Archives for June 27, 2004

'Stafford won a gold medal with the US at the World Junior Championships, playing on the fourth line. He's a very good skater, and at #13 the Sabres went away from that plan to take defense and took the best player on the board.' … [Read more...] about Recapping Day 1 Of The NHL Entry Draft (and Party)

'''I don't think it's sunk in yet,'' said Kaleta, a native of Angola, N.Y. ''I'm still in awe.''' … [Read more...] about Buffalo-area native Kaleta among Sabres draft picks

When everybody started sliding, we thought that we might get him at 14th pick, GM Kevin Lowe said. As soon as Minny took Thelen ... … [Read more...] about Oilers groan as Sabres pick Stafford

'"Ideally, all things being equal, the preference might have been to have a defenseman, but nobody thought Stafford would be there," Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier said. "It was too good to pass up."' … [Read more...] about Versatile Stafford catches Sabres' eyes

'Neither Funk nor Sekera will play professionally for at least one year, probably more. Both are expected to play junior hockey next season. Funk won't reach voting age until August. Sekera turned 18 this month.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add Funk and spunk

'"I haven't really had the chance to sit down with Buffalo and see what their plans are for me," he said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres want Stafford

'"I'm happy to go to such a great organization. They're a young team, coming up. They have new ownership, and I'm looking forward to working my way up."' … [Read more...] about Two for the Sioux