Archives for June 17, 2008

'“You’re looking at a number of defenseman and then you’re getting into the forwards and probably where we’re picking there are more forwards than there are defensemen. There are a lot of teams trying to get into the top 10. I’ve had a number of conversations with other GMs, relative to our possibility of getting into the top 10. Right now we … [Read more...] about Darcy dealing at the draft?

'“I think that we could virtually pick at any position,” General Manager Darcy Regier said, although acknowledging it was “unlikely” that the Sabres would use their 13th overall selection on goaltending.' … [Read more...] about Sabres remaining flexible

'The seven-day camp will feature a roster of 30 Sabres prospects, including recently signed college draft picks Nathan Gerbe, Tim Kennedy and Chris Butler. Also in attendance will be Drew Stafford, along with goaltender Jhonas Enroth and defenseman Dennis Persson. This will be the first appearance in North America for both players since signing with the Sabres in early June.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to hold Development Camp

'“We’ve talked about (size). You look at some of the kids that we’ve signed lately like Gerbe, Kennedy, and Derek Roy’s on the roster,” Devine said. “But I was talking to a Montreal scout this year and he said, ‘Kevin, we thought that one year and we ended up picking guy named Doug Wickenheiser.’ I don’t know if a lot of … [Read more...] about Draft picks are ebig&#8217 for Sabres