Archives for June 27, 2009

Foligno crosses fingers in Montreal (Sudbury Star) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Marcus Foligno Coverage

'Playing for the Notre Dame Hounds in 2005-06, McNabb joined Myers both on the blueline and in stature - McNabb stands at 6-foot-4, 200 pounds while Myers is 6-foot-7. “It’ll be great to see him,” McNabb said. “Darcy [Regier] told me all about development camp and Buffalo so I’m really excited. Hopefully he can show me around a bit."' … [Read more...] about The McNabb, Myers connection

'Leafs GM Brian Burke said earlier in the week that he had his eye on Kassian, but the team never had a chance to snag him before Buffalo picked him up.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo chooses Kassian in first round of NHL draft

'The Sabres opened the second day of the draft by selecting 6-foot-4 defenseman Brayden McNabb, who played for Kootenay of the Western Hockey League.' … [Read more...] about Sabres draft son of former captain Mike Foligno

'Marcus Foligno, a 6-foot-2, 200-pounder, played for Mike with Sudbury of the Ontario Hockey League. He had 12 goals, 18 assists and 96 penalty minutes in 65 games last season. Marcus Foligno, 17, was born in Buffalo on Aug. 10, 1991. His older brother, Nick, plays for the Ottawa Senators.' … [Read more...] about Sabres jump on Foligno in fourth round

'"They're my new favourite team," chuckled Kassian. "I got picked by a great team and it's an honour. I've heard nothing but great things. It's a great city and great hockey town. It's a well known, well developed market in the U. S. with great fan support. (Ex-Pete) Pat Kaleta plays there and another guy I know Mike Weber. They say it's a great place to play. … [Read more...] about Kassian rejoices with family

'As far as Kassian stepping in the October Regier said, "That's too much to ask. He'll come to the conditioning camp, he'll come to training camp and with his size, he'll get a lot of attention, but as far as him playing, it's a reach."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Take Kassian in First Round; Regier trying to get into the 2nd round

'"I think where the real rubber meets the road is from July 6th on," Quinn told Brian and Nick. "Most of the success of the Sabres comes from the development from within. Where you're going to see the improvement is from further development of people that need to get better." He specifically mentioned Derek Roy and Thomas Vanek as players who still haven't … [Read more...] about Quinn: Success Comes From Within

'Kassian goes to a Buffalo organization that was dying to add a big, physical presence. He had 24 goals and 63 points in 61 games along with 136 penalty minutes. "The work's just starting now," he said. "There are no guarantees (to make the team) and you're playing versus men to play in the NHL."' … [Read more...] about Nashville nabs Ellis

Interest high in Kassian (Peterborough Examiner) Kassian won't have to play waiting game (Windsor Star) Kassian likened to Lucic (Windsor Star) Kassian declines Russian league (Peterborough Examiner) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Zack Kassian Coverage