Archives for 2004

'"It's a dream come true," Kaleta said. "I grew up my whole life idolizing the Sabres and watching them."' … [Read more...] about Sabre fan becomes a Sabre

'"He's on the fence," said Steve Bartlett, the Rochester-based player representative who is assisting the Vaneks. "I think he would certainly look at the next challenge."' … [Read more...] about Vanek may be open to an offer, now

'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

'The Buffalo Sabres selected defenseman Andrej Sekera with the 71st pick in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. Last season, Sekera appeared in 42 games for Trencin, scoring 5 goals and 12 assists for 17 points. The Bojnice, Slovakia native, also registered 16 penalty minutes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Select Sekera with 71st Pick

'The Buffalo Sabres select Michael Funk of the Portland Winter Hawks of the WHL with the 43rd overall selection. Funk, who is a solid two-way defenseman, scored 3 goals and 25 assists in 71 games, while posting 86 penalty minutes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Select Funk with 43rd Pick

'The Milwaukee, Wisconsin native, is considered a smart player who can play multiple positions.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Draft Stafford with 13th Pick

Listed at 6-foot-1 and 202 pounds, Stafford is considered a strong and mobile skater, who is considered more of a set-up man. Just as important, scouts have noted his defensive play and a willingness to play a hard-checking style. … [Read more...] about Sabres select RW Stafford with 13th pick; then bolster blue line

'You're projected to be a first round pick in the upcoming NHL entry draft. Does that put any more pressure on you to perform well in the NCAA post-season? Well, it's definitely an honor to be considered such a high draft pick. But, being drafted at all is such a privilege that I am thankful I will have an opportunity to do so. It doesn't really put that … [Read more...] about Interview: Drew Stafford

'"The NHL scouts look at size, speed, strength, and knowledge of the game," UND head coach Dean Blais said. "And he's got all of that."' … [Read more...] about Waiting for the call