The 2nd-round pick was the top-rated European goalie. By Jourdon LaBarber / Sabres.com CHICAGO – Jason Botterill said the Buffalo Sabres would look to replenish their goalie depth in the Draft if the right opportunity presented itself, but added that they weren’t going to force the issue. Enter Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, whom the Sabres liked enough […]
Buffalo choses Casey Mittelstadt in 1st round of 2017 NHL Draft. By Jourdon LaBarber / Sabres.com CHICAGO – What was billed as an unpredictable first round lived up to the hype. That is at least if you ask Casey Mittelstadt, who watched in uncertainty as names ticked off the board at United Center one-by-one until […]
The former Buffalo star defenseman returns to the Queen City to begin his head coaching career. BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Sabres on Thursday announced that the team has hired Phil Housley as the 18th head coach in franchise history. The Hockey Hall of Famer and former Sabres defenseman becomes the seventh alumnus to serve […]