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  • 10/12 Recap: Gauthier-Leduc strikes in loss; McNabb eyes Saturday return

    In a quiet Tuesday for Sabres prospects, Jerome Gauthier-Leduc scored a power play goal as Rimouski lost at Saint John, 5-3. The 18-year old gave the Oceanic a 2-1 lead with five minutes to go in the first period when a teammates’ shot ricocheted off the pipe right to his stick for an easy goal.…

  • 10/11 Recap: Kassian continues to flex; McNabb day-to-day

    Zack Kassian continued his early season tear through the OHL Monday, scoring a goal, three assists, and a clear decision to propel Windsor to a 5-3 win over Sarnia. The four-point night, Kassian’s second such output this season, gives him 11 points through four games since returning from Buffalo. With three helpers in the bag…

  • 10/9 Recap: Jokinen gets it goin'; CHLers finding grooves

    Justin Jokinen scored his second goal of the weekend Saturday as Minnesota State played to a second straight tie with St. Lawrence, 1-1. The 6’3 junior has appeared stronger and quicker after being scratched for the Mavericks final ten games last season. The marked improvement helped him draw an early penalty and later lay a…

  • 10/6 Recap: Happier JGL producing; Fienhage logs first major

    Jerome Gauthier-Leduc (+1) posted an assist Wednesday as Rimouski downed Chicoutimi, 4-3. The helper came with the man advantage late in the second period to tie the game 3-3 heading into the break. Alexander Lavoie (’11) potted a pair of goals for the losing side. Prior to the game, Gauthier-Leduc told L’Avantage that he prefers…

  • 10/1 Recap: McNabb plays 200th; Sutch jumped

    Brayden McNabb (+2) returned to the Kootenay lineup Friday with an even-strength assist as the Ice doubled up Spokane, 6-3. The contest, McNabb’s first since returning from Sabres training camp, was his 200th career WHL game. In those 200 games, the 6’4, 218-pound rearguard has posted totals of 29-76-105 with 324 PIM. There is no chance…

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

    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…

  • Towering trio remains as Sabres return junior prospects

    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…

  • Aaaaand….they're off!

    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…

  • Kassian grabs late goal as White doubles up Red

    Zack Kassian scored a third period goal Friday as Team Red lost the opening scrimmage of Canada’s U20 Evaluation Camp to Team White, 6-3. With the bulk of his time spent on the right wing of a line with Curtis Hamilton and Riley Sheahan, the 6’3 Kassian elevated his physical presence and forechecking ability in…

  • Kassian, McNabb selected for Canadian camp

    Buffalo Sabres 2009 draft picks Zack Kassian (13th) and Brayden McNabb (66th) have been selected to attend Hockey Canada’s 2011 U20 Development Camp. The 19-year old duo will be two of 41 skaters convening this August in St. John’s, NL as reigning silver medalist Team Canada begins construction for their entry in the World Junior…