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05-07-2008 - Sabres 2007-08 rookie review
The Sabres had six rookies who played for the team this season.
04-27-2008 - Sabres Top 20 prospects, Spring 2008
It’s been said hockey teams need to build from the net out, and if that’s the case the Buffalo Sabres have a bright future with Swedish goalkeeper Jhonas Enroth sitting atop the team’s prospect rankings.
02-26-2008 - Sabres NCAA prospects update
Despite having only mid-round NCAA picks, the Buffalo Sabres have a couple of players who should make a future mark in the NHL and a couple more who will make a serious run at it.
01-01-2008 - Sabres AHL prospects update
Even though the Rochester Americans have struggled, the Sabres have both hits and misses among their AHL prospects.
12-27-2007 - 2008 WJC: Enroth a Swedish sensation for Sabres
Buffalo's goaltending pipeline looks a lot brighter with the emerge of Jhonas Enroth who has been labeled "The best goaltending prospect from Sweden since Henrik Lundqvist."
12-01-2007 - Sabres fall 2007 junior prospects update
The Buffalo Sabres have seven junior prospects, five of whom were picked in the fifth round or later.
11-05-2007 - Buffalo's new strength - its defensive pipeline
Long considered a forward factory, the Buffalo Sabres have changed gears of late.
10-04-2007 - Sabres AHL prospects preview
After finishing eighth and losing out to the eventual Calder Cup champs in 2006-07, the Buffalo Sabres wing of the Rochester Americans is one year older and should help the team contend for the Cup this season.
09-23-2007 - Q&A with T.J. Brennan
Hockey's Future talked to Brennan at Sabres training camp.
09-03-2007 - Sabres Top 20 prospects, Fall 2007
Drew Stafford remains atop the Buffalo Sabres Top 20 prospects list.
07-09-2007 - Sabres 2007 draft review
The theme of Buffalo's 2007 NHL draft was buying North American.
06-17-2007 - Sabres 2007 draft preview
The Buffalo Sabres select at 31st overall in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.
06-11-2007 - Sabres 2002 draft evaluation
The Buffalo Sabres 2002 draft picks have averaged a respectable 35 NHL games each.
05-27-2007 - Rochester Americans prospects review
After not making the AHL playoffs for the first time in 16 years, the Rochester Americans showed that 2005-06 was merely a dip in the road, finishing eighth out of 27 teams in 2006-07.
05-21-2007 - Sabres 2006-07 rookie review
Buffalo's farm system continued to produce quality forwards in 2006-07.
05-13-2007 - Sabres European prospects review
The Buffalo Sabres had seven marginal prospects playing in Europe in 2006-07.
04-29-2007 - Sabres junior prospects season review
The Buffalo Sabres have four CHL prospects, three of which are based in the QMJHL.
04-06-2007 - Q&A with Nathan Gerbe
Buffalo Sabres prospect Nathan Gerbe has had an outstanding sophomore campaign, currently second on Boston College with 47 points.
03-21-2007 - Sabres Top 20 prospects
Drew Stafford tops the Buffalo Sabres Top 20 prospects list.
02-20-2007 - Sabres NCAA prospects update
The Buffalo Sabres have seven NCAA prospects, including four defensemen and three forwards.
12-09-2006 - Sabres junior prospect update
The club currently has just four prospects skating in the CHL. This may well be the fewest number of prospects the club has developed in the CHL in many years.
12-05-2006 - Kennedy lighting it up at Michigan State
Tim Kennedy has regained full usage of one of his primary tools of the trade – his hands.
10-17-2006 - Q&A with Felix Schutz
German-born prospects in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League have been a rare breed in recent years.
10-06-2006 - Rochester Americans 2006-07 season preview
After making 16 consecutive trips to the playoffs, the Rochester Americans found themselves at home at the end of the 2005-06 season.
09-15-2006 - Sabres training camp preview
There are very few spots available for prospects on the Sabres roster, but there are a few to watch at the 2006 training camp.
09-10-2006 - Sabres Top 20 prospects
Marek Zagrapan tops the Buffalo Sabres Top 20 prospects list.
06-29-2006 - Sabres 2006 draft review
The Buffalo brass used their first two picks on players from the Swedish junior ranks, a first for the Sabres organization and the first time they chose two players from Sweden since 1984.
06-29-2006 - Q&A with Dennis Persson
Dennis Persson was the second Swedish player selected in the 2006 Entry Draft.
06-21-2006 - Sabres 2006 draft preview
The Buffalo Sabres hold the No. 24 pick in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft.
05-22-2006 - Q&A with Patrick Kaleta
Kaleta is currently playing in the MasterCard Memorial Cup as his junior career draws to a close and he hopes that his game has improved enough to be rewarded by a contract from the Sabres.
04-10-2006 - Dennis named top goaltender in OHL
Dennis was recently named the OHL’s goalie of the year following a superlative year wherein he surpassed a 23-year-old single season record for wins with 44.
03-25-2006 - Sabres Top 20 prospects
Previously regarded as an organization top-heavy in forwards, there are currently three defensive prospects placed in the top 10 for the first time since 2001.
02-23-2006 - Q&A with Mike Card
With the Kelowna Rockets, veteran defenseman Mike Card is looked upon to contribute in many ways.
01-23-2006 - Sabres NCAA prospects update
The Buffalo Sabres have a total of seven prospects honing their skills in the four major conferences of the NCAA in 2005-06, highlighted by a former first-round pick at forward and a talented crop of freshmen.
12-28-2005 - 2006 WJC: Q&A with Marek Zagrapan
Marek Zagrapan scored once and added four assists in Slovakia’s first game of the 2006 World Junior Championships, a 7-4 victory over Latvia.
12-28-2005 - 2006 WJC: Gerbe and Butler play defensive roles
Buffalo Sabres prospects Nate Gerbe and defenseman Chris Butler both will be important defensive players shutting down the opponent’s attack for Team USA.
12-18-2005 - Sabres AHL prospects update
The 2005-06 edition of the Rochester Americans has been a roller coaster ride of injuries and call-ups, but it has also been highlighted by the emergence of a crop of promising Buffalo Sabres prospects.
10-31-2005 - Sabres CHL prospects update
The Buffalo Sabres have eight prospects playing in the CHL this season.
10-12-2005 - Sabres Top 20 prospects
The top of the Sabres prospect ranks is now dominated by a good mix of young forwards, starting with Thomas Vanek.
09-12-2005 - Sabres training camp preview
A look at some Buffalo Sabres prospects who might make the roster.
08-09-2005 - Sabres 2005 draft review
Leagues such as the USHL and EJHL had their number called by the Buffalo Sabres for the first time, with the club also selecting their first German in many a year.
07-25-2005 - Sabres 2005 draft preview
The Buffalo Sabres will select 13th in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft.
05-26-2005 - Q&A with Mark Mancari
Buffalo Sabres prospect Mark Mancari is part of the Ottawa 67s contingent at the 2005 Memorial Cup.
05-12-2005 - Sabres 2000 draft evaluation
Only two Buffalo Sabres picks have played any NHL games thus far, Paul Gaustad and Sean McMorrow with one game each.
04-09-2005 - Q&A with Drew Stafford
North Dakota sophomore and Buffalo Sabres prospect Drew Stafford will compete in for the NCAA championship tonight.
02-18-2005 - Sabres Top 20 prospects
Ryan Miller regains the top spot on the Buffalo Sabres Top 20 prospects list.
01-24-2005 - Stafford heads quintet of Sabres prospects at WJC
A wrap-up of the performances of the five Buffalo Sabres WJC prospects.
01-13-2005 - Sabres scout Darryl Plandowski on the team’s prospects at the WJC
During the tournament in Grand Forks, Sabres scout Darryl Plandowski talked with Hockey’s Future about these prospects.
10-31-2004 - Sabres CHL prospect update
Clarke MacArthur (WHL) and Dylan Hunter (OHL) are two Sabres prospects standing out early in the 2004-05 season.
10-17-2004 - Q&A with Paul Gaustad
Paul Gaustad is a big checking center with the AHL Rochester Americans.
10-14-2004 - Rochester Americans season preview
Tomas Vanek will join Ryan Miller in the Rochester Americans line-up, one that hopes to make it past the Western Conference final this year.
09-11-2004 - Sabres Top 20 prospects
Thomas Vanek tops the Buffalo Sabres prospects list.
08-02-2004 - Sabres 2004 draft review
The Buffalo Sabres made eight selections in the 2004 Entry Draft, headlined by Drew Stafford.
06-25-2004 - Sabres 2004 draft preview
The Buffalo Sabres hold the 13th overall pick in the 2004 Entry Draft.
05-31-2004 - Sabres sign Daniel Paille
The Buffalo Sabres added a key brick to their foundation by announcing the signing of Guelph Storm standout Daniel Paille to a three-year deal.
05-27-2004 - Sabres 1999 draft evaluation
1999 was a very bad draft year for the Buffalo Sabres.
05-03-2004 - Sabres rookie review 2003-04
A look at the seven rookies that suited up for the Buffalo Sabres during the 2003-04 season.
02-01-2004 - Q&A with Branislav Fabry
Interview with Buffalo Sabres 2003 pick, Slovakian forward Branislav Fabry.
12-31-2003 - Sabres trio taking part in WJC
Three Sabres prospects from three countries are competing in the 2004 WJCs.
11-03-2003 - Sabres: Top ten prospects
A new look at the top prospects of the Buffalo Sabres.
09-01-2003 - Sabres: Training camp preview
A look at the prospects that Sabres fans can expect to see (or not see) at the 2003 training camp.
07-22-2003 - 2003 Buffalo Sabres Draft Review, Part 2
Part 2 of the Buffalo Sabres draft review concentrates on the stengths and weaknesses of each of the 10 selections.
06-27-2003 - 2003 Buffalo Sabres Draft Review, Part 1
A recap of the Buffalo Sabres 2003 NHL Draft, with quotes from Darcy Regier and Buffalo's no. 1 selection, Tomas Vanek.
06-08-2003 - Sabres 2002-03 Prospect Statistics
A look at the statistical performances for the 2002-03 season of the prospects in the Buffalo Sabres organization.
04-20-2003 - Sabres Report: The Revised Prospect Rankings
With both Ales Kotalik and Henrik Tallinder seemingly moving on to NHL glory, it's time to revamp the prospect rankings for the Buffalo Sabres...
04-01-2003 - Sabres Report: Statistical Update for March
Find out what the Buffalo Sabres' prospects accomplished, statistically speaking, during the month of March...
03-25-2003 - Sabres Report: Buffalo Now Ryan's Hope
An article on the newest Sabre prospect, former Northeastern University right wing Mike Ryan...
02-17-2003 - Sabres Report: Statistical Update for February
The statistical breakdown for the Buffalo Sabres' prospects...
02-01-2003 - Sabres Report: The Mid-Season Player Rankings
A look at the revamped prospect rankings of the Buffalo Sabres...
01-17-2003 - Sabres Report: Riding the Rollercoaster
The story so far in this up-and-down season for Buffalo's top farm club, the AHL's Rochester Americans...
01-03-2003 - Sabres Report: Statistical Update for December
A rundown of the statistics posted by the Buffalo prospects during the month of December...
12-31-2002 - Sabres Report: Q&A with Marty Magers
An interview with one of Buffalo's goaltending prospects, Marty Magers of the OHL's Owen Sound Attack...
12-17-2002 - Sabres Report: A Roy of Hope
An article on the Buffalo prospects selected to play at the 2003 World Junior Championships...
12-01-2002 - Barons even up Amerks
The Cleveland Barons evened up the Rochester Americans, 1-1, with the Amerks penalized nine times versus four for Cleveland. Goaltenders were sharp, but the Amerks did not bury their breakaway chances.
11-25-2002 - Sabres Report: Statistical Update for November
The prospects of the Buffalo Sabres, by the numbers, plus a small bit of information on noteworthy performances by a few of the youngsters...
11-12-2002 - Does Two Wins Mean Victory for The Amerks?
The beginning of the season may have seemed like forever for the Amerks as well as the fans. Loss after loss, and if there wasn’t a loss, there was a tie. The twelve game winless streak...
10-31-2002 - Sabres Report: Disappointment Mounts Over Kriukov
An update on the progress of Buffalo's 1st round pick in the 2000 NHL Draft, Artem Kriukov, plus news on Buffalo's other European prospects...
10-23-2002 - Amerks Stumble out of the Gate
New Season, new rookies, new team. Better season than last? So far it doesn’t seem it. The Amerks are 0-3-1-1....
10-11-2002 - Sabres Report: Amerks Younger and Tougher
A preview of the 2002-03 edition of the Rochester Americans...
09-30-2002 - Sabres Report: 2002 Camp Winding Down
The story so far for the Buffalo Sabres' 2002 Training Camp...
09-20-2002 - Sabres Report: Black, White and Red
A report on the play of some of Buffalo's prospects during the first two days of training camp...
08-31-2002 - Sabres Report: Dig the New Breed
A look at some of the draft choices that have signed with the Buffalo Sabres in this off-season...
08-21-2002 - Sabres Report: Hello Goodbye
The revised edition of Buffalo's top 15 prospects features a couple new arrivals, as well as one departure...
07-09-2002 - Sabres Report: 2002 Draft Review, Part 2
In this article, HF takes a closer look at Buffalo's 10 selections from the 2002 NHL Entry Draft...
06-24-2002 - Sabres Report: 2002 Draft Review, Part 1
A recap of some of the more significant happenings for the Buffalo Sabres at this past weekend's NHL Entry Draft...
06-20-2002 - Sabres Report: 2002 Draft Preview, Part 3
The final installment of the Sabres' Draft Preview, which includes a little speculation about whom the Sabres might choose in this weekend's Prospectpalooza...
06-18-2002 - Sabres Report: 2002 Draft Preview, Part 2
A breakdown of Buffalo's organizational depth, as well as other minutiae related to the upcoming NHL Draft...
06-14-2002 - Sabres Report: 2002 Draft Preview, Part 1
With the financial controversy and uncertainty swirling around the ownership of the Buffalo Sabres, it has become difficult to focus on little else beyond whether or not the team will remain in Buffalo beyond next season....
05-27-2002 - Sabres Report: Notes from the Edge of Bankruptcy
A report on how recent financial woes could affect Buffalo's signing of their 2000 draft picks, as well as news on a Memorial Cup-winning prospect...
05-15-2002 - Sabres Report: The Locomotive Age
A report on the playoff performance of Buffalo prospect Artem Kriukov, as well as the Sabres' other European prospects...
04-15-2002 - Sabres Report: The Tee Times
Ooh, Ahh, Sabres on the golf course, indeed! A rundown on the playoff futility being experienced throughout much of the Buffalo organization...
04-04-2002 - Sabres Report: Q&A with Andrew Peters
A chat with Rochester Americans' tough guy Andrew Peters...
03-28-2002 - HF's Interview with the Sabres Norm Milley
The Buffalo Sabres in recent years have built up solid depth at the right wing position via trades and good drafting. Some of this talent is already on the Buffalo roster, but there are still a couple of good prospects in the pipeline. One of those prospects...
03-19-2002 - Sabres Report: Q&A with Norm Milley
A conversation with Buffalo RW prospect, and current Rochester American, Norm Milley...
03-02-2002 - Sabres Report: Pugilistic Prospects Parade Punching Prowess
The time is coming when Buffalo will have to replace veteran enforcer Rob Ray. This article offers up some names as possible successors...
02-07-2002 - Sabres Report: The Henrik Tallinder Interview
An interview with Buffalo's top defensive prospect, and Sweden native, Henrik Tallinder...
02-01-2002 - Sabres Report: The Mid-Season Rankings
A mid-season review on the progress of Buffalo's top 15 prospects...
01-13-2002 - Sabres Report: A Conversation with Derek Roy
I had the chance to speak with Derek Roy prior to Kitchener's 1/5 game vs. Erie. This article is a transcript of the conversation with the Buffalo prospect...
01-10-2002 - Sabres Report: Czech Mates
An update on the play of Buffalo's prospects participating in the 2002 WJC, as well as information on Buffalo's other European prospects...
12-18-2001 - Sabres Report: An Interview with Doug Janik
This past summer, the Buffalo Sabres signed defensive prospect Doug Janik to his first pro contract. Janik, a 2nd round pick of the Sabres in ’99, played in the U.S. national program before...
12-16-2001 - Sabres Report: An Interview with Luc Theoret
As the title says, I had the chance to interview Buffalo defensive prospect Luc Theoret following the Amerks 12/14 game vs. Cleveland. Luc signed a contract with Buffalo in ’99, but he is only now getting his....
12-10-2001 - Sabres Report: Ryan Denyin’
An update on the play of Buffalo's goaltending prospect Ryan Miller, as well as news on their other college prospect, Mike Pandolfo...
11-24-2001 - Sabres Report: Dial "M" For Mediocre
An update on the performance of the Rochester Americans, as well as some notes on the play of individual Amerks...
10-28-2001 - Sabres Report: Jason and The Cataractes
An update on the fast start by Sabres' prospect Jason Pominville, as well as news on Buffalo's other CHL prospects...
10-03-2001 - Sabres Report: 2001 Training Camp Wrap-Up, Part III
The final installment of the training camp trilogy, this article deals mostly with the younger players that have made the Buffalo roster, but also includes the final preseason statistics...
10-02-2001 - Sabres Report: 2001 Training Camp Wrap-Up, Part II
A report on the making of the 2001-02 Rochester Americans, as well as information on college and European players...
10-01-2001 - Sabres Report: 2001 Training Camp Wrap-up, Part I
A report on the training camp performances of some of Buffalo's junior prospects...
09-08-2001 - Sabres Report: From St. Catherines to Charleston
Information on the upcoming training camp for the Buffalo Sabres, as well as other prospect-related news...
07-31-2001 - Sabres Report: Buffalo’s Top 15 Prospects for 2000-01
A wrap-up of Buffalo's prospect performances for the 2000-01 season...
06-26-2001 - Sabres Report: 2001 Draft Review
A wrap-up of the Sabres' weekend at the 2001 NHL Draft...
06-20-2001 - Sabres Report: 2001 Draft Preview
A preview of what the Buffalo Sabres might do in this weekend's NHL draft...
06-11-2001 - Sabres Report: Winding Down
A wrap-up of the playoff exploits of some of Buffalo's prospects...
04-29-2001 - Sabres Report: An Embarrassment of Riches
A report on the season that was for Buffalo's goaltending prospects...
04-15-2001 - Sabres Report: The Thin Blueline
A progress report on the defensemen in Buffalo's system...
03-19-2001 - Sabres Report: Left of Center
A round-up of Buffalo's prospects at the LW position...
02-20-2001 - Sabres Report: Rights Offering
An update on the prospects at RW for the Buffalo Sabres...
02-09-2001 - Sabres Report: Centers of Attention
The first in a series of mid-term progress reports of Buffalo's prospects, by position...
01-26-2001 - Sabres Report: Catching Up
A random assortment of recent news items related to the activities of several Buffalo Sabres prospects...
01-08-2001 - Sabres Report: From Russia, With Disappointment
A report on the performances of Buffalo prospects participating in the 2001 World Junior Championships...
12-05-2000 - Sabres Report: Artem of Hooks and Other European Tales
A report on the progress of Buffalo's top pick in the 2000 Draft, as well as news on other Sabres' prospects playing in Europe...
11-18-2000 - Sabres Report: Third Time Lucky?
An update on the progress of some of Buffalo's prospects currently playing for the Rochester Americans
11-02-2000 - Sabres Report: Around the CHL
The Canadian Hockey League, which consists of the Ontario, Western and Quebec leagues, is still the predominate supplier of talent to the NHL. The Buffalo Sabres have in recent seasons taken full advantage of the talent supply available...
10-17-2000 - Sabres Report: The Seattle Sabres?
A look at several Sabres' prospects playing for the Seattle Thunderbirds of the WHL.
10-05-2000 - Sabres Report: Coming Into Focus
A wrap-up of the Buffalo Sabres preseason, including statistics for all the players.
09-25-2000 - Sabres Report: Columbus Discovers Buffalo
A report on Buffalo's 2 preseason games vs. Columbus, as well as commentaries on roster battles and Barrett Heisten.
09-23-2000 - Sabres Report: Youth Being Served
A report on Buffalo's first three pre-season games, as well as some information on Rochester's training camp.
09-16-2000 - Sabres Report: Warming Up to the Ice Age
An update on the performances of prospects taking part in the Buffalo Sabres 2000 training camp.
06-28-2000 - The Buffalo Sabres 2000 Draft Review
Never let it be said that the Buffalo Sabres are predictable at the draft table, at least when it comes to making their 1st round picks. Back in 1983, they chose high school goaltender Tom Barrasso with the 5th pick overall, which at the time was the
06-21-2000 - Sabres 2000 Draft Preview
Every June, the NHL holds its annual talent replenishment in the form of the Entry Draft. Each draft is unique in that a particular position, or perhaps one league, team or country ends up being the main fixation of NHL GMs in the draft’s early goin
01-11-2000 - Sabres Report: WJC Y2K
In a tourney that answered the question "What would happen if a hockey tournament was held in Skelleftea, Sweden and no one showed up?", the Buffalo Sabres had ample representation amongst several teams taking part in the 2000 World Junior Championsh
12-30-1999 - Sabres: Doug Janik
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11-29-1999 - Sabres Report: The Prospect Rankings
The Buffalo Sabres entered the 1999-2000 season with one of the most impressive prospect lists in the NHL. Little has occurred during the 1st quarter of this season that would change Buffalo’s standing as one of the more talent-rich clubs, so it is
10-03-1999 - Sabres Report: ’99 Training Camp Wrap-Up
With the start of the Buffalo Sabres’ 1999-2000 season just hours away, it would probably be a good idea for this writer to tie up the loose ends left over from a mildly interesting training camp.
09-23-1999 - Sabres Report: Training Camp Review, Part One
Just three short months removed from their gut-wrenching Stanley Cup Final loss, the Buffalo Sabres opened their 1999 training camp with high hopes for a return to the Big Dance.
09-05-1999 - Sabres Report: Training Camp Preview
With the beginning of the Buffalo Sabres '99 training camp just a day away, this would be a good time to present a camp preview. The main purpose of this article will be to speculate which Sabre prospects, if any...
08-23-1999 - Sabres Report: Y’all Caught?
The sweltering heat of the past couple months is now giving way to the cooler temperatures associated with the onset of fall. Before you know it, the leaves will be falling outside, while the sticks and gloves will be dropping in hockey rinks across
08-11-1999 - Heisten and Janik - The Sabres Maine Draft Picks
Two of the most promising players the Sabres picked up in the 1999 draft are Buffalo's first round selection Barrett Heisten (Left Wing, 20th overall), and one of their second round picks, Doug Janik (Defense, 55th overall).
06-28-1999 - Buffalo Sabres Draft Review
The 28-chapter book known as the 1999 NHL Entry Draft has been completed, with a possible title for the Buffalo Sabres' chapter being "Good Things Come In Small Packages".
06-18-1999 - Buffalo Sabres 1999 Draft Preview
If there is one team in the NHL that is a testament to good drafting and player development, that team is the Buffalo Sabres. In addition to the Sabres' appearance in this year's Stanley Cup finals, their farm club the Rochester Americans made the 1
06-07-1999 - Sabres Report: Odds & Sods
Back in the early 70s, the British rock band The Who released the album “Odds & Sods”, which was a collection of songs that had been left off of previously released albums for various reasons.
05-31-1999 - Sabres: Late-Bloomer Sylvester in the NHL Playoffs
Some Sabres fans have been scratching their heads lately wondering who this #46 is on the right wing. When he made his NHL debut in a home game against the New Jersey Devils, it was for the most part unexpected.
04-26-1999 - Sabres Report: Update of the Top 20 prospects
Spring is in the air, so that means that the 98-99 regular season has ended for most of the Buffalo Sabres prospects. This has been a great season to be covering the Sabre prospects, as there have been several outstanding performances by a number of
04-12-1999 - Sabres' Defensive Prospects Sarich and Grand-Pierre: Buffalo's Dynamic Duo
Some people may dispute that the Buffalo Sabres have the best defensive prospects in the game, but I think that they would have to concede that the young defensive players Sarich and Grand-Pierre that Buffalo has in the minors are among the best out
02-27-1999 - Good Things Sometimes Come in Small Packages
Buffalo, NY (GS) -- If you are a fan of the Buffalo Sabres, then you have learned that bigger isn't always better. Players like Mike Peca, Brian Holzinger, Curtis Brown, Dixon Ward and Derek Plante hardly have the desired NHL size, yet they still ha
02-15-1999 - Sarich Brothers
In the past two games the Buffalo Sabres have played rookie defenseman Corey Sarich. He has played very strong these two games, including some key times in overtime game against Ottawa. He currently holds a rating of +2.
02-05-1999 - Sabres Report: Prospect Update
Welcome to the February edition of the Buffalo Sabres Top 20 prospects. This update features the removal of one name from the prospect list (Erik Rassmussen), the addition of another (Brad Moran) and some general upward or downward movement amongst
02-01-1999 - From Nowhere To Top Prospect
Jean-Luc Grand-Pierre claws his way towards the NHL
01-09-1999 - Buffalo Prospect Update
Welcome to this belated edition of the Sabres' Top 20. There has been only slight movement since my last offering, but there have been noteworthy accomplishments by some of the prospects since November...
11-17-1998 - Buffalo Sabres Prospect Rankings- November Update
There has been a fair amount of both upward and downward movement in the prospect rankings this month, with one player being added to the list (Brian Campbell) and one player removed (Andrew Peters).
11-12-1998 - Sabres Report: Prospecting for Czech Gold
While the Czech Republic's '98 Olympic gold medal performance in ice hockey came as a shock to many casual hockey observers, the Buffalo Sabres hockey department likely took this development in stride.
10-15-1998 - Top 20 Prospects of the Buffalo Sabres
For this month's edition of the Sabres Top 20, I've decided to remove the name of Vaclav Varada, the man that occupied the top spot in my last Top 10 offering. Vaclav has been removed, not because of poor play or a trade, but because he has convince
10-08-1998 - Sabres Final '98 Training Camp Update
Thank goodness the exhibition season is over! At least, I'm sure that is what most Buffalo Sabre fans are thinking as they watched their favorite NHL team go 1-6 in pre-season play (2-6 if you count the win over the Austrian team).
09-30-1998 - Sabres '98 Training Camp Report
Each fall, in 27 cities scattered around North America, NHL veterans and hopefuls gather to compete for roster spots in NHL training camps. There is always a feeling of optimism surrounding training camp, which is seen as a new beginning by fans of
09-14-1998 - Sabres Top 10 Prospects: Dipping into a deep pool of talent
The Lindros family is whining about Eric's contract, while Dominik Hasek wrapped his sports car around an elm tree, so that can mean only one thing: NHL training camps will soon be opening!
01-22-1998 - Sabres Prospects Update
As of Mid-January 1998, here is my current feeling as to the Sabres top prospects...
01-21-1998 - Sabres center prospects: Mid-season report Card
Today we will wrap things up by looking at Buffalo's prospects at the Center position...
01-14-1998 - Buffalo Sabres Left Wing Prospects: Mid Season Report Card
Today we look at Buffalo's prospects at Left Wing.
01-12-1998 - Buffalo Sabres Right Wing Prospects: Mid Season Report Card
Today we will start with Buffalo prospects at Right Wing.
01-08-1998 - Buffalo Sabres Defensive Prospects: Mid Season Report Card
Today I will cover all the Sabres Defensive prospects.
01-06-1998 - Buffalo Sabres Goalie Prospects: Mid Season Report Card
This report will eventually cover every single Sabres prospect. It will serveas my mid season report card on every player with Buffalo system...
12-29-1997 - Sabres Prospects at World Junior Championships
The World Junior Championships are currently being played in Finland and Don Luce, director of Scouting and player development for the Buffalo Sabres, must like what he's seeing from the six Buffalo Sabres prospects...
12-24-1997 - Ownership Change in Buffalo should mean Big Changes
The Buffalo Sabres may be headed in a new direction early in 1998. Some time this week Buffalo long confused ownership question will finally be resolved. Lifetime owners Nortrup Knox and John O. Swados are being forced out by minority owner John Rigas, owner of Adelphia Cable. Rigas is rumored to finally be taken full control...
12-12-1997 - Sabres Make Roster Moves
The Buffalo Sabres have recently made several moves involving their prospects...
12-12-1997 - Buffalo Sabres Update
Buffalo recently sent Erik Rasmussen and Jay McKee down to Rochester to get more playing time. Buffalo also allowed Rochester to re-assign Mike Zanutto and Daniel Bienvenue to South Carolina of the ECHL for the same reason...
11-19-1997 - Sabres Update
Sabres Update
11-06-1997 - The Sabres Present and Future
I've often wondered why it took my beloved Sabres so long to attempt to build a winner thru player development. Buffalo always seemed to have this win now attitude, the problem was they never did win now!
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