'"I would be [disappointed], but that's not a shot at the Sabres or anybody in Buffalo," Biron said. "It's just that there comes a point where you want to do more. This year was fun and nice and I was happy to be a part of it. I just wish I could do more."' … [Read more...] about Biron disappointed he wasn't traded
The Sabres Report - Jun 26, 2006
Sabres finally take defenseman with first pick
'"We've been saying for a couple years now we wanted to take a defenseman in the first round, and the dream became reality," Sabres director of amateur scouting Jim Benning said late Saturday night in GM Place. "We're pretty deep at the front end. As it happened this year there were some defensemen we really liked."' … [Read more...] about Sabres finally take defenseman with first pick
The Sabres Report - Jun 25, 2006
Sabres focus on bolstering defense in draft
'"Our depth up front is something we feel pretty good about," Regier said shortly after the draft ended early Sunday morning. "This draft was an opportunity to add more defensive-type players."' … [Read more...] about Sabres focus on bolstering defense in draft
Sabres take Sweden's Persson
'The Sabres went to Sweden for the first two, taking offensive defenseman Dennis Persson late in the first round and the top-rated European goaltender in the pool, Jhonas Enroth, 46th overall.' … [Read more...] about Sabres take Sweden's Persson
Cranberry's native drafted by Sabres
'Weber, 6-foot-2 and 199 pounds, was ranked 34th overall among North American skaters by the NHL's Central Scouting Bureau. The scouting agency called him a solid skater with good balance who moves the puck well on outlet passes, an effective power-play contributor and a solid positional player who is difficult to beat one-on-one and reads the play well.' … [Read more...] about Cranberry’s native drafted by Sabres
Sabres open draft by selecting Swedish D Persson
'If Darcy Regier learned one thing from the Buffalo Sabres extended playoff run this spring, it's that there's no such thing as having too many defensemen.' … [Read more...] about Sabres open draft by selecting Swedish D Persson
Sabres select Persson with 24th pick
'Bob McKenzie's take: "The Sabres want help on the back-end and obviously see potential in him because Buffalo went a bit off the board."' … [Read more...] about Sabres select Persson with 24th pick
Sabres Select Persson 24th Overall
'The 6'1" 181-pound Persson scored 11 goals and added 15 assists in 28 games for Vasteras in Sweden in the 2005-2006 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Select Persson 24th Overall
Sabres Select Two In 2nd Round
'The Buffalo Sabres selected a goalie and a defenseman with their two second round picks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Select Two In 2nd Round
Sabres pick Persson in First Round
'"The Sabres have given me a big opportunity," said Persson. "This was a big surprise."' … [Read more...] about Sabres pick Persson in First Round
Sabres net Goaltender at 46
'Enroth was the top-ranked European goaltender in the draft...'. … [Read more...] about Sabres net Goaltender at 46
Sticking with defense
'The Buffalo Sabres chose defenseman Mike Weber with the second of the team's pair of second round selections at 57th overall.' … [Read more...] about Sticking with defense
Sabres select Center in Fourth
'With the 117th pick in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft, the Buffalo Sabres selected center Felix Schultz.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select Center in Fourth
Sabres select Harvard-bound Biega
'With the 147th pick in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft, the Buffalo Sabres selected defenseman Alex Biega.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select Harvard-bound Biega
Sabres take Breault with final pick
'With the final selecation (207th overall) in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft, the Buffalo Sabres selected center Benjamin Breault.' … [Read more...] about Sabres take Breault with final pick