Archives for June 23, 2012

'Girgensons scored 19 goals and 44 points for the Fighting Saints last season. At 6'2", 198 lb., the Sabres may have found a big center they've been looking for, after drafting the skilled Mikhail Grigorenko.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Trade Up, Select Zemgus Girgensons 14th overall

'I really feel Buffalo showed up in Pittsburgh targeting these two players. They figured out what they had to do to get them and they did it.' … [Read more...] about Sabres splash feels good

'Think about this: the Sabres depth chart at center could host Grigorenko, Cody Hodgson and Tyler Ennis anywhere among the top three for the blue and gold. Those are three playmaking centers that bring different things to the table, and that does not even include Derek Roy or Luke Adam in the mix either.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hit the right chords in the first round

'“The fans of Buffalo will love this guy; he just will not quit. We talked to his coach, and he said that he’s got the leadership qualities of a Jonathan Toews and Mark Messier,” explained Devine. “He really didn’t come on my radar until the World Juniors. He really plays a different kind of game for a Latvian, a skilled game. And he doesn’t have a second gear.”' … [Read more...] about Centers of attention