Archives for June 19, 2010

'"Obviously, the Russians are a little bit of a question mark. I wouldn't see us delving into the Russian market, especially early, until things get cleared up there," Devine said. "But if [Zack] Kassian wasn't there [at the 13th pick] last year, we were taking a European. The Swedes and the Finns and the Germans and some of those guys we have no problem … [Read more...] about Sabres leaning toward North Americans in draft

Vanek finally did reward Ruff’s faith. Unfortunately, he went on a tear with two games left in the regular season. Five goals in two days got Vanek to 28, his lowest total since his rookie year. It’s not what the Sabres expected from someone who score 40 goals the year before and flirted with 50. … [Read more...] about Wingers Must Step Up for Sabres

Since the Sabres’ opening-round playoff loss to Boston Bruins, Connolly and Roy have endured scads of criticism in Buffalo. They earned it. Neither scored a goal against the Bruins. Connolly registered just a single assist. Roy managed two. That’s awful. … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Problems Take ‘Center’ Stage