Revisiting The Sabres' Failed 2015 Draft Class & Sabres' Draft Target: Konsta Helenius
Revisiting The Sabres' Failed 2015 Draft Class & Sabres' Draft Target: Konsta Helenius
Plus a look at the Sabres' best draft steals in past years.
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Revisiting The Sabres’ Failed 2015 Draft Class
June 21, 2024 by Matthew Morris
Of the numerous reasons for the decade of futility that was the 2010s for the Buffalo Sabres, their constant inability to cultivate their own talent was perhaps the biggest. With three separate general managers (GMs) at the helm at various points from 2010 to 2019, the team either drafted well but failed to develop players, or just drafted badly altogether. With that being said, their biggest debacle of the decade doesn’t get talked about nearly enough…
Buffalo Sabres 11th Overall Draft Target: Konsta Helenius
June 20, 2024 by Jacob D. Strozyk
The best part about picking just outside of the top 10 in the NHL draft might also be the worst part. The differentiation between some of the players is so small that picking the right one can be a very difficult decision. While there is some talk of the Buffalo Sabres potentially trading the pick, they currently still hold onto the selection. There are a number of high talent, high potential prospects who will be available 11th overall, so choosing one that fits their system will be paramount, and Konsta Helenius absolutely fits that bill…
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Buffalo Sabres’ Best Draft Steals
December 23, 2023 by Brevin Monroe
Every team has been able to find a few gems in the later rounds of the NHL Draft. The Buffalo Sabres are no different and have had some outstanding late-round picks that produced a potential Hockey Hall of Famer and a Vezina Trophy-winning goaltender. Ahead of the 2024 NHL Draft, let’s take a look at the top five picks the Sabres have hit on in the fifth round and beyond…
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