Archives for June 23, 2008

'The Sabres should have a very good read on Adam, since two of his teammates on the QMJHL’s St. John’s Fog Devils last season -- Jean-Simon Allard and T.J. Brennan -- had been 2007 draft picks of Buffalo, meaning that Sabres scout Al MacAdam, a former coach of the AHL’s St. John’s Maple Leafs, had been paying close attention to the Foggies over the … [Read more...] about Sabres’ selection no big surprise to Adam

'At least 30 prospects will gather at Niagara University for the seven-day camp that begins Wednesday. It’s designed to teach players how to be pros on and off the ice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres&#8217 youngsters to get taste

'Although 6-7 Buffalo Sabres draft pick Tyler Myers started his hockey career in a Texas youth league, he wonders if he might be playing in a different arena if he hadn't moved to Canada. "If I hadn't made the move, I would be holding a basketball right now down in Texas," Myers said, laughing.' … [Read more...] about Myers, 6-7, might have been Texas hoopster

'Esse believes Jokinen, who signed a scholarship tender with Minnesota State-Mankato and will play for the Mavericks this fall, will fit in nicely when he eventually joins the Sabres organization.' … [Read more...] about Sabres pick Jokinen