Archives for June 26, 2009

'Kassian is expected to continue developing in the juniors next season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select rugged RW Kassian with No. 13 pick

'"He was a player that we felt strongly about," said Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier. "You're always talking about taking the best player, but it's tough to ignore when the needs match up with what you feel is the best player. I think he'll be a really good fit."' … [Read more...] about Sabres select Kassian with No. 1 pick

'“Playing against a guy like that, who’s definitely going to be in the NHL next year, being that big and that strong -- an NHL-style defenseman -- really helped me improve my game and show me where I need to be,” Kane said Thursday. “That definitely helped me see what it’s going to be like in the next level.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres&#8217 Myers helped foe grow

'Appearing Monday on WGR Radio, Regier nearly made me drive off the road when he said the team was “still on the upswing.” The upswing? The upswing? Remind me to head for cover when we approach the downswing.' … [Read more...] about Help hardly on the way for Sabres

'“I’m humbled, first of all, because there’s a good number of my peers that could easily be in this position,” Ruff said. “It’s a tremendous opportunity to be involved in something real special.”' … [Read more...] about Ruff faces Olympian task

'"Most of (the draft picks) will return to the collegiate level or play junior hockey," said Buffalo General Manager Darcy Regier. "They're a year or two away."' … [Read more...] about Sabres plan bulk for farm