Archives for June 26, 2010

'Buffalo used the 68th overall selection Saturday in Los Angeles on the 17-year-old Gauthier-Leduc, who had 20 goals and 26 assists last season for Rouyn-Noranda in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The Sabres were slated to have three picks in the third round.' … [Read more...] about Sabres take D Gauthier-Leduc in 3rd round of draft

'The Sabres talked to Pysyk only once, on Thursday afternoon, because they wanted University of Notre Dame centre Riley Sheahan. But when Sheahan went No. 21 to the Detroit Red Wings, Buffalo changed gears.' … [Read more...] about Pysyk waited so long, he needed a (bathroom) break

'“The only thing I was worried about was I had to pee a little bit and I didn’t know how long I’d have to wait.”' … [Read more...] about Pysyk goes to Sabres

'"Skating is such a big part of the National Hockey League today and Mark fits that," Sabres general manager Darcy Regier told NHL Radio. "Since the rule changes, mobility is a big factor. There is certainly room for a stay-at-home defenseman ... but largely, it's a skating, puck-moving game and again, Mark fits that."' … [Read more...] about Sabres dip into WHL to take D Pysyk in NHL draft