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  • 2008 NHL Mock; Sabres Projections

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    There’s time to kill while waiting for the Stamkos call. Let’s serve it up. NHL Mock, Round One 1) Tampa Bay – Steven Stamkos 2) Los Angeles – Zach Bogosian 3) Atlanta – Nikita Filatov 4) St. Louis – Drew Doughty 5) NY Islanders – Luke Schenn 6) Columbus – Alex Pietrangelo 7) Toronto –…

  • A few more mocks to chew on…

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    ESPN 13. Buffalo Sabres Josh Bailey, C, Windsor (OHL)The Sabres have drafted other positions the past two years and lost Daniel Briere and Chris Drury via free agency before the 2007-08 season. An upgrade down the middle is desperately needed. Zach Boychuk is a possibility here. Bailey has pro size, though, and could be more…

  • THN mock tabs Eberle, Carlson

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    With Friday’s draft proceedings on the horizon, the Hockey News went ahead and released their 2008 1st round mock. 13. Buffalo selects Jordan Eberle, C (Regina) The Sabres had much of their success using small, skilled players and Eberle is indeed one of those. He’s also courageous and durable enough to make his size a…

  • Tropp heading to USA Evaluation Camp

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    Corey Tropp, Buffalo’s third round pick in 2007, has been chosen to skate in the 2008 U.S. National Jr. Evaluation Camp that will be held in Lake Placid, NY on August 1st-9th. A sophomore at Michigan State in the fall, Tropp is one of 53 players identified as candidates for USA’s entry in the 2009…

  • Sabres release Prospect Camp dates and roster

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    The Sabres will hold their annual Prospect Development Camp on June 25th-July 1st at Dwyer Arena on the campus of Niagara University. The seven-day camp will feature a roster of 30 Sabres prospects, including recently signed college draft picks Nathan Gerbe, Tim Kennedy and Chris Butler. Also in attendance will be Drew Stafford, along with…

  • A look at the mocks

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    This time next week, the Sabres will have some shiny new faces scrambling about, packing their bags for a visit to Western New York for their initial Sabres Prospects Camp. With the annual harvest commencing on Friday, let’s comb the web to see who some of the other sites think the Sabres will be selecting…

  • Persson to Timra confirmed

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    As speculated, recently signed defenseman Dennis Persson will be heading back to the SEL in 2008-09 to play with Timra. It’s expected he’ll skate at least one full season in the top Swedish league before making a full run at a North American gig in the fall of 2009.

  • Enroth talks summer plans, Buffalo

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    Below is the best translation of a brief interview that Jhonas Enroth did with HockeySverige this week. Jhonas Enroth, 19, goalkeeper From Sodertalje to Buffalo Sabres (former club: Huddinge IK) What will be your first goal when you come to camp and the NHL? — In the first instance to play as good as possible…

  • Allard to Remparts

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    A major deal was pulled off this morning at the QMJHL Entry Draft, as Montreal (formerly St. John’s) traded J.S. Allard and a package of picks to the Quebec Remparts for Angelo Esposito (ATL). Allard, chosen 147th overall last summer by the Sabres, had 16 goals and 44 assists last season for the Fog Devils.…

  • Breault gets new club…in the Q

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    Recently cut loose by the Sabres, QMJHL forward Benjamin Breault has been traded from Baie-Comeau to Quebec for the 2008-09 season. Cape Breton Post The Marshall deal was among a number of trades swung by head coach and general manager Patrick Roy. He also acquired overage goaltender Charles Lavigne from the Moncton Wildcats in exchange…