Archives for June 29, 2013

'It’s possible Shinkaruk or Monahan could hear his name called when Buffalo picks eighth. They attended the Sabres’ scouting combine and interview session this month and walked away feeling both sides benefited from the experience.' … [Read more...] about NHL draft a mystery, even to prospects

'“So when you look at the bigger picture and you include two good second-round picks in what is a good draft, it provides a real solid opportunity for us to project down the road in a year or two and look at a group of very good young players.”' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres look to rebuild with a deep NHL draft

'Finding an identity would at least give Sabres fans a reason to believe in the future. The ship of hoping that a group of hap-hazard moves will magically bond into a Cup champ has long sailed. And thinking they'll lose and eventually land the next Crosby might as well be hoping to roll a pair of 7s about 50 times in a row.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Must Begin Forming Identity on Draft Day

'So how is the depth after that? Second round pick in 2004 Mike Funk was a bust. Marc Gragnani was taken in the third round of the 2005 draft and was traded to Vancouver. He’s played 74 NHL games and is out of the league and not considered a good pick. Fourth round selection Chris Butler was traded to Calgary and has played 267 NHL games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres young depth on the blue line

'So how likely is it the Buffalo Sabres will be able to trade up into a top five slot for Sunday's draft? If recent history is any indication, the answer is not likely.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Regier has his work cut out for him