Author: Kris Baker

Nick Baptiste scored a shorthanded goal and got into a scrap in the game’s final minute as Sudbury ended their visit to Russia Thursday with a 3-2 loss to HC Riga. The speedy right winger collected his second goal of the tournament midway through the second period when he finished off a two-on-one rush to…

Victoria Royals forward Logan Nelson is saying the right things on the eve of his first NHL training camp. Set for a leading offensive role this season with the WHL club, the Minnesota native plans on being a hard-to-ignore player when the Sabres make the trip to Traverse City, Michigan for the 2013 NHL Prospects…

Gustav Possler earned an assist Wednesday as MODO opened the SCA Cup with a 4-1 win over Timra. The even strength helper gives Possler points in both of his preseason appearances heading into Thursday’s tilt with Sundsvall. MODO is looking for a repeat title in the 40th edition of the preseason tournament. Goaltender Linus Ullmark…

The 2013 Blue vs. Gold scrimmage showcased the depth and balance of the Sabres prospect ranks. Featuring six first-round picks and a quality cast backing them, the Buffalo Sabres organization boasts perhaps its deepest prospect stable since the 1990’s when names like McKee, Brown, Sarich, Primeau, Biron, and Tallinder were being shuffled about. But while the teeming…

Nick Baptiste scored a power play goal and added two assists Monday as Sudbury lost to HPK 4-3 at the Junior Club World Cup in Omsk, Russia.  Sudbury outshot the Finnish squad by a 33-20 margin, with all three of Baptiste’s points coming in the third period as the Wolves rallied to tie the game. The…

Gustav Possler assisted on the game winning goal Sunday as MODO skated to a 2-1 preseason victory over Timra IK. Possler, whose line with fellow U20 products Edwin Hedberg and Christopher Bengtsson was buzzing all game, found defender Nichlas Torp from behind the net on the power play for the go-ahead tally just 25 seconds into…

Centre Ice Arena, Traverse City, Michigan The Buffalo Sabres are locked and loaded to defend their title when play begins September 5 at the 2013 NHL Prospects Tournament in Traverse City, Michigan. Sabres Prospects will be on site from start to finish, with updates and analysis appearing at Sabres.com and via Twitter. To prime the…

The Buffalo Sabres announced their 24-man roster Tuesday for the 2013 Traverse City Prospects Tournament.  The eight-team gathering, which kicks off Thursday, Sept. 5 in Traverse City, Michigan, serves as the key component for prospect evaluations before veterans report for the main portion of training camp. The Sabres will be looking to defend their crown…

The Buffalo Sabres will head west to Michigan Sept. 5-9 looking to defend their title at the Traverse City Prospects Tournament. The official roster will be announced Tuesday via Twitter at 5:00 p.m., but below is a look at who the Sabres could tab for action at the popular event. — As has been the…