Archives for 2012

'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

'The Rogers, MN product is the second American born player taken by the team on the second day of the draft. In 71 games with the Royals, Nelson racked up 62 points (23G, 39A) from the center position. He also added 4A in as many games in the WHL playoffs. Nelson also played in Des Moines in the 2011-12 season, where he skated in 41 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Pick Logan Nelson In 5th Round

'Ullmark played in the Swedish Junior league. He played 25 games for MODO JR. and had a 2.76 GAA and .918 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres pick G Linus Ullmark in 6th Round

'Austin is 6-foot-4, 220-pounds. He last played for the Belleville Bulls. He scored 26 points in 68 games and had 59 penalty minutes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres pick D Brady Austin in 7th Round

'Peterson was a finalist for "Mr. Hockey" in Minnesota this year scoring 83 points in 30 games. Peterson is 6-foot, 195-pounds. He has committed to St. Cloud State.' … [Read more...] about Sabres pick C Judd Peterson in 7th round

'“We actually McCabe rated at the end of the first round. We weren’t sure if we were going to get a forward or defense, but he was too high up on our board. He played for (Rochester head coach) Ron Rolston before, so we know about his character.”' … [Read more...] about NHL Draft: Day Two Blog

'Girgenson become the most highly selected Latvian player in NHL draft history. So far this honor belonged to the guard Sandis Ozolins, the 1991st On draft Article 30. number selected in the second round in San Jose 'Sharks'.' … [Read more...] about Girgenson with Article 14. Buffalo Dial ”Sabres”

'Original draft 14th number belonged to Calgary "Flames" unit, but the Buffalo "Sabres" it exchanged for the same draft of the 21st and 42. numbers. "Sabres' first round without a common Girgenson 12th number selected in the center of Russian Mikhail Grigorenko, which means that in future the two hockey players will be up against tough competitors on the site contains.' … [Read more...] about Girgenson NHL draft chooses Buffalo ”Sabres”

'Girgenson opportunities for debit NHL the next season of "Sabre" being reserved for talks, stressing that a Latvian autumn intends to pursue a career at the University of Vermont.' … [Read more...] about Girgenson with Article 14. Buffalo draft number ”Sabres”