Archives for June 12, 2001

'[Matt] Kinch, 5-foot-11 and 185 pounds, was originally taken in the fifth round of the 1999 NHL draft by the Buffalo Sabres.'

'"I'll coach as long as I'm happy coaching," he said. "I really enjoy the job. I don't know how long that will be, but I hope it lasts a long time."'

'The 21-year-old Heisten was selected by the Sabres with the 20th pick in the 1999 draft, but Buffalo didn't sign him, making him a free agent.'