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Old 11-14-2005, 10:01 PM   #1
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EHM2005: Sharpening Swords in Buffalo

New GM Expects Playoff Berth; Brings Back Blue and Gold

September 1 2005 (Buffalo News) -
Managing Partner Larry Quinn introduced new Buffalo Sabres General Manager Matthew Bosela in a press conference at HSBC Arena this morning. The 32 year old Bosela, the assistant GM under Darcy Regier during last year's lockout season, assumes full control of all hockey-related operations for the Sabres.

"This organization is filled with explosive young talent and I completely expect the team to be in the playoff hunt right away", Bosela exclaimed. "The fans of this hockey club have been extremely patient over the past five years and it is time they're rewarded with a winning team."


Quinn would briefly talk about Regier a moment later. "Darcy did an absolutely marvelous job and I would never say anything to diminish his many accomplishments over the past nine years in Buffalo. There just comes a point in time where patience runs out. We've righted the ship from a financial standpoint but now we need to move forward and turn this franchise into an annual contender in the standings."

Talking about Bosela, Quinn would remark that "Matthew is one of the brightest young minds in the game and both Mr. Golisano and I feel that he's the perfect individual to take this club to the highest level."

Lindy Ruff and his coaching staff will all retain their positions for 2005-06. "Lindy is the longest tenured head coach in the National Hockey League for a reason." Bosela exclaimed. "He brings great passion and dedication to the franchise and I truly feel he is the right man to coach this club."

Bosela would receive a standing ovation moments later, when he announced that the Sabres were going back to the traditional blue and gold color scheme with a modernized logo. He then unveiled the new home and road jerseys for all to see. "The blue is a little deeper than before and the gold is a little more pronounced", Bosela said. "The logo itself has a sharper looking Buffalo and the swords are pretty much carbon copies of the blades on our third jersey from the past number of years."

"Our ultimate goal is to bring the product back to the great fans of Western New York and Southern Ontario", Bosela said. "We want to provide merchandise our supporters will be proud to wear and ice a team that they will be proud to root for. It's up to me to show we're on the right track."

Bosela concluded by saying he's finalizing details for the upcoming 2005 training camp and would have interesting news to share in the days ahead.


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Old 11-14-2005, 10:36 PM   #2
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Sabres Announce First Annual Prospect Cup


September 2 2005 (Buffalo News) -
Buffalo Sabres GM Matthew Bosela announced today that the club would be instituting a new competition for unsigned Sabres prospects called the Prospect Cup, to be held at the start of training camp every year.

"Every team is looking for an excuse to see all of its talent take part in competition", Bosela indicated. "It's difficult to get the young kids playing time when you have over fifty guys showing up for training camp. Preseason games are usually reserved for guys under contract and I really wanted to have the ability to see some of our unsigned, younger prospects in action."

"This gives us that opportunity."

Bosela would go on to announce the opponents in the 2005 competition, headlined by the 2005 NCAA Men's Champions from the University of Denver. Also participating will be the University of Minnesota and the U.S. National Development Program.

"We're truly blessed to have three incredibly talented teams taking part in this friendly competition", Bosela enthused. "Since NCAA players aren't able to attend professional training camps, this tournament will give us a chance to see our recent draft pick Chris Butler in action. Sabres fans will also be floored by the talent on the University of Minnesota team, led by 17 year old superprospect Phil Kessel. The club that nurtured Kessel, the NDTP, will also take part in the event."

"We've received replies from every single unsigned Sabres prospect and with one exception, all accepted the invitations to our 2005 training camp. We look forward to looking at our future Sabres in action in the same arena."

Bosela would not indicate the player who declined the invitation.

The Prospect Cup will kick off on Friday September the 9th. Tickets will go on sale Saturday September 3rd.

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Old 11-14-2005, 11:04 PM   #3
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Training Camp Roster Finalized: Meet the 2005 Buffalo Sabres

September 3 2005 (Buffalo News) -
Matthew Bosela, General Manager of the Buffalo Sabres, has released the names of the sixty players taking part in the club's 2005 training camp.

The Buffalo News has put together a detailed analysis for all of the organization's contracted players in addition to some brief remarks for the unsigned prospects coming into camp, starting with the goaltenders.

GOALTENDERS (UNDER CONTRACT):





UNSIGNED GOALTENDERS ON TRIAL:

ADAM DENNIS (G)
20 years old, 6'0" 183lbs, Shoots Left, Canadian
Drafted Sixth Round (#182) by Buffalo in 2005
2004/05 Stats: Guelph (OHL) 23GP 5-11-6 3so 2.49avg .930sp
London (OHL) 16GP 12-4-0 3so 1.50avg .951sp
NHL TOTALS: NONE

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Old 11-14-2005, 11:38 PM   #4
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UNSIGNED DEFENSEMEN ON TRIAL:

CALLE ASLUND (RD)
22 years old, 6'2" 205lbs, Shoots Left, Swedish
Drafted Eighth Round (#234) by Buffalo in 2001
2004/05 Stats: Rio Grande (CHL) 59GP 1g 5a 6pts 89pim
NHL TOTALS: NONE

VYACHESLAV BURAVCHIKOV (RD/LD)
18 years old, 6'2" 205lbs, Shoots Left, Russian
Drafted Sixth Round (#191) by Buffalo in 2005
2004/05 Stats: Krylja (RUS-2) 26GP 4g 1a 5pts +6 14pim
NHL TOTALS: NONE

MIKE CARD (LD/RD)
19 years old, 6'1" 198lbs, Shoots Right, Canadian
Drafted Eighth Round (#241) by Buffalo in 2004
2004/05 Stats: Kelowna (WHL) 72GP 10g 35a 45pts +22 85pim
NHL TOTALS: NONE

DAVID CULLEN (RD)
28 years old, 6'2" 216lbs, Shoots Right, Canadian
Undrafted
2004/05 Stats: Rochester (AHL) 43GP 2g 19a 21pts -11 25pim
NHL TOTALS: 19GP 0g 0a 0pts -7 6pim

DENIS DENISOV (LD/RD)
23 years old, 6'1" 185lbs, Shoots Left, Russian
Drafted Fifth Round (#149) by Buffalo in 2000
2004/05 Stats: Ak Bars Kazan (RUS) 57GP 4g 7a 11pts +7 30pim
NHL TOTALS: NONE

SYLVAIN DUFRESNE (RD)
27 years old, 6'2" 202lbs, Shoots Right, Canadian
Undrafted
2004/05 Stats: Rochester (AHL) 29GP 0g 2a 2pts 15pim
Toledo (ECHL) 35GP 1g 7a 8pts 29pim
NHL TOTALS: NONE

DENIS EZHOV (RD/LD)
20 years old, 5'11" 198lbs, Shoots Left, Russian
Drafted Fourth Round (#114) by Buffalo in 2003
2004/05 Stats: Novokuznetsk (RUS) 28GP 0g 0a 0pts 16pim
NHL TOTALS: NONE

MICHAEL FUNK (LD)
19 years old, 6'4" 191lbs, Shoots Left, Canadian
Drafted Second Round (#43) by Buffalo in 2004
2004/05 Stats: Portland (WHL) 71GP 8g 22a 30pts +13 84pim
NHL TOTALS: NONE

MARC-ANDRE GRAGNANI (LD)
18 years old, 6'1" 178lbs, Shoots Left, Canadian
Drafted Third Round (#87) by Buffalo in 2005
2004/05 Stats: P.E.I. (QMJHL) 68GP 10g 29a 39pts -16 48pim
NHL TOTALS: NONE

ANDREJ SEKERA (LD)
19 years old, 6'0" 200lbs, Shoots Left, Slovakian
Drafted Third Round (#71) by Buffalo in 2004
2004/05 Stats: Owen Sound (OHL) 52GP 7g 21a 28pts +9 18pim
NHL TOTALS: NONE

BRANDON SMITH (LD)
32 years old, 6'2" 194lbs, Shoots Left, Canadian
Undrafted
2004/05 Stats: Rochester (AHL) 67GP 4g 14a 18pts -1 32pim
NHL TOTALS: 33GP 3g 4a 7pts -5 10pim

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Old 11-14-2005, 11:52 PM   #5
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UNSIGNED CENTERS ON TRIAL:

JAKUB HULVA (C/RW)
21 years old, 6'0" 176lbs, Shoots Left, Czech
Drafted Fourth Round (#108) by Buffalo in 2002
2004/05 Stats: Vitkovice (CZE) 42GP 5g 3a 8pts 0pim
NHL TOTALS: NONE

ARTEM KRYUKOV (C/LW)
23 years old, 6'4" 191lbs, Shoots Left, Russian
Drafted First Round (#15) by Buffalo in 2000
2004/05 Stats: Yaroslav (RUS) 60GP 8g 9a 17pts +10 44pim
NHL TOTALS: NONE

MAXIM SHEVIEV (C/LW)
21 years old, 6'0" 176lbs, Shoots Left, Russian
Drafted Sixth Round (#178) by Buffalo in 2002
2004/05 Stats: Elektorstal (RUS) 48GP 4g 7a 11pts -15 109pim
NHL TOTALS: NONE

MAREK ZAGRAPAN (C)
18 years old, 6'1" 185lbs, Shoots Left, Slovakian
Drafted First Round (#13) by Buffalo in 2005
2004/05 Stats: Chicoutimi (QMJHL) 59GP 32g 50a 82pts +6 50pim
NHL TOTALS: NONE

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Old 11-15-2005, 12:22 AM   #6
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Amazing work.

I'm pumped to see it keep going.
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Old 11-15-2005, 12:24 AM   #7
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UNSIGNED WINGERS ON TRIAL:

VASILY BIZYAEV (RW/LW)
23 years old, 6'0" 176lbs, Shoots Right, Russian
Drafted Seventh Round (#213) by Buffalo in 2000
2004/05 Stats: Krylja (RUS-2) 31GP 3g 3a 6pts -5 8pim
NHL TOTALS: NONE

MAREK DUBEC (LW/RW)
23 years old, 6'0" 189lbs, Shoots Left, Slovakian
Drafted Eighth Round (#247) by Buffalo in 2001
2004/05 Stats: Vsetin (CZE) 40GP 4g 0a 4pts -21 26pim
NHL TOTALS: NONE

BRANISLAV FABRY (LW)
20 years old, 6'0" 191lbs, Shoots Left, Slovakian
Drafted Second Round (#65) by Buffalo in 2003
2004/05 Stats: Bratislava (CZE) 22GP 0g 1a 1pt +1 2pim
NHL TOTALS: NONE

PHILLIP GOGULLA (LW/RW)
18 years old, 6'2" 174lbs, Shoots Right, German
Drafted Second Round (#48) by Buffalo in 2005
2004/05 Stats: Koln (DEL) 47GP 1g 1a 2pts -4 14pim
NHL TOTALS: NONE

DYLAN HUNTER (LW)
20 years old, 6'0" 194lbs, Shoots Left, Canadian
Drafted Ninth Round (#273) by Buffalo in 2004
2004/05 Stats: London (OHL) 67GP 31g 73a 104pts +50 64pim
NHL TOTALS: NONE

PATRICK KALETA (RW)
19 years old, 6'1" 200lbs, Shoots Right, American
Drafted Sixth Round (#176) by Buffalo in 2004
2004/05 Stats: Peterborough (OHL) 62GP 24g 28a 52pts 15 146pim
NHL TOTALS: NONE

MICHAL VONDRKA (RW)
22 years old, 6'0" 185lbs, Shoots Left, Czech
Drafted Fifth Round (#155) by Buffalo in 2001
2004/05 Stats: Slavia Praha (CZE) 25GP 5g 1a 6pts +5 12pim
NHL TOTALS: NONE

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Old 11-15-2005, 12:26 AM   #8
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Amazing work.

I'm pumped to see it keep going.

Thanks DeTox! Look forward to having you around! I'll go easy on the Hurricanes!
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Old 11-15-2005, 12:36 AM   #9
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Incredibly done! Looking forward to this.
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Old 11-15-2005, 01:38 AM   #10
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Excitement in the Air as Preseason Schedule Announced


September 4 2005 (Buffalo News) -
It's the long, Labour Day weekend yet one person just won't leave the office, not even on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. That person is new Sabres GM Matt Bosela.

"What can I say? I'm pretty excited about camp", Bosela proclaims. "Doug (McKenney, the Sabres Strength and Conditioning Coach) just briefed me on all of the individual workouts he distributed to the players in the off-season. I'm looking forward to the fitness tests next Saturday to see how well each of them took to their program."

The NHL released the preseason schedule this morning. The Sabres will play eight preseason games this year; four at home and four on the road. Here is the rundown:

Wed. September 14th: at Florida Panthers
Thu. September 15th: EDMONTON OILERS
Sat. September 17th: at Chicago Blackhawks
Tue. September 20th: COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS
Thu. September 22nd: ST. LOUIS BLUES
Sat. September 24th: TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS
Tue. September 27th: at Calgary Flames
Thu. September 29th: at Vancouver Canucks

Bosela loves the schedule. He says "We get a chance to do some 'team building' out west prior to the regular season's start. It should do wonders for the chemistry between the guys and will also allow us to recharge our batteries in a beautiful mountain setting."

The unsigned prospects will arrive at camp on Wednesday in preparation for the start of the Prospect Cup on Friday. Veterans will arrive in camp on Saturday for team orientation and fitness tests.

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Old 11-15-2005, 01:49 AM   #11
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Incredibly done! Looking forward to this.

Thanks for the kind words!

I guess I should outline my plan for this dynasty.

The dynasty will be told completely from the perspective of the media. Any thoughts I have as GM hopefully can come out through my interaction with the press. I plan on using the Buffalo News as my main outlet but also will utilize The Hockey News for some league news and also will use small-town papers for any news items regarding my prospects.

I've done quite a bit of unfaking to the DB in order to get most of the drafted players (and a few of the major undrafted guys) currently in the NCAA into the game under their own name. I've also changed the clubs in the Central and United Leagues to their real names.

All leagues have been selected with a maximum database.

I want to give more insight into the entire league as well. If anyone following along ever wants to hear about their favourite team, just ask! I'll be happy to provide a report from the local paper on the goings-on with your club.
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Old 11-15-2005, 02:31 AM   #12
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Carbonneau Joins Sabres as Bosela's Right Hand Man

September 6 2005 (Buffalo News) -
Buffalo Sabres General Manager Matthew Bosela announced Tuesday evening that former NHL star Guy Carbonneau has joined the team as Assistant General Manager. As per team policy, no contract details were announced.

"We're absolutely thrilled to have someone as talented and respected as Guy come on board with the Sabres", Bosela proclaimed. "He has a keen understanding of what we're looking to accomplish here in Buffalo and his ability to evaluate personnel will be well utilized. I look forward to working closely with Guy in achieving our ultimate goal of bringing a Cup to the Queen City."

Carbonneau played for 18 years in the NHL, winning three Stanley Cups during his career, including one with the Dallas Stars in 1999 when his club defeated Buffalo in six games. A former Selke Award winner for Best Defensive Forward, Carbonneau played with the Montreal Canadiens and the St. Louis Blues before finishing his career in Dallas in 2000. He accumulated 663 points (260g 403a) in 1318 NHL games.

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Old 11-15-2005, 03:14 AM   #13
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Wow, amazing start so far...im aboslutely enthralled....keep it up!!
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Old 11-15-2005, 11:43 AM   #14
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beautiful.....quick question..that logo and jersey...are they real, will the sabres be going to that next year, cuz they look great, so much nicer then their jersey's now, ofcourse i always liked the old blue, white and yellow look
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Old 11-15-2005, 11:58 AM   #15
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nice work!
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Old 11-15-2005, 12:06 PM   #16
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beautiful.....quick question..that logo and jersey...are they real, will the sabres be going to that next year, cuz they look great, so much nicer then their jersey's now, ofcourse i always liked the old blue, white and yellow look
The jerseys actually were made up by a design firm after Buffalo put the word out that they were looking to modernize the old logo and colour scheme.

Reebok is currently working on the logo and colour scheme now and it is no secret that the Sabres brass wants to go back to the blue and gold next year. The guy doing the work for Reebok is supposedly a huge Sabres fan (I didn't know there were others! ) and really is keen on utilzing the old logo in some way.

I absolutely LOVE this design: the logo, colour scheme, everything. If they go with something like this, they will get A LOT of sales.

Thanks for following along everyone!

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Old 11-15-2005, 03:20 PM   #17
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great stuff!
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Old 11-15-2005, 04:16 PM   #18
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The jerseys actually were made up by a design firm after Buffalo put the word out that they were looking to modernize the old logo and colour scheme.

Reebok is currently working on the logo and colour scheme now and it is no secret that the Sabres brass wants to go back to the blue and gold next year. The guy doing the work for Reebok is supposedly a huge Sabres fan (I didn't know there were others! ) and really is keen on utilzing the old logo in some way.

I absolutely LOVE this design: the logo, colour scheme, everything. If they go with something like this, they will get A LOT of sales.

Thanks for following along everyone!

When I saw the thread title I was actually going to say "Change the logo and jerseys back to gold and blue!"

Great stuff, keep it up. Don't mess Zagrapan up though!
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Old 11-16-2005, 09:31 PM   #19
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The Kids Arrive: Prospect Cup Generating Buzz in Buffalo

September 9 2005 (Buffalo News) -
The strapping young defenseman took a crisp pass from the side boards, wound up and ripped a thundering slap shot past the overmatched goaltender. About 20 onlookers shouted out approval. The goal scorer, 17 year old standout Erik Johnson from the U.S. National Development Program, just winked in the direction of his new-found fan club.

"This is gonna be a fun weekend", he'd say after the practice concluded.

That could be the understatement of the year.

All of the participants in the first annual Prospect Cup hit the ice for the first time Thursday in Buffalo in preparation for the tourney's Friday night start. The U.S. Under-18's took the ice first and will be led by the aforementioned Johnson (shown above at right), a top prospect for the upcoming 2006 NHL Entry Draft. Also expected to make an impact for the NTDP are Buffalo native Patrick Kane and team captain Brian Strait (also shown above).


The University of Denver, the 2005 NCAA Men's Champions, were next to hit the ice. Peter Mannino (pictured) almost single-handedly guided the Pioneers to the Frozen Four win and will be counted on heavily again this season. Also sure to make contributions this weekend include Paul Stastny, son of NHL legend Peter Stastny and Buffalo Sabres prospect Chris Butler, who was drafted in the fourth round this past June. Also keep an eye on slick forward Ryan Dingle, who has shown a great scoring touch in recent games.

The Golden Gophers took the ice an hour later. The team is a who's-who of future NHL stars and is led by the phenomenally talented Phil Kessel (pictured). Kessel played for the NTDP last year and is in his freshman year at Minnesota. He will be one to watch this weekend. Also sure to grab attention are Ryan Stoa, Ryan Potulny and Blake Wheeler, all of whom are highly touted, NHL draft picks. Scouts feel this tournament is Minnesota's to lose.

The Sabres prospects were the last to practice today after getting a long practice in on Wednesday. The star of the brief Thursday session was the team's top pick in the 2005 draft, Marek Zagrapan. Creative and crafty, Zagrapan dazzled in his short time on the ice. Looking impressive at his side was London Knights forward Dylan Hunter, a ninth round selection in the 2004 draft who shot up the Sabres depth chart after a sizzling 104 point year in the OHL last season.

On defense, 6'4" defenseman Michael Funk from the Portland Winter Hawks of the WHL and Slava Buravchikov from Krylja in Russia were the standouts.

The Sabres Prospects take on the University of Denver in the opening game at HSBC arena tonight. The puck drops at 5:00pm for that contest. The game between the University of Minnesota and the U.S. National Development Program will follow at 8:00pm. Tickets are still available for $10 and are good for both games.

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Old 11-16-2005, 11:04 PM   #20
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Wow, great start.

One question, did you make those awesome graphics of players? I'm thinking of starting an EHM (and WSM) dynasty and those are amazing.
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Old 11-16-2005, 11:10 PM   #21
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I'm enjoying the renaissance of EHM dynasties. I may do a WJC dynasty!
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Old 11-17-2005, 12:07 AM   #22
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Wow, great start.

One question, did you make those awesome graphics of players? I'm thinking of starting an EHM (and WSM) dynasty and those are amazing.

Thanks!

Yeah, I did make those little profiles using Photoshop. I'm no expert by any means but it's amazing what you can do with a little fiddling around! I just made the blue background, copied the player photo onto the left side and then typed in the player info.

Then, I saved each one as a seperate JPEG and I was set!
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Old 11-17-2005, 12:20 AM   #23
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nice read!

Definetly rooting for the BU alums on the Sabres!
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Old 11-17-2005, 03:03 AM   #24
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Sabres Throttle Pioneers; Golden Gophers Are Next

September 10 2005 (Buffalo News) - Buffalo Sabres management hoped the Prospect Cup would give them an opportunity to see their young talent in a competitive and spirited atmosphere.

Needless to say, they must have liked what they saw last night.

The line of Marek Zagrapan, Dylan Hunter and Patrick Kaleta combined for eleven points to lead the Sabres to a 7-0 win over the University of Denver. The 2005 NCAA champions were no match for the speed and skill of the Buffalo prospects, getting outshot 57-17 in the contest.

Hunter, who scored two goals and added three helpers said "there was a lot of skating room out there tonight and we were able to capitalize a few times on odd-man rushes. Zags (Zagrapan) is just so much fun to play with; he's a magician out there and I look forward to getting the opportunity to play with him again down the road."

The modest Hunter contributed the highlight of the night, making a spectacular pass across ice to the waiting Zagrapan, who one-timed a howitzer past the beleaguered Denver goaltender Peter Mannino.

Zagrapan notched a goal and three assists in the contest and dazzled the crowd with pinpoint passes and his keen hockey sense. "It's a dream start for me with this organization", Zagrapan said. "My ultimate goal is to make the club right away but I'm not naive; the chances are slim."

"But if I continue to play well, I can make the decision awfully tough for them (management)", he said with a grin.

The game even saw a spirited tilt between Maxim Sheviev from Buffalo and Brock McMorris from Denver, a fight that saw the young Russian take down his much bigger opponent. "It's nothing", Sheviev said through an interpreter. "I want to make sure the team knows that I can do more than score goals."

Kaleta, Slava Buravchikov, Vasily Bizyaev, Marc-Andre Gragnani also scored for the Sabres.

For the Pioneers, Mannino was easily the best player on the ice, stopping many pinpoint shots from the Sabres to keep the score relatively acceptable. "They just have too much talent", pointed out head coach George Gwozdecky. "You could tell that they actually slowed down about half way through the second period and only shot when necessary. They could have had 75 shots if they kept firing." Sabres prospect Chris Butler also was solid for the Pioneers, as he played 23 minutes and wasn't on the ice for any goals against, a pretty remarkable achievement in a 7-0 game.

In the second game, Minnesota got two goals from Kris Chucko and singles from Phil Kessel, Chris Harrington, Ryan Potulny and Blake Wheeler in a 6-1 romp over the U.S. National Development Program. The NTDP's lone goal came from Ryan Flynn. First star Derek Peltier had three assists for the Golden Gophers.

Minnesota will now will face Buffalo in a game Saturday afternoon while the second half of the doubleheader will see Denver face the NTDP.

FINAL123OTTOTAL
U. of Denver0000
Buffalo 4127
FIRST PERIOD
SCORING
1. Buffalo - P. Kaleta 1 (M. Zagrapan, D. Hunter), 3:11 (PP)
2. Buffalo - D. Hunter 1 (M. Funk, M. Zagrapan), 7:37
3. Buffalo - V. Buravchikov 1 (A. Kryukov, M. Vondrka), 8:48
4. Buffalo - V. Bizyaev 1 (M. Mancari, A. Sekera), 18:31
PENALTIES
U. of Denver - J. Marcuzzi (Holding), 2:35
U. of Denver - C. Butler (Holding), 11:56
SECOND PERIOD
SCORING
5. Buffalo - M. Zagrapan 1 (D. Hunter), 4:09
PENALTIES
Buffalo - M. Sheviev (Fighting Major & Game Misconduct), 9:39
U. of Denver - B. McMorris (Fighting Major & Game Misconduct), 9:39
Buffalo - P. Kaleta (Holding), 15:53
THIRD PERIOD
SCORING
6. Buffalo - D. Hunter 2 (M. Card, M. Zagrapan), 7:36 (PP)
7. Buffalo - M. Gragnani 1 (D. Hunter, P. Kaleta), 16:26 (PP)
PENALTIES
U. of Denver - S. Cook (Charging Double Minor), 16:14
Buffalo - D. Denisov (Hooking), 19:38
GAME INFORMATION
SHOTS ON GOAL123OTTOTAL
U. of Denver683 17
Buffalo 241815 57
POWERPLAYSTHREE STARS
U. of Denver0 - 21. M. Zagrapan (BUF) 1g 3a +2
Buffalo 3 - 42. D. Hunter (BUF) 2g 3a +2
ATTENDANCE44373. A. Dennis (BUF) 17sa, SO
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Buffalo Roam in Big Win over Golden Gophers; Prospect Cup Within Grasp

September 11 2005 (Buffalo News) - Mark Mancari (pictured) scored twice in the first four minutes of the game to lead Buffalo to a dominating 7-1 victory over the Minnesota Golden Gophers last night at HSBC Arena. With two victories and a +13 goal differential, the Sabres have all but guaranteed themselves a victory in the first annual Prospect Cup.

2005 second round draft pick Phillip Gogulla and top pick Marek Zagrapan both contributed three assists each in the game. Dylan Hunter, Vasily Bizyaev, Patrick Kaleta, Slava Buravchikov and Denis Ezhov were the other goal scorers in the contest.

The Sabres dominated the game to such a degree that coach Lindy Ruff was able to rest his top line of Zagrapan, Hunter and Kaleta for almost the entire second half of the game. Neither player spent ten minutes on the ice.

"The thing to remember is that this is a friendly competition at heart", Ruff would point out in his post-game interview. "I know the kids want to play and they want to score to impress the coaches and management but I'm not willing to run up the score in a game like this."

Ruff would admit he's a bit surprised at how dominating his club has been in the two games thus far. It won't likely be any different tomorrow in their final game of the tournament against the U.S. National Development Program. The NTDP has lost both games it's played so far. Yesterday, they were on the losing end of a 4-2 decision to the Denver Pioneers. Sabres prospect Chris Butler had a huge game, scoring once and adding two helpers in the contest. Highly touted center Paul Stastny also scored, as did Geoff Paukovich and Patrick Mullen, who incidently is the son of former NHL great Joe Mullen. Scoring for the NTDP were Buffalo native Patrick Kane and Tony Mosey.

Buffalo will face the U.S. squad in the first game tomorrow afternoon while Denver will go up against Minnesota in the nightcap. Tickets are still available for the doubleheader at the HSBC Arena ticket office.

FINAL123OTTOTAL
Minnesota1001
Buffalo 4217
FIRST PERIOD
SCORING
1. Buffalo - M. Mancari 1 (P. Gogulla, A. Kryukov), 0:45
2. Buffalo - M. Mancari 2 (A. Kryukov, P. Gogulla), 3:38 (PP)
3. Buffalo - D. Hunter 3 (M. Zagrapan), 10:57 (PP)
4. Minnesota - B. Wheeler 2 (M. Howe, M. Vannelli), 18:03
5. Buffalo - V. Bizyaev 2 (M. Sheviev, D. Denisov), 19:42
PENALTIES
Minnesota - P.J. Atherton (Roughing), 3:10
Minnesota - P. Kennedy (Hooking), 9:11
Minnesota - P. Kennedy (Misconduct), 9:11
Buffalo - D. Hunter (Hooking), 12:22
SECOND PERIOD
SCORING
6. Buffalo - P. Kaleta 2 (M. Zagrapan, V. Buravchikov), 3:15 (PP)
7. Buffalo - V. Buravchikov 2 (P. Kaleta, M. Zagrapan), 12:35 (PP)
PENALTIES
Minnesota - C. Harrington (High Sticking), 1:16
Buffalo - C. Aslund (High Sticking), 7:57
Buffalo - C. Aslund (Unsportsmanlike Conduct), 7:57
Minnesota - R.J. Anderson (High Sticking Double Minor), 11:26
Minnesota - P.J. Atherton (High Sticking), 12:16
Buffalo - V. Bizyaev (Hooking), 17:07
Buffalo - M. Card (High Sticking), 18:49
THIRD PERIOD
SCORING
8. Buffalo - D. Ezhov 1 (D. Denisov, P. Gogulla), 0:29 (SH)
PENALTIES
Minnesota - D. Peltier (Hooking), 3:23
Buffalo - M. Sheviev (Tripping), 5:29
Minnesota - D. Irmen (Tripping), 8:58
Buffalo - M. Vondrka (Tripping), 16:22
GAME INFORMATION
SHOTS ON GOAL123OTTOTAL
Minnesota876 21
Buffalo 222213 57
POWERPLAYSTHREE STARS
Minnesota0 - 71. P. Gogulla (BUF) 3a +2
Buffalo 4 - 82. M. Mancari (BUF) 2g +1
ATTENDANCE56493. M. Zagrapan (BUF) 3a

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Unbelievable work!

Go Zagrapan!

You've got a small mistake though, you wrote U. of Denver instead of U. of Minnesota in the Powerplay category; no big deal though as I understand how much work this is.

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Unbelievable work!

Go Zagrapan!

You've got a small mistake though, you wrote U. of Denver instead of U. of Minnesota in the Powerplay category; no big deal though as I understand how much work this is.

Zoinks! I'm just using the original box score as a template for future games...guess I forgot to change that cell. I'll correct that tonight!
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Buravchikov Shines as Sabres Win Prospect Cup; Zagrapan Named MVP

September 11 2005 (Buffalo News) -
Vyacheslav Buravchikov doesn't speak a word of English. However, the huge smile on his face spoke volumes about his thoughts on the two goal, two assist performance he delivered in an 8-0 Buffalo Sabres victory over the U.S. National Development Program, a game marred somewhat by an old-fashioned brawl late in the contest. The Sabres perfect 3-0 record locked up the first annual Prospect Cup in resounding fashion.

"Every Russian hockey player dreams of playing in the NHL", Buravchikov said through an interpreter. "I'm only here for two weeks, so I have to play really well to make a positive impression for the future.

Buravchikov was spectacular in all three games and led the tournament in goal scoring with four. His seven total points made him the top scoring defenseman in the event.

Artem Kryukov scored twice in the victory as well, while Phillip Gogulla, Marek Zagrapan, Mark Mancari and Denis Denisov added singles. Gogulla (1g 3a) joined Buravchikov with four points on the night.


As mentioned, late in the game a huge scrum broke out when NTDP's David Kolomatis took exception to Branislav Fabry's tenacity in front of the net. Three fights broke out simultaneously and the end result saw all six participants kicked out of the game.

"It's a shame the game had to end like that", Sabres coach Lindy Ruff stated after the game. "Fabry was just going hard to the net and ran into the guy (Kolomatis). Obviously, he wasn't in the most accomodating of moods with the score the way it was but still it was pretty uncalled for."

Zagrapan, a huge force in all three games, was named tournament MVP after scoring two goals and adding eight assists in the event. Also considered for the award were Buravchikov, Gogulla (1g 6a), goatender Adam Dennis (2 shutouts, 0.33 GAA) and Dylan Hunter (3g 4a).

"I'm just happy I'm getting a chance to show the team what I can do", Zagrapan said after the game. "I felt really comfortable on the ice the whole tournament and I just hope I can get the opportunity to play in a real NHL exhibition game."

In the last game of the tournament, R.J. Anderson, Ryan Potulny, Dan Irmen and Brian Borgen all scored for Minnesota in a 4-2 win over Denver. The Pioneers got goals from J.D. Corbin and Ryan Dingle. The Golden Gophers finished second in the tournament, winning two of their three games. The Pioneers finished third while the U.S. National Development Program finished at the bottom with three losses.

FINAL
1
2
3
OT
TOTAL
NDTP
0
0
0

0
Buffalo
3
2
3

8
FIRST PERIOD
SCORING
1. Buffalo - A. Kryukov 1 (P. Gogulla, D. Ezhov), 2:31
2. Buffalo - A. Kryukov 2 (D. Ezhov, P. Gogulla), 2:45
3. Buffalo - V. Buravchikov 3 (M. Zagrapan, M. Gragnani), 13:47 (PP)
PENALTIES
Buffalo - M. Sheviev (Holding), 3:34
NTDP - R. Schnell (High Sticking), 12:01
Buffalo - M. Sheviev (Tripping), 15:01
NTDP - C. Cohen (High Sticking), 16:29
SECOND PERIOD
SCORING
4. Buffalo - P. Gogulla 1 (V. Buravchikov), 5:25
5. Buffalo - V. Buravchikov 4 (M. Gragnani, M. Zagrapan), 8:02
PENALTIES
NTDP - B. Strait (Tripping), 5:58
NTDP - G. Squires (Charging), 14:28
THIRD PERIOD
SCORING
6. Buffalo - M. Zagrapan 2 (P. Kaleta, D. Hunter), 6:32
7. Buffalo - M. Mancari 3 (P. Gogulla, V. Buravchikov), 8:57 (PP)
8. Buffalo - D. Denisov 1 (V. Bizyaev, M. Dubec), 9:16
PENALTIES
Buffalo - D. Hunter (Holding the Stick), 3:12
NTDP - M. Rust (Hooking), 7:59
NTDP - C. Summers (Holding), 12:20
Buffalo - P. Kaleta (Interference), 12:39
NTDP - B. Strait (Roughing), 14:40
NTDP - M. Rust (Roughing), 17:44
Buffalo - J. Hulva (Roughing), 17:44
NTDP - C. Summers (Roughing), 17:44
Buffalo - M. Vondrka (Roughing), 17:44
Buffalo - C. Aslund (Fighting Major & Game Misconduct), 17:44
NTDP - P. Kane (Fighting Major & Game Misconduct), 17:44
Buffalo - M. Gragnani (Fighting Major & Game Misconduct), 17:44
NTDP - R. Manley (Fighting Major & Game Misconduct), 17:44
Buffalo - B. Fabry (Fighting Major & Game Misconduct), 17:44
NTDP - D. Kolomatis (Fighting Major & Game Misconduct), 17:44
GAME INFORMATION
SHOTS ON GOAL
1
2
3
OT
TOTAL
NTDP
6
4
4

14
Buffalo
13
22
19

54
POWERPLAYSTHREE STARS
NTDP
0 - 4
1. V. Buravchikov (BUF) 2g 2a +4
Buffalo
2 - 7
2. P. Gogulla (BUF) 1g 3a +3
ATTENDANCE
3534
3. M. Zagrapan (BUF) 1g 2a +2
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Sabres Preseason Begins Tonight; New GM Reflects on First Two Weeks

Buffalo News
September 14 2005 (Sunrise, FL) -

With all the buzz surrounding this past weekend's Prospect Cup, you may have forgotten the fact that the 'real' Buffalo Sabres strolled into the Queen City on Saturday to begin training camp.

"We conducted our team orientation and fitness tests on Saturday morning and we're extremely pleased with the results", new Sabres GM Matt Bosela stated. "It is obvious that the players were committed to their individual offseason programs because almost every player showed up in top shape."

The man turning the most heads in the early stages of camp is highly touted rookie winger Thomas Vanek. The young Austrian has been lined up with pivot Daniel Briere and right winger J.P. Dumont and has been racking up points by the bushel load, with three goals and two assists in the two intersquad scrimmages.


"That line has looked very, very good so far", Bosela said. "Actually, I'm really happy with the pace and spirit of the scrimmages overall. Lindy, Scotty (Arniel) and Cutch (Brian McCutcheon) have been running great practices and the guys seem to have a lot of jump."

Bosela went on to talk a bit about the Prospect Cup, calling it "a resounding success" and also indicated that it will definitely be an annual event.

"We might change up the teams a bit next year", he said. "Maybe have teams from the Canadian Junior system, or even bring in some pro teams from overseas. I was quite surprised by how one-sided the games were but that just shows that our system is looking pretty good right now."

Bosela went on to rave about the play of some of the prospects, namely 2005 top pick Marek Zagrapan, Dylan Hunter, Vyacheslav Buravchikov and Phillip Gogulla. When asked if any of the youngsters have a chance to make the big club, Bosela was at his diplomatic best.

"I can only hope that the kids put together similar performances against the pros as they did against the collegians. It would be a definite longshot for any of them to make it this year but never say never."

The Sabres are in Sunrise, Florida to take on the Panthers tonight in their first preseason game of the year. Bosela said that the club intends to evaluate as many players as possible over the first few games. "We play again tomorrow night back in Buffalo and I will tell you that you won't see anyone playing both games. We have sixty guys in camp and want to get as many of them into a game as possible."

Bosela did add that he's in talks "with many teams" about the goaltending logjam in Buffalo. He admits that "something has to be done and the sooner the better."

Ryan Miller will start in goal tonight for the Sabres. Game time is 7:00pm and is radio only.
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Sabres Drop Preseason Opener in Florida

Buffalo News
September 15 2005 (Sunrise, FL) -

Despite three point nights from linemates Jochen Hecht (pictured) and rookie Jason Pominville, the Buffalo Sabres lost a 4-3 decision to the Florida Panthers in NHL preseason action last night at BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida.

Hecht potted two goals and added a helper while Pominville took a positive step towards making the team by scoring the other goal and adding two assists. Their centerman, Chris Drury, contributed two assists as well.

"We were very shaky in the first period, especially the young kids who played tonight", coach Lindy Ruff pointed out in the post-game interview. "After looking like we were back in it with Jochen's first goal, Nieuwendyk scores right at the end of the period to kill any momentum we had."

Ruff is talking about Joe Nieuwendyk potting a rebound with only six seconds left in the first period, which gave the Panthers a 3-1 lead going into the dressing room.

The Sabres came out firing in the second period. First, Hecht scored his second on the powerplay and then Pominville wired home a beautiful one-timer to knot things at three. However, rookie Kenndal McArdle scored on rebound with three minutes remaining in the third to give the Panthers a lead they wouldn't relinquish.

Martin Gelinas and Olli Jokinen scored the other Florida goals.

Ruff played Drury with Hecht and Pominville, Derek Roy centered Clarke MacArthur and Mark Mancari, Chris Taylor was in the middle of Branislav Fabry and Michal Vondrka and Maxim Sheviev centered Marek Dubec and Jakub Hulva.

On defense, Ruff's pairings were Dmitri Kalinin and Teppo Numminen, Brian Campbell and Henrik Tallinder, Mike Card and Michael Funk and finally, Brandon Smith and Calle Aslund.

The Sabres will be back at it tonight back at HSBC Arena in Buffalo for a contest against the Edmonton Oilers. Game time is 7:00pm.

FINAL123OTTOTAL
Buffalo 1203
Florida3104
FIRST PERIOD
SCORING
1. Florida - M. Gelinas (J. Stumpel, T. Jaakola), 2:51 (PP)
2. Florida - O. Jokinen (M. Gelinas, G. McNeill), 5:49
3. Buffalo - J. Hecht (J. Pominville, D. Kalinin), 17:07 (PP)
4. Florida - J. Nieuwendyk (B. Orpik, D. Booth), 19:54
PENALTIES
Buffalo - M. Sheviev (Tripping), 2:33
Florida - D. Stasyuk (Interference), 13:19
Florida - J. Stumpel (Elbowing), 16:21
SECOND PERIOD
SCORING
5. Buffalo - J. Hecht (J. Pominville, C. Drury), 8:38 (PP)
6. Buffalo - J. Pominville (J. Hecht, C. Drury), 14:44
7. Florida - K. McArdle (B. Orpik, M. Van Ryn) 16:59 (PP)
PENALTIES
Florida - A. Brault (High Sticking), 7:33
Buffalo - M. Sheviev (Roughing), 12:59
Florida - M. Van Ryn (Roughing), 12:59
Buffalo - D. Roy (Tripping), 15:45
THIRD PERIOD
SCORING
None
PENALTIES
Buffalo - C. Taylor (Charging), 14:02
Florida - K. McArdle (Tripping), 18:35
GAME INFORMATION
SHOTS ON GOAL123OTTOTAL
Buffalo 81410 32
Florida131111 35
POWERPLAYSTHREE STARS
Buffalo 2 - 41. J. Hecht (BUF) 2g 1a +1
Florida2 - 32. J. Pominville (BUF) 1g 2a
ATTENDANCE121053. K. McArdle (FLO) 1g +1 GWG

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Dylan Hunter Turning Heads in Camp

Buffalo News
September 15 2005 (Buffalo, NY) -

While training camp linemate Marek Zagrapan seems to be getting all the press, 2004 ninth round pick Dylan Hunter is going about his business and impressing everyone who comes into contact with him.

"Here's a kid that comes into junior hockey with the burden of being the son of an all-time great NHL'er", Ruff notes, speaking of former super-pest Dale Hunter. "Not only that, but most think he only makes the team because his dad is the coach."

"So what does he do? Prove his detractors wrong with a 104 point performance. We're thrilled that he's in our organization and he's on his way to eventually becoming a part of this team."

Hunter is the team leader in points in the three intra-squad scrimmages with seven (3g 4a). He had the exact same numbers in the Prospect Cup.

"This kid isn't here to just impress us", Ruff enthused, "he's here to make the team outright. And I love that about him."

Hunter will be in the lineup tonight as the Sabres take on the Edmonton Oilers down at HSBC Arena.

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Sabres Announce Roster Moves


Buffalo News
September 15 2005 (Buffalo, NY) -


The Buffalo Sabres announced this morning that the following players have been released from training camp (contracted team in parentheses):
  • Calle Aslund (Free Agent)
  • Mike Card (Kelowna - WHL)
  • Adam Dennis (London - OHL)
  • Marek Dubec (Vsetin - CZE)
  • Branislav Fabry (Slovan - SVK)
  • Michael Funk (Portland - WHL)
  • Jakub Hulva (Vitkovice - CZE)
  • Maxim Sheviev (Orsk - RUS)
  • Brandon Smith (Rochester - AHL)
  • Michal Vondrka (Slavia - CZE)
The Sabres now have fifty players remaining in training camp.
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V
anek Delivers a Trick in Big Victory


Buffalo News
September 16 2005 (Buffalo, NY) -
Sabres rookie Thomas Vanek was dominating in his first look at NHL opposition, scoring three goals and adding an assist in a 6-1 Buffalo win over the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night.

J.P. Dumont (pictured bottom right) contributed two goals of his own and Marek Zagrapan completed the scoring in the last minute of the game. Vanek, Dumont (2g 1a), Toni Lydman (3a) and Daniel Briere (3a) all had multipoint games. Jani Rita scored the only goal for the Oilers.

"It's great to get some early success but the real games don't start until October", Vanek pointed out after the game. "I'm really fortunate to be getting a chance to play with Danny (Briere) and J.P. They're both talented and experienced players and we seem to have meshed pretty well right from the start."



Martin Biron was excellent in the Buffalo net on a relatively quiet night, turning away 19 of 20 Edmonton shots. "It's nice to get the first one under my belt", he stated. "There's a lot of competition right now for the goaltending spots and I just want to prove that I belong in the mix for that number one position."

Ruff utilized the following line combinations in the victory: Briere centered Vanek and Dumont, Tim Connolly was inbetween Ales Kotalik and Maxim Afinogenov, Marek Zagrapan was in the middle of Dylan Hunter and Patrick Kaleta while Artem Kryukov centered Phillip Gogulla and Vasily Bizyaev.

On defense, Ruff employed Jay McKee and Toni Lydman, Denis Ezhov and Vyacheslav Buravchikov, Marc-Andre Gragnani and Sylvain Dufresne and lastly, Andrej Sekera with Denis Denisov.

Ruff was very pleased with the win, "especially because it was our second game in two nights." He did say that he hopes for more balanced scoring in the games ahead. "Right now, we're only getting scoring from one line per game. You'll need more people stepping up when the season starts in October, that's for sure."

The Sabres will be back in action on Saturday night, September 17th in Chicago to face the Blackhawks.

FINAL123OTTOTAL
Edmonton1001
Buffalo1326
FIRST PERIOD
SCORING
1. Buffalo - T. Vanek (D. Denisov, T. Lydman), 15:06
2. Edmonton - J. Rita (M. Peca, T. Harvey), 16:43
PENALTIES
Buffalo - J. McKee (High Sticking), 5:50
SECOND PERIOD
SCORING
3. Buffalo - T. Vanek (J.P. Dumont, T. Lydman), 4:27
4. Buffalo - J.P. Dumont (D. Briere), 14:56
5. Buffalo - J.P. Dumont (T. Vanek, D. Briere), 15:48
PENALTIES
Buffalo - D. Briere (Charging), 2:09
Edmonton - S. Roberts (Charging), 10:13
Edmonton - M. Greene (Tripping), 19:28
THIRD PERIOD
SCORING
6. Buffalo - T. Vanek (D. Briere, T. Lydman), 1:23 (PP)
7. Buffalo - M. Zagrapan (unassisted), 19:38
PENALTIES
Edmonton - C. Pronger (Tripping), 10:57
Edmonton - C. Pronger (Charging), 17:24
GAME INFORMATION
SHOTS ON GOAL123OTTOTAL
Edmonton113620
Buffalo 8131233
GOALTENDING
EdmontonB. Bjurling (L: 0-1-0)
Buffalo M. Biron (W: 1-0-0)
POWERPLAYSTHREE STARS
Edmonton0 - 21. T. Vanek (BUF) 3g 1a +4
Buffalo 1 - 42. T. Lydman (BUF) 3a +1
ATTENDANCE152613. J.P. Dumont (BUF) 2g 1a +4

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I just registred here to give ya some props for this! Amazing story, design and everything. Keep it up.

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Sabres Announce More Roster Cuts


Buffalo News
September 17 2005 (Buffalo, NY) -

The Buffalo Sabres announced this morning that the following players have been released from training camp (contracted team in parentheses):
  • Vasily Bizyaev (Krylja - RUS)
  • Vyacheslav Buravchikov (Mytischi - RUS)
  • Denis Denisov (Ak Bars Kazan - RUS)
  • Sylvain Dufresne (Rochester - AHL)
  • Denis Ezhov (Mytischi - RUS)
  • Marc-Andre Gragnani (PEI - QMJHL)
  • Phillip Gogulla (Kolner Haie - DEL)
  • Dylan Hunter (London - OHL)
  • Patrick Kaleta (Peterborough - OHL)
  • Artem Kryukov (Yaroslavl - RUS)
  • Andrej Sekera (Owen Sound - OHL)
  • Marek Zagrapan (Chicoutimi - QMJHL)
"It's important for these kids to get tons of playing time to accelerate their development", GM Matt Bosela indicated. "We hope all of these kids go back to their current teams and put a bunch of points on the board this year."

"We saw a lot of future Buffalo Sabres in camp this year, that's for sure."

The Sabres now have 38 players remaining in camp.
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Bolland Delivers for Blackhawks; Gets Cut for Efforts

Buffalo News
September 18 2005 (Chicago, IL) -

It's not often you see a player rewarded as first star of the game and then immediately get sent back to junior hockey. But that's exactly what happened to young Blackhawks forward David Bolland, after his one goal, two assist performance led Chicago to a 6-4 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night.

"A great way to finish camp", an upbeat Bolland exclaimed after the game. "They told me to go back to London and rip the league apart and I hope I get my chance in Chicago next year." Bolland will likely team up with Sabres prospect Dylan Hunter to make a formidable pairing for the defending Memorial Cup champion Knights.

Eric Daze scored twice for the Hawks while Bolland, Michael Holmqvist, Pavel Vorobiev and Bryan Bickell scored singles.

Jochen Hecht, Adam Mair, Paul Gaustad and Daniel Paille scored for Buffalo, with Gaustad and Paille each garnering two points (1g 1a) on the night. The Sabres fielded a lineup filled mostly with players employed by Rochester last season.


"Our goal is to evaluate everyone in the organization and tonight was one of those nights where the lineup was a bit low on experience", coach Lindy Ruff said. "Still, I expect more out of the defense and our goaltending was not up to par tonight."

Ruff utilized the following line combinations in the game: Chris Drury centered Hecht and Jason Pominville, Gaustad was inbetween Paille and Chris Thorburn, Adam Mair was in the middle of Taylor Pyatt and Mike Grier while Jiri Notovny centered Michael Ryan and Andrew Peters.

On defense, Ruff employed Brian Campbell and Henrik Tallinder, Rory Fitzpatrick and Jeff Jillson and lastly, Doug Janik and Nathan Paetsch.

The Sabres don't play again until Tuesday night, when they face the Columbus Blue Jackets at HSBC Arena. Game time is 7:00pm.

FINAL123OTTOTAL
Buffalo2204
Chicago4116
FIRST PERIOD
SCORING
1. Chicago - E. Daze (M. Lapointe, N. Kuiper), 1:45
2. Buffalo - J. Hecht (C. Drury), 5:26 (PP)
3. Chicago - M. Holmqvist (M. Ellison, T. Simpson), 7:42
4. Buffalo - A. Mair (T. Pyatt, C. Thorburn), 11:19
5. Chicago - P. Vorobiev (M. Green, S. Hotham), 13:00
6. Chicago - D. Bolland (A. Aucoin), 15:42 (PP)
PENALTIES
Chicago - R. Garlock (Slashing), 4:34
Chicago - R. Garlock (Unsportsmanlike Conduct), 4:34
Buffalo - J. Hecht (Holding), 8:06
Buffalo - C. Thorburn (High Sticking), 14:51
Buffalo - A. Mair (Hooking), 18:06
SECOND PERIOD
SCORING
7. Buffalo - P. Gaustad (D. Paille, J. Pominville), 2:43 (PP)
8. Chicago - B. Bickell (P. Vorobiev, D. Bolland), 5:31 (PP)
9. Buffalo - D. Paille (P. Gaustad, J. Novotny), 9:37 (PP)
PENALTIES
Chicago - B. Bickell (Cross Checking), 2:22
Buffalo - B. Campbell (Roughing), 3:48
Chicago - N. Kuiper (Tripping), 5:48
Chicago - T. Simpson (Tripping), 9:07
Chicago - T. Simpson (Unsportsmanlike Conduct), 9:07
THIRD PERIOD
SCORING
10. Chicago - E. Daze (D. Bolland, M. Lapointe), 9:47
PENALTIES
Buffalo - C. Thorburn (Tripping), ):09
Buffalo - P. Gaustad (Charging), 7:43
Chicago - Q. Laing (Elbowing), 12:11
Buffalo - J. Novotny (Cross Checking), 17:18
GAME INFORMATION
SHOTS ON GOAL123OTTOTAL
Buffalo 131511 39
Chicago14716 37
GOALTENDING
Buffalo M. Leighton (L)
ChicagoN. Khabibulin (W)
POWERPLAYSTHREE STARS
Buffalo 3 - 71. D. Bolland (CHI) 1g 2a +2
Chicago2 - 72. P. Vorobiev (CHI) 1g 1a
ATTENDANCE141103. P. Gaustad (BUF) 1g 1a -1

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Numminen Assists as Sabres Swat Blue Jackets

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September 20 2005 (Buffalo, NY) -

New Sabres defenseman Teppo Numminen (pictured) contributed four assists and was named first star in a 6-0 destruction of the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night at HSBC Arena.

The Sabres iced a lineup a little more similar to what will be seen on opening night and thoroughly dominated the contest, outshooting the Blue Jackets a whopping 49-19.

Thomas Vanek scored two more goals, while Maxim Afinogenov, J.P. Dumont, Clarke MacArthur and Dmitri Kalinin added singles. Vanek now has five goals in two preseason games. Mika Noronen (pictured bottom right) played extremely well and made several big saves to earn the shutout.


"Everyone keeps saying that I'm the odd man out here", indicated Noronen. "We've got four excellent keepers in camp and I just have to keep going out and playing hard in practice and making the most of any chance I get to play in games."

"I want to be a number one goaltender in this league and I can't let my concentration falter for one second."

Numminen (4a), Vanek (2g 1a), Daniel Briere (3a), Dumont (1g 1a) and Kalinin (1g 1a) all contributed multi-point games.

Ruff utilized the following line combinations in the victory: Briere centered Vanek and Dumont, Tim Connolly was inbetween Ales Kotalik and Afinogenov, Derek Roy was in the middle of MacArthur and Mark Mancari while Paul Gaustad centered Daniel Paille and Sean McMorrow.

On defense, Ruff employed Jay McKee and Toni Lydman, Kalinin and Numminen and lastly, Doug Janik and Nathan Paetsch.

The Sabres will play next on Thursday night at home versus the St. Louis Blues, with a 7:00pm start time.

FINAL123OTTOTAL
Columbus0000
Buffalo3216
FIRST PERIOD
SCORING
1. Buffalo - M. Afinogenov (A. Kotalik, T. Numminen), 1:21
2. Buffalo - C. MacArthur (T. Numminen, D. Kalinin), 3:39 (SH)
3. Buffalo - J.P. Dumont (D. Briere, T. Numminen), 6:15
PENALTIES
Buffalo - S. McMorrow (Charging), 2:42
Columbus - B. Berard (Slashing), 8:36
Columbus - M. Hartigan (Elbowing), 12:04
SECOND PERIOD
SCORING
4. Buffalo - T. Vanek (J.P. Dumont, D. Briere), 10:26
5. Buffalo - D. Kalinin (T. Vanek, T. Numminen), 10:34
PENALTIES
Buffalo - D. Briere (Roughing), 4:47
Columbus - D. Westcott (Tripping), 7:32
Columbus - D. Westcott (Misconduct), 7:32
Buffalo - S. McMorrow (Slashing), 11:45
Buffalo - N. Paetsch (Charging), 15:50
THIRD PERIOD
SCORING
6. Buffalo - T. Vanek (D. Briere, J. McKee), 5:34
PENALTIES
Columbus - R. Nash (Interference), 1:15
Buffalo - P. Gaustad (Roughing), 8:53
Columbus - M. Rupp (Roughing), 12:19
Columbus - L. Richardson (Hooking), 16:18
GAME INFORMATION
SHOTS ON GOAL123OTTOTAL
Columbus4114 19
Buffalo 201415 49
GOALTENDING
ColumbusM. Denis (L)
Buffalo M. Noronen (W)
POWERPLAYSTHREE STARS
Columbus0 - 51. T. Numminen (BUF) 4a +5
Buffalo 0 - 62. T. Vanek (BUF) 2g 1a +4
ATTENDANCE141803. D. Briere (BUF) 3a +4
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Sabres Reassign McMorrow and Mancari; Amerks Lose Cunneyworth

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September 21 2005 (Buffalo, NY) -

Buffalo Sabres GM Matt Bosela announced today that forwards Sean McMorrow and Mark Mancari have been reassigned to the Rochester Americans of the AHL.

"Sean will need to work on his footspeed down in Rochester, as the game is moving even faster than ever before with the new rules", Bosela offered. "The days of having a one-dimensional tough guy are over."


Mancari received plenty of praise from Bosela after contributing three goals and an assist in the Prospect Cup. "He's been one of the pleasant surprises of camp, that's for sure", he said. "He is very green still and we're thrilled that he's going to learn the pro game with us in Rochester."

Speaking of the Amerks, Bosela also was unhappy to report that Rochester head coach Randy Cunneyworth has accepted a job with the NHL's Colorado Avalanche as an assistant. In the wake of Cunneyworth's departure, Rochester GM Jody Gage has hired 46 year old American Darryl Williams as his replacement. Williams coached the UHL's Kansas City Outlaws in 2004-05.

"We hope that Mr. Williams is just another in a long line of successful Amerks coaches and trust that he will contribute to our prospects' development in Rochester for years to come", Bosela remarked.
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St. Louis Singing the Blues in Big Loss to the Sabres

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September 23 2005 (Buffalo, NY) -

The Buffalo Sabres stormed the net of beleaguered Blues goaltender Reinhard Divis all night, peppering him with 62 shots in a 7-3 victory last night at HSBC Arena.

Maxim Afinogenov (pictured) and Jason Pominville (below right) both scored twice for the Sabres, while Ales Kotalik, Derek Roy and Jochen Hecht notched singles. Afinogenov (2g 1a), Hecht (1g 2a), Chris Drury (3a), Pominville (2g), Roy (1g 1a) and Kotalik (1g 1a) all had multipoint games.

St. Louis got goals from Blake Evans, Scott Young and Andy Roach.

"Just a dominating performance offensively", enthused coach Lindy Ruff. "However, we have to tighten up quite a bit in our own end if we're to continue our success in the regular season. We allowed entirely too many odd-man situations in the defensive zone and Ryan (Buffalo goaltender Miller) had to stand on his head to keep them at bay."


Pominville is one of the great stories of camp and continues to make life difficult for Sabres management, who have to make a decision soon on the final cuts in camp.

"I've had a couple good years in Rochester and know I have to score if I want to make the club", implied Pominville, who has three goals and three assists in his three preseason games. "Today was a bit different, playing with Al (Kotalik) and Chris (Drury) but we seemed to gel out there right away."

"I want to get Connolly going so I changed things up a bit and put Hecht out there with him", Ruff indicated. "I thought it was his best game I've seen in quite some time from him." Connolly had ten shots on net and was robbed on a number of them but did contribute an assist in addition to a +3 rating.

Ruff's lines included: Druy centering Kotalik and Pominville, Connolly was inbetween Hecht and Afinogenov, Derek Roy was in the middle of Taylor Pyatt and Chris Thorburn while Adam Mair centered Clarke MacArthur and Andrew Peters.

On defense, Ruff employed Toni Lydman and Jeff Jillson, Brian Campbell and Rory Fitzpatrick and finally, Doug Janik and Henrik Tallinder.

FINAL123OTTOTAL
St. Louis1203
Buffalo4217
FIRST PERIOD
SCORING
1. Buffalo - A. Kotalik (C. Drury, J. Jillson), 0:26
2. Buffalo - M. Afinogenov (C. MacArthur, D. Roy), 9:50 (PP)
3. Buffalo - D. Roy (T. Pyatt, H. Tallinder), 12:23
4. St. Louis - B. Evans (K. Tkachuk, E. Weinrich), 12:30
5. Buffalo - J. Hecht (M. Afinogenov, B. Campbell), 19:44
PENALTIES
St. Louis - M. Sillinger (Cross Checking), 5:18
St. Louis - J. Mayers (Elbowing), 7:58
SECOND PERIOD
SCORING
6. Buffalo - M. Afinogenov (J. Hecht, T. Connolly), 15:05
7. St. Louis - S. Young (D. Weight), 16:02 (PP)
8. St. Louis - A. Roach (S. Young, E. Weinrich), 18:21 (PP)
9. Buffalo - J. Pominville (C. Drury, J. Hecht), 18:59 (PP)
PENALTIES
Buffalo - A. Mair (Cross Checking), 5:46
St. Louis - R. Low (Roughing), 13:57
Buffalo - J. Jillson (Roughing), 13:57
Buffalo - A. Mair (Charging), 15:58
Buffalo - C. MacArthur (Hooking), 16:26
St. Louis - J. Mayers (Interference), 18:35
St. Louis - A. Roach (Hooking), 19:12
THIRD PERIOD
SCORING
10. Buffalo - J. Pominville (A. Kotalik, C. Drury), 13:48
PENALTIES
Buffalo - J. Hecht (Interference), 5:53
St. Louis - S. Young (Charging), 10:41
St. Louis - B. Salvador (Charging), 17:28
GAME INFORMATION
SHOTS ON GOAL123OTTOTAL
St. Louis11184 33
Buffalo 202220 62
GOALTENDING
St. LouisR. Divis (L)
Buffalo R. Miller (W)
POWERPLAYSTHREE STARS
St. Louis2 - 41. M. Afinogenov (BUF) 2g 1a +2
Buffalo 2 - 62. J. Hecht (BUF) 1g 2a +2
ATTENDANCE139953. C. Drury (BUF) 3a +2

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Sabres Reassign Seven More; Still More to Come


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September 24 2005 (Buffalo, NY) -

GM Matt Bosela of the Buffalo Sabres announced this morning that the following players have been reassigned to their affiliate in Rochester:
  • David Cullen
  • Doug Janik
  • Clarke MacArthur (pictured)
  • Jiri Novotny
  • Nathan Paetsch
  • Michael Ryan
  • Chris Thorburn
The Sabres now have 29 players remaining in camp and will need to cut down to 23 players before the season starts on October 3rd.
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Leafs Blow All Over Rink; Sabres Annihilate Toronto 12-1

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September 25 2005 (Buffalo, NY) -

The HSBC Arena was sold out as usual as the Toronto Maple Leafs came to town for a preseason matchup with Buffalo. The Peace Bridge was packed with excited Leafs fans coming over the border from Southern Ontario, anticipating a competitive game with their local rivals.

What they got was one of the most one-sided games in either team's history, as the Buffalo Sabres completely decimated the Maple Leafs 12-1. The Sabres led an incredible 8-0 after one period; the shots in that period favoured Buffalo 33-6!

This isn't some minor league team we're talking about. Belfour, Lindros, McCabe, Sundin, Kaberle, O'Neill, Tucker, Domi...they all played! Or maybe they were imposters just wearing their jerseys.

Maxim Afinogenov (2g 3a) struck for five points on the night with linemates Tim Connolly (2g 1a) and Jochen Hecht (1g 4a) also getting in on the fun. Other goals came from Dmitri Kalinin (1g 1a), Chris Drury (1g 2a), Ales Kotalik (1g 2a), Thomas Vanek (1g 1a), Mike Grier, Brian Campbell (1g 2a) and J.P. Dumont (1g 1a). Jay McKee and Jeff Jillson each contributed 2 assists. There were only four Sabres who didn't garner a point: Martin Biron (the goalie), Daniel Paille, Chris Taylor and Daniel Briere.


"Well, it looks like the lines work!", coach Lindy Ruff exclaimed to laughter in the post-game interview.

No kidding.

"It got a bit uncomfortable there at the end of the first", Ruff continued. "You never expect to look up and see an eight up there after one period. I was really getting on the guys in the dressing room to be more selective with their shots the rest of the way. We put up something like thirty in the first period (33) and I'm a big believer in putting as many shots on goal as possible but in this situation, with a divisional opponent, you've got to slow down."

Pat Quinn was relatively calm after his team's dreadful performance.

"I could tell you it's just the preseason but we all know that something this ugly can have a huge psychological effect on the team. We're going to have to drill into these guys that an effort like tonight is completely unacceptable."

Quinn would conclude that "they kicked our butts. We were completely undisciplined, especially in the first period. But with all due respect to Buffalo, there wasn't one single guy on our team that skated out there tonight."

Bryan McCabe scored the only Toronto goal, and that came with less than three minutes remaining to ruin Biron's shutout chances.

Ruff utilized the following lines: Briere centered Vanek and Dumont; Drury was in the middle of Kotalik and Jason Pominville; Connolly centered Hecht and Afinogenov; Taylor was in the middle of Paille and Grier. On defense, it was McKee and Lydman, Kalinin and Numminen and lastly, Campbell and Jillson.

This was Buffalo's last preseason home game. The club will hit the road for games in Calgary and Vancouver to end the preseason.


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FINAL123OTTOTAL
Toronto0011
Buffalo83112
FIRST PERIOD
SCORING
1. Buffalo - D. Kalinin (T. Numminen, J. Hecht), 0:42
2. Buffalo - M. Afinogenov (A. Kotalik, C. Drury), 4:05 (PP)
3. Buffalo - T. Connolly (M. Afinogenov, J. Hecht), 11:28
4. Buffalo - C. Drury (J. Jillson, T. Connolly), 13:51 (PP)
5. Buffalo - J. Hecht (M. Afinogenov, J. McKee), 15:27
6. Buffalo - A. Kotalik (J. Pominville, C. Drury), 15:46
7. Buffalo - M. Afinogenov (D. Kalinin, A. Kotalik), 18:21 (PP)
8. Buffalo - T. Vanek (J. McKee, J.P. Dumont), 18:46
PENALTIES
Toronto - E. Lindros (Interference), 2:09
Buffalo - C. Drury (Holding the Stick), 4:53
Toronto - J. O'Neill (Cross Checking), 6:44
Toronto - M. Moro (High Sticking), 7:37
Toronto - T. Domi (Holding), 13:07
Toronto - M. Johnson (Charging), 18:15
SECOND PERIOD
SCORING
9. Buffalo - T. Connolly (M. Afinogenov, B. Campbell), 2:35
10. Buffalo - M. Grier (J. Jillson, B. Campbell), 7:16
11. Buffalo - B. Campbell (J. Hecht), 12:56
PENALTIES
Toronto - W. Belak (Roughing), 0:39
Buffalo - D. Briere (Roughing), 0:39
Buffalo - C. Drury (Roughing), 7:19
Toronto - M. Johnson (Roughing), 7:19
THIRD PERIOD
SCORING
12. Buffalo - J.P. Dumont (T. Vanek, T. Lydman), 0:52
13. Toronto - B. McCabe (M. Stajan, T. Kaberle), 17:38 (PP)
PENALTIES
Toronto - B. McCabe (Charging), 3:42
Buffalo - M. Afinogenov (High Sticking), 17:08
GAME INFORMATION
SHOTS ON GOAL123OTTOTAL
Toronto677 20
Buffalo 331111 55
GOALTENDING
TorontoE. Belfour (L); M. Tellqvist (15:46 of 1st)
Buffalo M. Biron (W)
POWERPLAYSTHREE STARS
Toronto1 - 21. M. Afinogenov (BUF) 2g 3a +4
Buffalo 3 - 62. J. Hecht (BUF) 1g 4a +5
ATTENDANCE186903. T. Connolly (BUF) 2g 1a +5

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ouch, we sucked, but we dont come to play in the preseason...bring on the real games!!!!!!....hehe

looking beautiful, are you gonna be able to keep this up for an entire season, thats alot of writing taking away from gameplay...

Good luck, and like i seem to ask everyone, can you let us know what your cap situation will be for opening night
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ouch, we sucked, but we dont come to play in the preseason...bring on the real games!!!!!!....hehe

looking beautiful, are you gonna be able to keep this up for an entire season, thats alot of writing taking away from gameplay...

Good luck, and like i seem to ask everyone, can you let us know what your cap situation will be for opening night

Can I keep it up? It's a good question, as this has been a lot of work but the answer is yes, without doubt.

This dynasty will be slow moving that's for sure; I may have to shorten the game writeups just a bit down the road but for now, I'm okay with the time spent doing the writeups. I think I'm finding my groove.

I plan on actually doing MORE for the regular season (Pregame writeups, mostly little tidbits about our opponents and a weekly 'Hockey News' column with happenings across the league). We'll see if I can get everything in there.

I might eliminate a couple of things to lessen the load: I might not include the penalties in the box scores to save some time and I may eliminate box scores for preseason games only starting next year (not overly necessary for preseason).

I will be preparing a Hockey News story in time for the regular season's start, with their rankings of all the NHL clubs, projected MVP's, key newcomers, Overrated/Underrated players, Top rookie candidates, cap situations and average age.

As far as the Sabres, the cap situation is not an issue: right now, with 29 guys still in camp, my payroll is at about $33 million, well under the $39 million cap. I may end up slightly over budget (which is set at $29 million) but we'll see...I still have a trade or two to make and may also have to put a defenseman on waivers.

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Prospect Update: Zagrapan QMJHL Player of the Week; Hunter and Dennis Released by Knights

Buffalo News
September 25 2005 (Buffalo, NY) -

The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League named Sabres prospect Marek Zagrapan as its first player of the week after he put up five goals and one assist in only two games last week.

In much more upsetting news for Sabres management, prospects Dylan Hunter and Adam Dennis were both given their outright release from the London Knights organization due to having too many overage players already on the team. While the move to release Dennis can be understood, Sabres GM Matt Bosela was stunned about Hunter getting cut, due to the fact his father is the owner and coach of the club.

"I'm extremely disappointed that Dale (Hunter) couldn't find room on his team for Dylan, who's not only his son but a phenomenal hockey player, a 100 point producer and he has been a great leader in that locker room over the past couple of years."

Bosela said he plans to wait a week or two to see if either player is picked up by another junior club. If this doesn't happen, he said Buffalo would attempt to sign both players to an entry-level deal and assign them to their affiliate in Rochester.

"Ideally, we'd like to see both of these players spend one more year in junior but we'll do whatever is necessary to ensure both kids get on the ice with a team soon."
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