WGR

'Fasching is a restricted free agent and I think the Sabres will still give him a qualifying offer. The problem is Botterill is trying to get faster with more skill and Fasching doesn’t fit either mold. He said, “There were a lot of things that weren’t great in my Game 1, but in general, I think it’s just making sure my speed is up to par and making sure that I’m making plays … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Fasching has almost reached the end of the rope

'"I'm a huge believer in just getting the best player available. I think that's the biggest difference between NHL and NFL. It's going to take them a while to be an impact player and reach their full potential."' … [Read more...] about Jason Botterill is excited for Buffalo sports fans

'"The type of defenseman that pretty much 31 teams in the NHL want these days. Just that ability to jump up in the rush and create offensive chances, but also have that competitive spirit to play against other teams' top players... It's something we have to do a better job at getting the pucks to the forwards and try to create more offensive opportunites. He certaintly fits the … [Read more...] about What analysts and scouts are saying about Rasmus Dahlin

'Enroth responded, "You guys are in for a treat! I played with him at the last Olympics and I’ve never seen a smoother player. Unbelievable skater and elite skillset, so I really think he’s going to be a great offensive defenseman pretty quick in NHL. He might be a high risk, high reward guy, but all great offensive defenseman are that so I don’t think that’s a problem. He’s a … [Read more...] about More Dahlin!

'Dahlin is exactly what the Sabres need right now. Coach Phil Housley must have been doing hand stands when the Sabres logo was revealed. Dahlin is considered a dynamic two way defenseman with all of the skills necessary to star at the NHL level. Great skater, great speed, tremendous vision, poise with the puck, hard shot from the point, physical player in the D zone and … [Read more...] about Our luck is changing

'Botterill saw Dahlin play for Sweden in Buffalo at the World Junior Championship. He said, “The type of defenseman that 31 teams in the National Hockey League want. Just that ability to jump up in the rush and create offensive chances, but also have the competitive spirit to play against other team’s top players and you look at what Phil’s trying to create with our defense, … [Read more...] about The Buffalo Sabres have won the NHL Draft Lottery!

'Buffalo has been in last place three of the last five years and lost the lottery both times.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres have the best odds as the NHL Draft Lottery is Saturday

'Josefson was a good penalty killer and was one of the best in shootouts, but provided very little else.' … [Read more...] about Josefson will not be back with the Sabres

'Olofsson might be considered a late bloomer as he only had nine goals in 51 games last season playing for the same team and in the same league.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres sign Olofsson

'Antipin never really grasped a system that should’ve played right into his strengths. Phil Housley wanted the Russian to be part of the play and help work the offense in the offensive zone. When Antipin did that, he was very effective, but it didn’t happen enough.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Antipin not sure if he’ll be back

'O'Reilly took just one minor penalty all season, a matching minor with Detroit's Hernik Zetterberg.' … [Read more...] about Ryan O’Reilly nominated for the Lady Bying Trophy

'I’ve challenged everyone in the organization to be better. Every single person, including me, needs to improve on everything we do.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ owner Terry Pegula writes a letter to Season Ticket holders

'Like most hockey players, O’Reilly spent many, many hours traveling to games on buses with the Erie Otters. He was shaken when he got the news after the game in Tampa Bay, “Right away when I heard it you think of all the bus trips you’ve been on and how close you are at that age, you see each other so much and to have that torn apart, so whatever we can do to help in any sort … [Read more...] about Sabres’ O’Reilly visits Humboldt

'“I need to work harder, try to be a better leader and learn from this year.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ristolainen feels he’s ready to lead

'Eichel also thinks Housley did the best he could with what he had to work with, “Listen, Phil’s done a great job. With the situation he was put in and getting off to a tough start always makes things more difficult, but I thought he stayed patient with us, he did a good job communicating, but just like us, he’s also learning and he’s only going to get better as a coach.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres: Most of the players seem OK with Phil Housley