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  • 10/3 Recap: Kassian spits out four in OHL return

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    Zack Kassian made a statement in his return to Windsor Sunday, scoring a goal and adding three assists to lead the Spitfires past Sudbury, 6-3. Kassian’s four-point night nudged the Spits out of a two-game funk to even their record to 3-3. Marcus Foligno, again skating on a line with John McFarland and Kris Kontos,…

  • 10/2 Recap: Henley shows Howe it's done in; Foligno gets two

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    Cedrick Henley rallied for a Gordie Howe hat trick Saturday, posting two goals including the game winner, an assist, and a third period fight to lead Val-d’Or to a 4-1 win over visiting Lewiston. The 6’5, 196-pound forward was physically dominant in his first game since returning from Sabres camp, rounding out his night with…

  • 9/30 Recap: Shipley shoots Dogs to win; Pysyk gets "C"

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    Newly acquired center Steven Shipley put forth a strong third period effort Thursday, fueling Niagara’s dominating finish with a power play assist and the game winning goal just 2:16 later in the Ice Dogs 5-4 win over visiting Erie. The multi-point effort is exactly what the doctor ordered for the Sabres 2010 fourth rounder after…

  • 9/27 Recap: Boychuk back as 'Hawks soar; Fienhage achy

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    In the CHL’s only Monday contest, Riley Boychuk was in the starting lineup but did not register a point as Portland trounced Vancouver, 7-2. The 6’5, 220-pound forward arrived back in PDX Sunday night along with Brad Ross (TOR) and team captain Brett Ponich (STL) to help the ‘Hawks even their record after Saturday’s 4-1…

  • Towering trio remains as Sabres return junior prospects

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    The Buffalo Sabres have announced that nine players were returned to their junior clubs over the weekend. Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier announced today the team has returned the following nine players to their respective junior clubs: forwards Riley Boychuk (Portland, WHL), Cedrick Henley (Val d’Or, QMJHL), Steven Shipley (Niagara, OHL), Kevin Sundher (Chilliwack, WHL), Gregg…

  • 9/5 recap: Shipley to the shelf

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    SabresProspects has learned that 6’2, 205-pound center Steven Shipley of the Owen Sound Attack could miss the remainder of the pre-season after breaking a finger in the first week of training camp. It’s a tough start for the Sabres 2010 fourth round pick after reporting a day behind schedule. We’ll keep tabs on the injury…

  • 9/4 Recap: Boychuk bangs as 'Hawks rally

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    In Saturday pre-season action, Riley Boychuk notched a late assist and provided a physical spark Saturday as Portland came back from a pair of four-goal deficits to earn a thrilling 6-5 overtime win over the OHL’s Soo Greyhounds. With about eight minutes to play and the Winterhawks trailing 5-3, Boychuk broke down the wing and…

  • Deja Goose: Boychuk arrives in top shape

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    When the Sabres drafted Riley Boychuk this past June, there was one obvious thought that came to mind: Goose 2.0. After all here were the Sabres, ten years removed from selecting Portland power forward Paul Gaustad with the 220th pick, using another seventh rounder on a hard-nosed, 6’5 220-pounder from the WHL’s Winterhawks. Gaustad’s commitment…

  • Aaaaand….they're off!

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    The zambonis are tuned up, new sticks have been ordered, and the billets have cleared space. With QMJHL camps breaking ice and the rest of the CHL starting to follow suit, so begins another season of SabresProspects coverage. Finally. Aside from going to LA for the draft, hitting up prospect camp for a few days, doing…