Michael Pachla: Prime years: 2009, Where's the beef? Sabres bulk up at draft Small players and lack of grit pushed the Sabres attention to big, rugged players at the 2009 NHL Draft

New blog.

New blog.
- Der Kaiser

*gong*

They all suck

4th

Buffalo setting up their own "Traverse City"-like tournament:

http://sabres.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=776703
- stashu


Im surprised they are not trying to get Can or NU etc to play in it as well

Im surprised they are not trying to get Can or NU etc to play in it as well
- hubie

Insurance could be one reason maybe?

I also doubt they could hold up to "professional" athletes - groups of players that were drafted as the upper echelon in their sport - considering only about 220 players get drafted each year out of how many thousands that may be on collegiate teams

Buffalo setting up their own "Traverse City"-like tournament:

http://sabres.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=776703
- stashu


Im surprised they are not trying to get Can or NU etc to play in it as well
- hubie

Only 3 teams this year look for 6 plus next year so they play a few games each day. Another thing I am missing out officiating...

Insurance could be one reason maybe?

I also doubt they could hold up to "professional" athletes - groups of players that were drafted as the upper echelon in their sport - considering only about 220 players get drafted each year out of how many thousands that may be on collegiate teams
- stashu

I would say the prospects are closer to the level of College players than nhl players.

Would add games and could make the even huge money grab

but the insurance part may be spot on

Only 3 teams this year look for 6 plus next year so they play a few games each day. Another thing I am missing out officiating...
- Stripes77

the one game a day is pretty lite. should have 3 going at one time twice a day. Youd think each team should be able to field atleast 2 teams

I would say the prospects are closer to the level of College players than nhl players.

Would add games and could make the even huge money grab

but the insurance part may be spot on
- hubie

Oh, they're definitely not necessarily NHL studs, but keep in mind that each year only a bit over 200 players are drafted, out of thousands across various leagues and countries.

And it also doesn't mean they couldn't beat any NHL teams' prospects, but it would be a rough go I'd imagine. Plus just being exhibition, everyone may not necessarily be going full blast.

Only 3 teams this year look for 6 plus next year so they play a few games each day. Another thing I am missing out officiating...
- Stripes77

I agree, I see it expanding, with the need for it to hit the HarborCenter in order to get games played.

Buffalo setting up their own "Traverse City"-like tournament:

http://sabres.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=776703
- stashu


Im surprised they are not trying to get Can or NU etc to play in it as well
- hubie

I remember a lot of people here saying that they wouldn't be suprised if the did something like this when we found out that the Sabres weren't participating in the Traverse City one anymore.

With the HarborCenter being done and fully functional, I can't say I'm surprised.

I remember a lot of people here saying that they wouldn't be suprised if the did something like this when we found out that the Sabres weren't participating in the Traverse City one anymore.

With the HarborCenter being done and fully functional, I can't say I'm surprised.
- HonkFortheGoose

With so few games (this year), I assume it's all at the arena, right?

Attendance for the BOS/NJ game is gonna be poop compared to the other 2 games.

Oh, they're definitely not necessarily NHL studs, but keep in mind that each year only a bit over 200 players are drafted, out of thousands across various leagues and countries.

And it also doesn't mean they couldn't beat any NHL teams' prospects, but it would be a rough go I'd imagine. Plus just being exhibition, everyone may not necessarily be going full blast.
- stashu

6 teams with 2 squads could be done.

With so few games (this year), I assume it's all at the arena, right?

Attendance for the BOS/NJ game is gonna be poop compared to the other 2 games.
- stashu

Non sabres are at HC

Non sabres are at HC
- hubie

Just looked back at it and see they list both locations...seems kinda dumb to exclude the other game

Michael Pachla: Prime years: 2009, Where's the beef? Sabres bulk up at draft
Small players and lack of grit pushed the Sabres attention to big, rugged players at the 2009 NHL Draft
- Michael Pachla

Good blog . but depressing ..

Of the 37 draft picks the Sabres had from 2005-2009, only two--Ennis and Foligno--remain with the team

WOW.

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6 teams with 2 squads could be done.
- hubie

Throw in the Beauts and maybe the Purp eagles.

Throw in the Beauts and maybe the Purp eagles.
- cabin

I think NU and Can would be great for both parties

I paid $98 for the vet to tell me what I already knew.

I paid $98 for the vet to tell me what I already knew.
- HonkFortheGoose

Gotta love that,

Gotta love that,
- hubie

They gave me some prednisone in case he has a bad flare up again. But unfortunately there's no way of knowing exactly what caused it.

Non sabres are at HC
- hubie

From Sabres.com

The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team will host the Prospects Challenge, presented by Tops Friendly Markets, from Sept. 12 to 14 at First Niagara Center and HARBORCENTER.

The Boston Bruins and New Jersey Devils will compete with the Sabres in the round-robin challenge featuring prospects from each team. The participating teams will play two games during the course of the three-day event.

Tickets for the games are $10 each, and can be purchased in person at the First Niagara Center Box Office, by phone at 1-888-223-6000. A full schedule for the Prospects Challenge is below:

Saturday, Sept. 12: Buffalo vs. New Jersey, 7 p.m. at First Niagara Center

Sunday, Sept. 13: Boston vs. New Jersey, 7 p.m. at HARBORCENTER

Monday, Sept. 14: Buffalo vs. Boston, 7 p.m. at First Niagara Center