Author: Kris Baker
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Sabres ink Persson
The Sabres signing frenzy continues. Enter Dennis Persson. Chosen 24th overall in 2006, the Swede gets a three-year deal… From the Sabres: Persson (6/2/1988, 6’1”, 181 lbs.) split last season between Djurgarden of the Swedish Elite League, and Nykoping of the Swedish second tier league. Persson recorded one assist and 6 PIMs in 21 games…
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Buffalo Sabres 2008 Draft Preview
Time to push the word count envelope. The 2008 NHL draft class is projected to offer teams flexibility in formulating their draft strategies, as it’s ripe with two rounds worth of quality talent at the skating positions, while being especially top-heavy with upper-tier defensemen. With four of the first 74 picks, Buffalo GM Darcy Regier…
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Kennedy signing confirmed
From the Sabres: BUFFALO, NY (June 1, 2008) – Buffalo Sabres GM Darcy Regier announced today the Sabres have agreed to terms on a two-year entry-level contract with forward Tim Kennedy, who recently completed his junior season with the Michigan State Spartans. Kennedy was originally drafted in the sixth round (181st overall) of the 2005…
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Kennedy signed?
Rumors are swirling that the Sabres and representatives for Tim Kennedy have agreed to terms on an entry-level deal. We’ll see what kind of information becomes available, but the development is coming from Michigan State’s hockey department and coach Rick Comley. More to come….hopefully.
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No go for Breault
The Buffalo Sabres have informed 2006 7th round pick Benjamin Breault, 20, that he is not in their future plans. Without an offer from Buffalo, the Pembroke, Ontario native will likely return to the QMJHL next season where he has has scored 106 goals over the past three seasons with Baie-Comeau. Chosen 207th overall two…
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Sabres sign Enroth
Per the Sabres website, Jhonas Enroth has been signed to a three-year deal. “We’re very happy to have Jhonas under contract,” said Regier. “He’s performed very well in Europe, and we look forward to his continued development as a member of our organization.” Enroth (6/25/1988, 5’10”, 175 lbs.) spent last season with Sodertalje SK of…
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USA Hockey rewards Gerbe
Congrats go out to Nathan Gerbe, whose 2007-08 season just got a little sweeter by being named National College Player of the Year by USA Hockey. Gerbe recently signed a professional contract with the Buffalo Sabres. He earned All-America first-team honors and was a runner-up for the Hobey Baker Award in 2007-08. He led all…
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Hockey world mourns loss of Bourdon
Vancouver Canucks defenseman Luc Bourdon, 21, was killed this morning in a motor vehicle accident. “We are deeply saddened by today’s news and on behalf of the entire Vancouver Canucks organization, I would like to extend my sincere sympathies to Luc’s family,” said Canucks General Manager, Mike Gillis. “Luc was an extremely talented player with…
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Sabres hitting the Beach?
An “On The Fly” segment on the NHL Network this week had a mention of the Sabres trying to ship veteran winger Maxim Afinogenov to Vancouver as part of a deal that would land the Sabres the #10 pick in next month’s draft. GM Darcy Regier spoke of Afinogenov’s possible departure at his postseason press…
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'Cats coach expects MacKenzie to contribute
Today’s Burlington Free Press served an update on the University of Vermont’s incoming freshmen class. A 7th round pick in 2007, Drew MacKenzie gets to exchange his red and black of Waterloo this fall for the Catamounts’ green and gold. Joining Madore and Marshall as the freshmen expected to make immediate contributions is defenseman Drew…
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