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  • Sabres make play for Slava?

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    RussianProspects.com is reporting that the Sabres have extended a contract offer to 22-year old defenseman Vjacheslav Buravchikov (2005, 191st overall). The 6’1, 190-pound lefty collected four goals and 10 points this past season in the final year of his KHL deal. Russian Prospects feed: Buffalo Sabres have once again extended an offer to the 22…

  • Adam to join Myers at U20 camp

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    Luke Adam of the Montreal Juniors and returning defenseman Tyler Myers of the Kelowna Rockets have been named to the roster for Hockey Canada’s 2010 National Junior Team Development Camp. The preliminary evaluation of Canada’s 2010 World Junior entry will take place August 5th through 10th in the host city of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Back to…

  • Byron in the fold

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    C/W Paul Byron has signed an entry level contract with the Sabres. Still awaiting official word from the organization, but it appears to be the typical three-year deal. Expect the 5’10, 170-pound Byron to start the 2009-10 season in the AHL with the Portland Pirates.

  • Clock ticks for Byron, Allard

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    With the 5PM June 1st signing deadline looming, SabresProspects has been fielding many questions surrounding the future of 2007 QMJHL draftees Paul Byron and J.S. Allard. If both players do not come to terms with the Sabres, they will re-enter the June draft as 20-year olds. While direct attempts to reach the forwards have not…

  • Zagrapan off to Russia

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    After three seasons in the AHL, 6’1 center Marek Zagrapan has signed a two-year deal with Severstal of the KHL. The Slovakian had just completed the final season of his three-year entry level contract with the Sabres. Zagrapan, chosen 13th overall by the Sabres in 2005, scored 66 goals and 127 points over his three…

  • Rockets fall to Windsor; Myers named All-Tourney

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    Congratulations to the Windsor Spitfires for winning the 2009 Mastercard Memorial Cup thanks to their 4-1 victory over the Kelowna Rockets on Sunday. The Spits found net on their first three shots before the first TV timeout, and held on over the final 53:00 to bring the Cup to Windsor for the first time in…

  • 1st Period update: Windsor 3, Kelowna 0

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    It appears that the five-day layoff effected Tyler Myers and his teammates as the Rockets trail the Spits 3-0 after 20-minutes. Windsor came up buzzing, scoring three goals on their first three shots over a span of 3:49 while holding the Rockets without a shot for the first 6:00 of play. The game’s one-on-one match-up…

  • Memorial Cup showdown on tap

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    It’s a gorgeous, peaceful Sunday in Buffalo, but the mood on the ice for the Memorial Cup title in Rimouski could get nasty as Tyler Myers and WHL champion Kelowna Rockets do battle with OHL powerhouse Windsor Spitfires today at 4:30 EST. Here’s a quick drive-by on what should be a fantastic championship showdown. Myers…

  • Myers continues cruise as Dubbers dump Drummondville

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    Tyler Myers feathered an assist and sparkled defensively as Kelowna closed well in a 6-4 win over QMJHL champion Drummondville. Winning their first two round robin games with one left to play against 0-2 Windsor, the Rockets are guaranteed a spot in the Memorial Cup final on Sunday. Dallas prospect Jamie Benn paced the victors…

  • Myers sharp in opener

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    At the Memorial Cup in Rimouski, recently-inked Tyler Myers had a goal, two assists, and a game-high +3 as Kelowna defeated the host Oceanic, 4-1. His #2 star effort from the back end anchored a dominant Rockets attack as the two clubs opened the 91st gathering of Canadian junior’s best. The towering defenseman started things…