Archives for 2013

'He will play physical and is a big man whom if he makes contact, you are fully aware of as an opponent. He doesn't get rattled and his composure should not be mistaken for any type of 'laissez-faire' attitude because when the game becomes challenging and the moments important, he is ready, willing and capable of taking a leading role to make a positive difference.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Select D Rasmus Ristolainen With 8th Overall Pick

'"Nikita is another of the 'big man' defence prospects. His skating base is very good and his stride is long and powerful and he's able to gain a lot of ice quickly."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Select D Nikita Zadorov with 16th overall pick

'"Has good hands with a good shot and is able to play in tight areas. Very good awareness and makes good plays with and without puck in all areas."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Select J.T. Compher With 35th Overall Pick

'rn September 19th, 1995 at 17-years-old, Hurley is the youngest player in this year's draft class. His birthday fell on the exact cut-off date for the draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Select Connor Hurley With the 38th Overall Pick

'With the 52nd overall pick, and their 3rd pick of the 2nd round, the Buffalo Sabres have selected Williamsville native Justin Bailey.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Select Williamsville Native Justin Bailey with the 52nd Pick

'Andrej Sekera played 339 games in the past seven seasons for the Sabres, scoring 17 goals and 92 points. He had 2 goals and 10 assists in last year's lockout-shortened season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Trade Sekera

'On Friday the free agent market opens. Regier said, “We’ve done some preliminary work, now we’ll go back, with Reggie’s trade and some other things that we’re still looking to do, we’ll get right into that tomorrow.” Regier added, “The focus will be our lineup first and maybe some holes that we have to fill or try to fill through free agency or trades.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres now head into the next step of change

'"We want to become bigger," said Regier. "We want to be more physical. The game is moving that way right now. Hopefully that will remain consistent when these guys start their NHL careers."' … [Read more...] about Regier Expresses Need for Sabres to Get Bigger

'"It's just the experience," said Rolston. "For us, we've got an exciting time here with four picks as high as we do."' … [Read more...] about Rolston Sees Draft As Opportunity

'“I think Jamie will turn his game around next year, but unfortunately he didn't come to camp last year ready to play,” Rutherford said. “He wasn't in good shape, and because of that, he didn't have a good year and he got in the coach's doghouse. I really didn't see that he was going to get himself out of it. I wish him well. He's a good guy."' … [Read more...] about Hurricanes acquire Sekera from Sabres for McBain

'“We’re really pleased to get Sekera,” said Jim Rutherford, the team’s president and general manager. “He’s a real defensive defenseman. He’s a shutdown guy. He can kill penalties and really play in all situations.”' … [Read more...] about Canes Acquire Sekera in Second-Round Trade

"In his first Ontario Hockey League season, Zadorov led all rookies with a plus-33 rating and ranked second among first-year defensemen in points (6-19--25), helping London finish first in the 2012-13 standings (50 wins, 105 points). It was the seventh time in the last 10 seasons the Knights have posted more than 100 points." … [Read more...] about Zadorov, Nikita

"Zadorov made huge strides in his first season with the Knights, developing a reputation as a physical, two-way defender. He jumped up in the rush at a moment’s notice and displayed soft hands around the goal area. He can make a strong first pass and start the rush offensively. Zadorov plays a solid defensive game, underlined by a bruising and punishing physical style. He has … [Read more...] about NHL Draft prospects: No. 8 Nikita Zadorov

Zadorov is a project 2-way defenseman. He has a hard shot from the point, lays open ice hits and uses his premier size all over the ice. He's an average skater who likes to rush the puck. (EP, 2013) … [Read more...] about Nikita Zadorov

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