Archives for June 24, 2012

'“The focus is on depth down the middle and some good size with it,” Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier said Saturday. “They went very well.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres living large with new men in middle

'“We weren’t sure if we were going to get a forward or a defense, but he was too high up on our board there,” said Kevin Devine, the Sabres’ director of amateur scouting. “We saw him, and we really liked what we saw. He’s going to be a real tough guy to play against. He’s good at moving the puck. Ron Rolston called him a warrior.”' … [Read more...] about McCabe handles selection by Sabres like a pro

'“I’m not sure if it’s the influence of the L.A. Kings with their size winning the playoffs,” Devine said. “With the Ennises, the Roys and the Gerbes, we’re kind of staying away from those guys until the outlook of our team changes a little bit.”' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres add size in NHL Draft

'“The focus is on centermen, some size, and those two players were identified,” Sabres general manager Darcy Regier said. “And we were fortunate in that that there was a run on defensemen.”' … [Read more...] about Early picks have Sabres excited about 2012 draft potential

'“If you look at his stats, they’re not very good,” he said. “Halfway through the season they fired their coach. They got a coach there, Greg Gilbert, that Darcy and myself have both played with. He thinks he’s going to be a good third-line center in the National Hockey League. So he’s going to be a better skating Paul Gaustad.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres believe final draft picks have potential

'"I'm not anywhere near NHL ready, I'm in a great spot at the University of Wisconsin," McCabe said. "We're going to be a great team the next couple of years and my goal right now is to win a national title. And we have a great group of guys that are capable of doing that in the next couple years."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo takes McCabe in second round of NHL draft

'"I think I'm a good strong two-way player, and I'm pretty good defensively," Kea said before the draft. "And I think if people watch me they can see that."' … [Read more...] about Saginaw Spirit forward Justin Kea picked in third round by Buffalo Sabres

'Nelson’s eventual draft slot was somewhat of a drop for the six-foot-one centre, who was the 73rd-ranked North American skater heading into the draft and one of the 105 top prospects invited to the NHL Draft Combine earlier this month in Toronto.' … [Read more...] about Royals’ Hodges, Nelson both get the nod

'Austin had career highs of six goals, 20 assists, 26 points and 59 PMs for Belleville last season and was, arguably, the team’s most improved player in the second half, taking on a greater role as a puckcarrier.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select Bulls D-man in final round

'Peterson, 6-foot-0 and 185 pounds, had an inkling which NHL team was most interested, telling the St. Cloud Times this week: “Buffalo is saying they really like me and the way I handle the puck.”' … [Read more...] about East’s Toninato among three local NHL draftees

'He plans on playing for the Cedar Rapids RoughRidgers in juniors in the United States Hockey League before joining the Huskies in 2013-14.' … [Read more...] about SCSU recruit Judd Peterson taken in 7th round by Buffalo Sabres

'The 6-foot, 185-pounder is expected to play in Cedar Rapids at least this coming season before moving on to play college hockey at St. Cloud State.' … [Read more...] about RoughRiders’ Peterson taken by Sabres in NHL Draft

'The Buffalo Sabres completed their selections at the NHL Draft in Pittsburgh, taking three more centers along with two defensemen and a goaltender on Saturday afternoon.' … [Read more...] about Sabres continue to add centers at NHL Draft

'McCabe scored 3 goals and 12 points for the University of Wisconsin last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Select Jake McCabe in 2nd Round

'Kea scored 3 goals and 14 points in 65 games last season. The big guy (6'4", 212 lb.) registered 76 penalty minutes last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Select Justin Kea in the 3rd Round