Author: Kris Baker
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9/2 Recap: Gauthier-Leduc creates as Q pair ready for openers
Real quick update here as a pair of Sabres QMJHL prospects closed out their pre-season schedules on Thursday… Jerome Gauthier-Leduc posted a pair of power play assists including one on the game winning goal as Rimouski edged Bathurst, 7-5. The 6’2 rearguard also registered a game-high nine shots on goal to help give the Oceanic…
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Camp Update: Kassian still strong; Foligno to lead pack?
Time for a brief hump day cruise through the CHL camps… Oilers TV, who by the way did a marvelous job covering the NHL draft combine a few months back, posted an interview with Sabres first round pick Mark Pysyk as the Oil Kings training sessions kick into gear. Pardon me for being a little…
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Aaaaand….they're off!
The zambonis are tuned up, new sticks have been ordered, and the billets have cleared space. With QMJHL camps breaking ice and the rest of the CHL starting to follow suit, so begins another season of SabresProspects coverage. Finally. Aside from going to LA for the draft, hitting up prospect camp for a few days, doing…
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Handy Kassian's nifty move
Zack Kassian recently scored a goal and an assist over his two games at the Canadian U20 Evaluation Camp held in St. John’s, Newfoundland. Kassian, who was throwing his weight around throughout camp, wowed the crowd with a sharp display of hands against 2010 draft pick Calvin Pickard as the event concluded with an exhibition…
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Kassian grabs late goal as White doubles up Red
Zack Kassian scored a third period goal Friday as Team Red lost the opening scrimmage of Canada’s U20 Evaluation Camp to Team White, 6-3. With the bulk of his time spent on the right wing of a line with Curtis Hamilton and Riley Sheahan, the 6’3 Kassian elevated his physical presence and forechecking ability in…
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Summer school wraps for future hopefuls
With the Sabres concluding their 2010 Development Camp on Friday, there’s little doubt that the 40+ players in attendance rejoiced at the sound of the final buzzer. Temperatures reached the 90’s in Western New York, creating a grueling backdrop for a week involving lessons in physical fitness and on-ice drill work. The action was tighter…
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Tropp in the fold
The Buffalo Sabres are set to announce the signing of Michigan State right wing Corey Tropp to a three-year entry level contract. Orignally chosen in the third round of the 2007 draft, the Grosse Point Woods, MI native comes to the Sabres organization after a three-year NCAA career saw him collect 29 goals and 70…
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Kassian, McNabb selected for Canadian camp
Buffalo Sabres 2009 draft picks Zack Kassian (13th) and Brayden McNabb (66th) have been selected to attend Hockey Canada’s 2011 U20 Development Camp. The 19-year old duo will be two of 41 skaters convening this August in St. John’s, NL as reigning silver medalist Team Canada begins construction for their entry in the World Junior…
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