Author: Kris Baker

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With the NHL Draft approaching, feel free to spend some time on a new page here at SabresProspects. Introducing the 2008 NHL Draft Prospects Video Page Additional clips will come soon, as will more info about the prospects including stats, vitals, etc. SabresProspects is planning on attending the NHL Draft in June, so be sure…

Dogs-Gens tied after one

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The first period is over in St. Kitts, and Drew Schiestel’s Niagara IceDogs are locked in a 2-2 tie with the Oshawa Generals. Down a goal in the final minute of the first, the Hamilton-born Schiestel picked up an assist on Michael Swift’s power play goal tally to lock the game at two. Trailing 3-2…

4/13 Recap: Gogulla extends streak in loss

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Game one of the DEL finals just concluded with Philip Gogulla and the Cologne Sharks falling to Berlin in overtime, 3-2. The 6’2 wing garnered the lone assist on the first Sharks goal, and now has points (2-5-7) in six straight playoff games. The two teams will head to Kolnarena for Tuesday’s game two.

4/12 Recap: MacKenzie gets assist; Amerks lose again

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In the USHL playoffs, Waterloo blueliner Drew MacKenzie picked up an assist as the Black Hawks defeated Cedar Rapids, 3-0. In the early third, the Vermont recruit pumped a shot on net that was tipped by Nick Larson (WAS) to give Waterloo a 2-0 cushion. The win gives the ‘Hawks a 2-0 edge in their…

Gerbe: Media darling in aftermath

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AP: Third Time a Charm for B.C. Gerbe had a hat trick in the semifinals against North Dakota and finished his command performance at the Frozen Four with five goals and three assists. The 5-foot-5 fireplug from Oxford, Mich., who led the nation in scoring with 35 goals and 32 assists, shrugged it off Friday…

Butler to sign with Sabres

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The Denver Post is reporting that Chris Butler and the Buffalo Sabres have agreed to a deal. Butler leaving DU for NHL “It was tough,” said Butler, who was drafted by the Sabres in the fourth round in 2005. “I’ve enjoyed every minute at Denver. And the guys and the coaching staff — everyone, from…

Gerbe, Eagles fly a mile high for NCAA title

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Congratulations to Sabres prospects Nathan Gerbe and Andrew Orpik who get to celebrate an NCAA Championship with a 4-1 win over Notre Dame. With a pair of goals and assists in the final, Gerbe powered his way to a total of eight points at the Frozen Four in Denver en route to being named tourney…

…and Gerbe sets up goal #4

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Moments after a second Notre Dame goal was disallowed, Nathan Gerbe flicked a pass to the front of the net that was pumped in by Ben Smith to give BC a 4-1 lead. That’s two goals and two assists for the All-American forward in tonight’s title game. Currently 4:22 to play in regulation. BC 4,…

Gerbe sets up goal #3

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Nathan Gerbe patiently settled a 4-3 advantage, then fed the puck to a one-timing Joe Whitney for a 3-0 Eagles lead. That’s two goals and an assist in under six minutes of action for the Oxford, MI native. As this is being typed, Notre Dame takes advantage of a BC line change to give-and-go their…

…and Gerbe nets #35

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