player should be in town for it and there's always a buzz when he matches up against Jack Eichel.' … [Read more...] about A deeper look at the Sabres’ 2017-18 schedule

'The Las Vegas Golden Knights have selected William Carrier in the NHL Expansion Draft on Wednesday. Vegas also acquired a sixth-round pick from Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Golden Knights select Carrier in NHL Expansion Draft

'Among their other three games, the Sabres will play two neutral-site contests, including a game at Pegula Ice Arena at Pennsylvania State University on Tuesday, Sept. 19 against the Pittsburgh Penguins.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2017 preseason schedule

'All first- and second-year professionals, as well as all unsigned draft choices, will be exempt from selection (and have not be counted toward their club's applicable protection limits).' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Expansion Draft Protection List unveiled

'Following this trade, the Sabres still have seven picks in the 2017 NHL Draft in the following rounds: 1st, 2nd, 2nd (from Minnesota), 3rd (from Washington), 4th, 6th and 7th.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire defenseman Beaulieu

'"Based on his experience as a player and coach, we think Phil is uniquely qualified to be our head coach and to help us achieve our organizational goals," said Sabres General Manager Jason Botterill. "His approach to the game aligns with the way we envision our hockey team playing and we're excited to see where his leadership will take us in the future."' … [Read more...] about Phil Housley named head coach of Buffalo Sabres

'"Phil has been awesome,"he told Yahoo! Sports."Since 'Day One' he came in here, I think for a lot of the D he was a similar player as the way he thought the game and I guess thought the game should be played. Just the little things talking with him day-in-day-out the knowledge that he brings … Obviously his numbers, his games played, his points all that stuff speak for … [Read more...] about Get to know Sabres coach Phil Housley

'"I don't think it's really sunk in," Housley said. "I know my wife and I, our family, are really excited to come back to Buffalo and be a part of this community but I'm really looking forward to the challenge and I'm really excited. I don't think people realize how pumped I am about coming back to Buffalo and being a part of this organization and trying to do something special … [Read more...] about Housley intends to bring communication, aggressiveness to Sabres

'Drafted by the Sabres in the sixth round (163rd overall) of the 2012 NHL Draft, Ullmark spent most of the 2016-17 season with the Rochester Americans (AHL), where he led the league in saves (1,525) and minutes played (3,201:55). He also eclipsed his 2015-16 totals in every major category, compiling a 26-27-2 record with a .909 save percentage and a 2.87 goals-against average … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Ullmark to 2-year extension