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  1. With the Draft quickly approaching lets take a trip down memory lane to remember the one who didnt PRAN out The 2005 Entry draft was quite the draft year with the crop of talented players it brought to the table most of the players are now stars on the team that drafted them or were traded later on and became stars somewhere else, most notably the ones who were picked in the latter stages of Round 1 and in later rounds those players include: James Neal TJ Oshie Paul Statsny Martin Hanzal Jonathan Quick Tuukka Rask etc *Note all these players were drafted after Buffalo picked The Buffalo Sabres scheduled with the 13th Overall pick in round 1 and with the tactical mind of Darcy Regier leading the charge to hopefully snag another gem to develop and than bring up when his time has come to shine with the blue and gold, Darcy Regier selects from the Chicoutimi Sagueneen of the QMJHL, Marek Zagrapran.. Marek Zagrapran had a dominant campaign in QMJHL so one could see where the idea had stemmed from in selecting this Slovakian born Centre, amassing in 118 Games Played, 67Goals 102 assists for a total of 169 points in 2 years in the QMJHL. He recorded 17 points in 17 games during the 2005 QMJHL Playoffs, and his 11 goals were second only to Sidney Crosby (14). Zagrapran spent the better part of his whole stint as a Sabre prospect after signing on for his entry-level 3 year deal he played all 3 years in the minors with the Rochester Americans and 1 season when the affiliate changed over to the Portland Pirates. Zagrapen tallied, 227 Games, 56 Goals, 71 Assists and 127 Points (seventh on the team) Zagrapan's agent, ex Sabre Defenceman Petr Svoboda got him a deal in 2009 to play in the KHL for Severstal Cherepovets. The deal was initiated for what is stated as a lack of opportunity to move up to the NHL level and play for the Sabres, Zagrapran did not get a lick of NHL time (points issue) which is fairly uncharacteristic of the Sabres to not give their first round draft pick a chance to play at NHL level let alone even just a few games to see how he can play. Zagrapran moved on to the KHL for 2 years of his 3 year contract he played for 2 different teams Severstal Cherepovets and Yugra Khanty-Mansiysk talling a total of 69 Games Played, 13 Goals, 8 Assists, 21 Points. Playing in the CzechExtraliga in 2012-2013 for HC Trinec the 26 year old centre has putterd off talling a total of 40 Games Played, 5 Goals, 9 Assists, 14 Points. According to Hockey`s Future Marek Zagrapran weighed in with a 6.0 talent score and D in success. ``Although he is blessed with undeniable skills, his maturity and effort have been serious issues. His skating ability, balance, and quick hands led the Sabres to pick him 13th overall in 2005. He has not lifted his game in the past two seasons with Rochester to become the offensive force that Buffalo projected. His mental makeup and lack of consistency make Zagrapan a big question mark.`` - Hockey`s Future.
  2. I dont normally post on other teams fourms but hey, its worth the laughs it brings
  3. Buffalo officially eliminated form playoffs for the second season in a row and 4th time in the last 6 years. Sabres get defeated 8-4 by the hands of the New York Rangers, Brad Richards scored a hat trick and the game was over within a span of 2:58 in which 5 count it 5 goals were scored. 2 goals were deflected off skates of Defencemen Adam Pardy and Christian Ehrhoff, goal #3 was a complete screw up as Miller whiffed on a clearing attempt and the goal was left as a gift for Ryan Clowe who was barring down on Miller. Here's the goal: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxTxgPsEy8M&feature=player_embedded Miller received another Bronx cheer before Anton Stralman scored 1:13 into the second period, the last goal before he was yanked. Earlier in the period, the former Vezina Trophy winner sarcastically saluted the crowd by waiving after he played the puck. The cheer was alla Patrik Roy So could this be Millers last game in the blue and gold? would you start Enroth the last 3 games of the season?
  4. @Pegulaville26 So many good goalies in the system right now in Makarov, Hackett, Enroth (assuming Sabres resign him or get RFA type return for him, he still has lots of upside) and Leggio whos on fire for the Amerks right now.. Miller most likely wont be missed once he's dealt in the summer
  5. @jammer2 The picks came out like an hour later thats why they were not mentioned, Hackett almsot wasnt even mentioned.. Darcy saved his bacon with this trade
  6. Hockeys Future lists the prospects potential Johan Larrson Talent Score: 7.0 - Probability of success B Matt Hackett Talent Score: 7.5 - Probablity of success C
  7. Min/Buf trade: Sabres send Jason Pominville and a 4th in '14 to the Wild for Johhan Larsson, Matt Hackett a 1st in '13 and a 2nd in '14. Is the final details on the Sabres and the Wild trade that broke today. Pominville who skated his last game last night versus the Pittsburgh Penguins will forver been known as the guy who ended the series against Ottawa in 2006 sending Buffalo to the East Finals to play Carolina. Relive the short handed magic as called by none other than Buffalo's own Rick Jeanneret G Matt Hackett (Selected by Minnesota Wild round 3 #77 overall 2009 NHL Entry Draft) http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=100341 RW Johan Larrson (Selected by Minnesota Wild round 2 #56 overall 2010 NHL Entry Draft) http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=127786
  8. The Buffalo Sabres defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1 and ended their 15 game win streak (which if the Penguins won 2 more games they would of tied the NHL record they set back in the 90s with 17 ) in what was a very solid team performance. Kevin Porter notched 2 goals and almost had his first hatty on a 2 on 1 rush Porter capped on 2/3 shots. Porter stat pack earned him first star of the game honors G: 2 SHOTS: 3 A: 0 HITS: 1 PTS: 2 PIM: 0 +/-: 2 TOI: 11:16 Steve Ott and Cody Hodgson also scored for Buffalo, which won for the first time in five games. Amid speculation he could be traded before Wednesday afternoon's deadline, Sabres captain Jason Pominville had two assists and was a plus-3. Ryan Miller made 19 saves during his 492nd game for the Sabres, breaking the franchise record for appearances by a goalie. Interim head coach Ron Rolston had this to say "In order to break the streak against a team like this, you have to play really well," Buffalo interim coach Ron Rolston said. "And we hadn't done that to date in terms of a 60-minute game. I think I'll enjoy that the most." The Sabres are still in the race for 8th and final playoff spot but with the season quickly coming to a close, the Sabres pretty much need to get all the points they can get and not give up games they are winning (ie Capitals game a few games back) whole way through which may be a tough task with the expectd fire sale to happen as assets have been starting to be traded off So do the Sabres have what it takes to make it to 8th and play the Penguins in the first round? will they have the assets needed to make a deep playoff run? only time will tell
  9. Regehr officaly a member of the LA Kings after passing medical tests. Sabres now have gained 3 second round picks, is it time to make a moves for roster players for current immediate and long term help or wait till free agency and stack up on more picks/prospects? through trades of Pominville, Miller, Stafford etc
  10. Tuesday Carolina placed Jussi Jokinen on waivers and teams had till noon today to claim him or not, well nobody did that not even the Sabres who despite Jokinen having only 10pts in 30 games is a 3mil cap hit for 1 more year after this year and could of benefited I think from a change of scenery from Carolina because of the crop of talent that team currently has (Skinner, Faulk, E.Staal, J.Staal, (Jared Staal on the up and coming) Semin, etc).. I for one think the Sabres should not of passed up this opportunity to grab a FREE player from the waiver wire as I stated he is only a 3 mil cap hit next year and for the rest of this year the Sabres can afford that they have $5,656,335 in cap room plus the deadline is approaching and the Sabres will likely sell some more assets to make even more cap room. There is no reason I think the Sabres should of passed up this opportunity to get a player who can definitely help out in the goal scoring department he would probably be better addition than Ville "cant score a goal" Leino although I still believe Leino will turn it around and become a better player for the Sabres. Jokinen's best seasons are as follows:(Year-Games Played-Goals-Assists-Points,Team) 1) 2009-10: 81-30-35-65 (Carolina Hurricanes) 2) 2005-06: 81-17-38-55 (Rookie in Dallas) 3) 2010-11: 70-19-33-52 (Carolina Hurricanes) 4) 2006-07: 82-14-34-48 (Dallas Stars) 5) 2011-12: 79-12-34-46 (Carolina Hurricanes) Jokinen is by no means a bad or lazy player or at least from what I heard he can really bring an offensive punch to a team that clearly can use any sort of boost possible right now as this team doesnt have very much going for it right now taking a chance on Jokinen would of defienetly been a welcomed addition to the team. Jussi Jokinen if you didnt know in Dallas was a wizard of the shootout and he could of be that deciding factor when the game needs to be won or tied up for the Sabres when they get into shootout troubles. Jokinen went 9 for 9 one year and he scored some dazzlers in his shootout career here is a top 5 video I found. What say you buffalo? Pass or Fail?
  11. Tonight should of been the night that Kaleta returns to the lineup but head coach Ron Rolston has other ideas making him a healthy scratch for tonight's game versus the Capitals. Kaleta said in an interview that Asked after today's skate how he feels, Kaleta said this: “I’m (ticked) off. I want to play,” Kaleta said. “And especially after watching some things, sitting there watching the game, I want to play.” http://video.sabres.nhl.com/videocenter/console?catid=668&id=222547&cmpid=embed-share-video Ron Rolston's take on sidelining Kaleta http://video.sabres.nhl.com/videocenter/console?catid=1373&id=222552&cmpid=embed-share-video Kaleta knew what he had done to Richards was wrong and Kaleta has paid his dues for his punishment so he does have every right to be pissed off. Head coach Ron Rolston says he likes the line ups the way they are therefore Kaleta will not play, Rolston goes on to say he cant think of any other guys to take out in order to play Kaleta What do you think about Kaletas reaction to the supplementary, supplementary discipline handed out to him by Ron Rolston?
  12. New Jersey Devils -> La Kings -> Florida Panthers -> Buffalo Sabres... to be more percise..
  13. TJ Brennan traded to the Florida Panthers for a 5th round pick in this upcoming draft the draft pick was once property of the La Kings.
  14. Last night Rookie Brain Flynn scored his first NHL goal to give the Sabres a 2-0 lead against the Devils and Enroth was 66 seconds away from recording his first victory in over a month but than it went to hell...Under four minutes later, Adam Henrique spoiled Enroth’s shutout on the power play. Henrique’s initial shot was blocked by Mike Weber, but not to be denied Henrique grabbed the rebound and fired a wrist shot past Enroth. With time winding down, the Devils pulled Hedberg for the extra attacker. David Clarkson’s shot was stopped by Enroth, but Patrick Elias drove the slot to bury the rebound into the wide open net to tie the game with 18:54 remaining in the period. The devils eventually won in a shootout 2-0 on goals from Clarkson and Elias, Pominville had a chance in OT but clanked it off the post. Brain Flynn was by far the best player on the ice last night and my feelings about this game is listed in the video link below..
  15. @flyercanuck Yeah, Vanek, Miller, Pominville all end next year its crazy
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