‘The 2006 Entry Draft was the final year that the Sabres used the traditional scouting method of physically sending out scouts to watch players across the world. It also marked the last time the Sabres drafted a player outside of North America, with the additions of Dennis Persson and Jhonas Enroth Buffalo dipped into the always stocked Swedish prospect pool.’
2006 Draft infused Buffalo Sabres with solid defensive talent
Source: HockeysFuture.com