Archives for June 28, 2015

'Stephens, 6' 1" and 174-pounds, was rated as the 116th top North American skater according to NHL's Central Scouting. In his first year with the Rockets, Stephens only registered 11 points in 64 games, but was part of a Rockets team that won the WHL Championships, and finished second at the Mastercard Memorial Cup.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select Stephens in fifth round

'Estephan finished the 2014-15 campaign in Lethbridge with 51 points, which was good for third in team scoring. Estephan was ranked as 144th North American skater by NHL's Central Scouting.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select Estephan in sixth round

'Chukarov finished his 2014-15 campaign with the Wilderness with 12 goals and 31 assists in 55 games played. Chukarov also had six assists in 12 playoff games with the Wilderness.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select Chukarov with final pick

'The Buffalo Sabres, and Murray's 'swing for the fences' hacks at the trade market were the talk of the first round of the draft. Behind the scenes reporters from several markets around the league were starting conversations with me about how the Sabres are now a playoff team. They are at least no longer a pushover. Not in the slightest.' … [Read more...] about A Sabres draft night to remember

'"It was nothing personal between us, I don't think," Lehner said. "It just seemed like when I'd start getting hot, I didn't get the chance to play, and that happened on several occasions."' … [Read more...] about Lehner healthy, excited for fresh start with Sabres

'The Buffalo Sabres followed up a busy first day of the 2015 NHL Draft which saw the team make two trades and one draft selection by retaining all of the team’s second-day picks and selecting five prospects. On the second day of the draft, Buffalo added one forward and four defensemen to their day-one selection of forward Jack Eichel to wrap up the 2015 NHL Draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select 5 players on Day 2 of NHL Draft

'So with that in mind -- and knowing that head coach Dan Bylsma is already anxious to put some line combinations into play -- here’s a hypothetical look at how the Sabres might line up against the Ottawa Senators, opening night Oct. 8 at First Niagara Center.' … [Read more...] about An early look at the depth chart