Archives for 2012

'Whether or not Grigorenko proves ready, Regier added that the Sabres aren't done stockpiling centers this offseason. After using two first-round picks — Buffalo also traded up to select Zemgus Girgensons with the 14th pick — and four of their eight picks on centers, Regier is now turning his attention to acquiring experienced players either through free agency or by trade.' … [Read more...] about Sabres set to open talks with Grigorenko

'“Right now all my family is in North America so I already went to Russia for my brother’s wedding so for the rest of the summer, I will stay in North America. He will stay in Buffalo at least through Rookie Camp which is July 8-13 and maybe longer than that.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Grigorenko is already working out with his new team

'"Girgenson’s size, strength and intangibles are all great news for Buffalo – as in the span of two picks, the Sabres jump from among the worst teams in terms of prospect depth at center, to the best."' … [Read more...] about What They’re Saying About The Sabres’ Top Picks

'On another note, Grigorenko is excited about wearing a Buffalo Sabres uniform, "All the time, I think the Buffalo Sabres jersey is like one of the most beautiful jerseys in the league," he said.' … [Read more...] about Grigorenko Meets the Media

'"When that happens, as it's happened in the past with someone like Tyler Myers, it's a bonus, you recognize it," said General Manager Darcy Regier. "They get an opportunity to play, but it's not something you want to fully have to count on."' … [Read more...] about Grigorenko Could Play Early for Sabres

'The Buffalo Sabres are expected to have $9.82 million in cap space for 2012-13, according to Buffalo News evaluations.' … [Read more...] about Free agents will be shown the money despite CBA issue

'“There’s no question that there’s a domino effect here,” Sabres GM Darcy Regier said. “The tendency is when one player moves, others will move. They can tend to hold up the rest of the marketplace.”' … [Read more...] about Trades scarce as GMs wait for July 1

'“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