Author: Kris Baker
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2013 Mock Draft now up at Sabres.com
Happy draft season! While planning the usual Sabres draft preview that will appear in this space, the partnership with Sabres.com is alive and well in the (almost) summer months. First up in a series of articles that will appear on the team site is the 2013 Mock draft – round one. CLICK >> Sabres.com 2013 Mock Draft…
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Class of '11: Jacobs in, Lepkowski out
In case you missed it, the Sabres last week signed Colin Jacobs (2011, fourth round) to a three-year entry-level contract. The WHL product was the leading scorer for the Prince George Cougars in 2012-13 with 25 goals and 53 points. Following his junior campaign, Jacobs reported to the Rochester Americans on an amateur tryout contract…
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5/23 Recap: Makarov's season ends as Knights roll
Andrey Makarov saw his season come to an end Thursday as Saskatoon was eliminated from the 2013 Memorial Cup with a 6-1 loss to London. The tiebreaker game victory sends the Knights to Friday’s semifinal versus Portland for the right to face Halifax in Sunday’s final. For Makarov, the season-ender was a mixed bag. He…
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5/19 Recap: Makarov backs Blades to big win
Andrey Makarov stopped 29 shots Sunday to help Saskatoon to a 5-2 upset of Halifax at the 2013 Memorial Cup tournament. The Blades defense did a good job keying in on the Mooseheads top line, holding the high-powered offense off the scoresheet for two periods before allowing a pair of third period goals. Nathan MacKinnon…
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Makarov hangs tough in Memorial Cup opener
Andrey Makarov stopped 30 of 33 shots Friday as the Saskatoon Blades opened the 2013 Memorial Cup with a 3-2 loss to the London Knights. The Blades, who hadn’t played since being eliminated from the WHLplayoffs back on March 27, took a bit to get into a groove but were kept in the game by…
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5/13 Recap: Lepkowski's Colts drop heartbreaker
Bo Horvat continued to impress NHL execs on his way to the draft with a pair of goals Monday including the winner with less one second remaining in regulation as London claimed the OHL championship with a 3-2 victory over Barrie. Horvat amassed 16 goals and 23 points in 21 games to earn MVP of…
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5/11 Recap: Colts comeback falls short
Alex Lepkowski notched an assist Saturday as Barrie dropped a 5-4 overtime decision to London in game six of the OHL Championship series. Maple Leafs prospect Ryan Rupert recorded two goals including the OT winner to pace the Knights, while 2013 draft eligible Bo Horvat scored for the third straight contest. The Colts trailed 4-0…
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5/8 Recap: Lepkowski tough as Colts inch closer to championship
Alex Lepkowski maintained his chippy posture on the Barrie blueline Wednesday as the Colts got past London 6-4 in game four of the OHL Championship series. The victory gives Barrie a commanding 3-1 series lead with a chance to capture the title Friday in London. Lepkowski was a physical presence throughout the tilt, using his…
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5/6 Recap: Lepkowski lights lamp as Colts grabs lead
Alex Lepkowski scored the game winning goal Monday as Barrie downed London 6-3 win game three of the OHL championship series. The doubling gives the Colts a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series. Lepkowski, who went through the regular season with scoring a goal, scored his second of the post-season just 1:40 into the third…
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5/5 Recap: Lepkowski helps out in Colts loss
Alex Lepkowski notched an assist Sunday as Barrie was defeated by London 4-1 in game two of the OHL championship series. Draft eligible forward Bo Horvat picked up a goal and an assist for the Knights, who were led by pair of goals from Bruins prospect Seth Griffith. Game three takes place Wednesday in Barrie.…
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